The Independence Day Cultural Fair & History Made Here Celebration

FREE Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!

Join us for the History Made Here Independence Day Celebration at the York Expo Center as York County proudly commemorates America250, the 250th anniversary of the United States! As the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation and a community deeply connected to our nation's founding story, York County is the perfect place to honor this historic milestone. Start your day with a free, family-friendly Cultural Fair from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. featuring local organizations, interactive experiences, live demonstrations, heritage displays, and community partners that showcase the people, traditions, and innovation that continue to shape our region. Celebrate America's past, present, and future while discovering why history was made here all day long this Fourth of July!

• When? July 4, 2026-- Cultural Fair is 9 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by a full day packed with ceelbrations!

• Where? The York Expo Center

Plus, FREE Maple Donuts for the first 250 attendees! 

Cultural Fair Experiences

Spend your morning at the FREE, family-friendly Cultural Fair on the fairgrounds of the York Expo Center. Kick off your Fourth of July with face painting, a bounce house, photobooth fun, food trucks, and more! Here's who to check out:

Keep the Celebration Going-- A Full Day of Fourth of July Fun

There's even more July 4th fun happening throughout the York County after the Cultural Fair! Continue celebrating all day long with live music, patriotic programs, and fireworks. 

12 p.m.: Bells Across York County-- Courthouse bell rings at noon. Other municipality bells peal across the County

12:15 p.m.: Program in the Grandstand-- at the York Expo Center

2 p.m.: Independence Day Parade Begins

4:30 p.m.: York Revolution Pre-game Promenade

5:30 p.m.: York Revolution vs. Lancaster Stormers Baseball Game

8:30 p.m.: York Symphony Orchestra Concert at WellSpan Park

DUSK: Fireworks at WellSpan Park