Collingswood welcomes The Collingswood Pops orchestra for the 4th of July - All events will take place on Saturday, July 4 (Fireworks rain date July 5)

Fireworks, festivities and the return of the Collingswood Pops
The Collingswood Pops will take the stage in the Borough for the second time to celebrate America’s independence. The 17 piece orchestra will play at 8 pm at the High School Stadium to entertain the crowd and play patriotic tunes during the fireworks. Admission is free. Gates open at 6:30. Fireworks kick off at approximately 9:15 p.m. at the high school stadium (424 Collings Ave).

Bike Parade in Knight Park
The Collingswood Jr. Woman's Club will be holding it's annual 4th of July Bike Parade in Knight Park on July 4th at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome to decorate their bikes, strollers, and wagons in patriotic colors. A new category this year will be groups! Prizes will be given to the most creative decorating done by age group.

So decorate those bikes and come parade with pride! Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the gazebo by the Grant Ave. entrance to Knight Park. For more information, or to register early, contact Kate Jenne 856-854-9578. Light rain or shine!

Activities at Roberts Pool
Collingswood’s Roberts Pool will host fun and games such as water games, raft races, coin toss, watermelon games and other kids’ activities. Prizes will be awarded for participants. Pool fun starts at 2 p.m. For more information call 856-854-0720 x110. Events are sponsored by the Borough of Collingswood and 1st Colonial National Bank.

Proud Neighbors invite you to decorate for July 4th
Small towns tend to think big on the Fourth of July, and Collingswood is no exception! The whole town will be jumping with patriotic parades, parties, and fireworks! And in the midst of all that excitement, Proud Neighbors of Collingswood is inviting you to decorate the entire town red, white and blue as they present their annual Fourth of July house decorating contest!

All Collingswood homes, businesses and town blocks are urged to participate and show off their Stars and Stripes! Decorations are judged on creativity, originality, appropriateness to architecture, best historic home and overall best look. Your name will be publicly credited for your holiday spirit and “Collingswood Cash” is awarded to the contest winner. Official judging will take place on the morning of the Fourth and announced that evening at the Collingswood fireworks show.

So gather up the bunting, start flying the flags, and get ready for the grandest house decorating contest Collingswood has seen yet! You must register in advance, please phone 856-833-1116 or e-mail July4@ProudNeighborsOfCollingswood.ORG. To be eligible for prizes your must pre-register your decorated home, neighborhood block or business.

The 4th of July House Decorating Contest is a project of The Proud Neighbors of Collingswood, a not-for-profit civic organization established in 1983. Proud Neighbors of Collingswood is dedicated to restoration, striving to develop awareness of historic preservation and working with volunteers, neighbors, Business & Government to maintain the historic character of our town.