Collingswood introduces Pops orchestra for the 4th of July
All events will take place on Friday, July 4 (Fireworks & show rain date July 5)


Fireworks, festivities and the debut of the Collingswood Pops
The newly formed Collingswood Pops will take the stage in the Borough for the first time to celebrate America’s independence. The 17 piece orchestra will play at 8 pm at the High School Stadium and play patriotic tunes during the fireworks. Admission is free.

Fireworks kick off at approximately 9 p.m. at the Stadium. (424 Collings Ave).


Bike Parade in Knight Park
Fourth of July in Collingswood kicks off with the annual bike parade in Knight Park at the Grant Avenue entrance. Registration is at 9 a.m. by the park gazebo for the 10 a.m. parade. Prizes will be awarded for bikes decorated by all age groups. The event is sponsored and organized by the Collingswood Junior Women’s Club. For information, contact Kris Forrest at keithandkris@hotmail.com

Immediately following the parade, the American Legion Tatem Shields Post 17 will offer free ice cream and flags to all participants in the park.


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, please phone 833-1116 or e-mail July4@ProudNeighborsOfCollingswood.ORG.

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.