July 4 Celebrations Cancelled (Except for Fire Trucks)

The Borough of Swarthmore and the Independence Day Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Fourth of July celebrations due to COVID-19 health and distancing concerns. Affected festivities include the Swarthmore Recreation Association’s bike race and horseshoe tournament, the community parade, the Lions Club parade, the Community Award Ceremony, and the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association events.

The committee is very grateful for the support it has received in the past from our community groups, the Silver Dollar Band, the police and fire departments, and everyone who has contributed in many ways. We look forward to collaborating together in the future.

Although we are unable to honor America’s birthday with our in-town party, we can still celebrate all that we love about Swarthmore and our nation. Therefore the fire company will be having a “fire truck parade” through town.

The parade will start at 10 a.m. and last about two hours. It will cover every street in town and make a lot of noise, so run out and greet it as it approaches!

See you next year, and enjoy this video of the Swarthmore Independence Day parade and other events last year captured by resident Andy Shelter of Andy Shelter Photography & Video.