06/08/2026
The America250 | Hanover! planning committee is pleased to announce a full slate of activities for a special July 4th celebration to be held in downtown Hanover on July 4, 2026 from 12PM to 7PM. Scheduled activities include live music, children’s activities, a patriotic flag presentation, co****le tournament, beer garden, food trucks and other vendors.
Events will take place off Center Square on North Railroad Street from the intersection of York Street and Broadway going north to East Chestnut Street.
Entertainment includes:
12PM - Stephen Winkler & RED FLAG RODEO
Historic Flags of the United States
Hot Dog Eating Contest
3PM – Six Whiskey Revival
Reading from the Declaration of Independence
5:30PM - “The Greatest American Music from the Past 250 Years” by the Hanover Symphony Orchestra with a spotlight feature by Brody Rummel
Attendees are encouraged to bring portable seating if they plan to sit and enjoy the entertainment.
Concurrent with the live entertainment, a co****le tournament will be held in the municipal parking lot #5 on North Railroad Street starting at 1:00PM. Registration is $25. To register in advance email the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation at [email protected] or call 717-637-3877 x 1029.
A beer garden will be set up on Bank Lane with offerings by Sign of the Horse and York County’s Old Republic Distillery. Both savory and sweet foods will be available from Big D’s Pitt and Messy Kitchen Cupcakes. Other food vendors are welcome to apply to participate by contacting the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation at the email and phone number listed just above.
The Hanover Market House, located at 210 East Chestnut Street, will be open for business as usual at 6AM, but is closing at 11AM. Downtown businesses committed to being open during the event include the Circle (5 East Walnut Street), Dolphin & Anchor (13 Center Square), Fat Bat Brewing Co. (10 N. Railroad Street), Grillrilla (120 East Chestnut Street until 6PM), La Cucina (11 York Street), and Sweet Strawberry Dreams (14D West Chestnut Street).
A Fireworks Extravaganza will wrap up the day’s festivities. Starting at 9:30PM, fireworks will be set off behind Tractor Supply Company located on Gateway Drive off Wilson Avenue.
Commemorative America250 | Hanover t-shirts are on sale through June 19th at https://prestigeapparel.chipply.com/America250/. Cost is $20 for sizes S,M,L & XL with a slight up-charge for sizes 2XL to 5XL. Shirts will be available for pickup at the Borough of Hanover Public Administration Building at 33 Frederick Street after July 2nd or at the 4th of July Celebration downtown at the main information booth.
Individuals or groups interested in volunteering for the event can complete the volunteer form found on the America250 | HANOVER! webpage. Financial contributions and sponsorships are welcomed – to offer financial support for America250 | HANOVER! please contact Nia’Kia Cheese at the Borough of Hanover by emailing [email protected] or calling 717-637-3877 x 1027.
Information about America250 | HANOVER! is available on the Borough of Hanover website at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/375/America250-HANOVER. Inquires can be directed to Valerie Meyers at [email protected] or 717-637-3877 x 1002.
America250 | HANOVER! is a joint effort of local municipalities and partners from across the Hanover area in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Supporting sponsors include Schmuck Lumber Co. as a Patriot Sponsor and BrightSpeed as a Founding Father Sponsor. Municipalities contributing to the planning and ex*****on of America250 | HANOVER! included: York County, the Borough of Hanover, Conewago Township, McSherrystown Borough, Penn Township, and West Manheim Township.
