(7/1) Carroll Valley Borough will once again be holding a 4th of July celebration at Carroll Commons! The tradition of holding a day for the community to celebrate the Country’s Independence Day continues this year with a fun-filled schedule of events and activities. This is the Borough’s fifteenth annual 4th of July celebration, but all involved in the planning of the celebration wanted the community to know that the festivities will be a little different from years past.

In the past, the July 4th celebration began earlier in the afternoon and concluded with the fireworks display in the evening. Unfortunately, last year severe weather hindered some of the activities planned and the park was shut down early in the evening for safety reasons. This was the first time since 2005 that Carroll Valley’s 4th of July celebration encountered such heavy rains and winds. Approximately three and a half inches of rain fell during a 45-minute period of time. Borough staff and Parks & Recreation Committee members are hoping weather plays out a little differently this year, as they have spent months planning this event.

Since the establishment of this event fifteen years ago, attendance has grown and individuals from Pennsylvania and surrounding states look forward to attending the event every year. This year, instead of beginning festivities at 2 p.m., they will begin around 6:30 p.m.. Entertainment will be the featured Hubcaps, an Oldies Rock`n Roll group. The band’s roots date back to 1974, when they were named 'Harvey Hubcap and the Do Ron Ron.' Ever since their beginning they have set the standard for musical quality and entertainment showmanship. In a typical Hubcaps show, you not only hear the best of the "Classics" but you see many of your favorite artists dressed in costume delivering to you a dynamic show. Where else can you see Elvis, Little Richard, Connie Francis, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, The Platters, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Junior Walker, The Temptations, Tina Turner, Patsy Cline, The Flamingos, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, The Jive Five, and so many more artists appearing on one stage in a single night for your total enjoyment? The show will be great for kids and adults!

Additionally, free inflatable amusements for children will be available along with several food vendors, which will begin setting up around 4 p.m. Poppa J’s, Antietam Dairy, Keep It Smokin BBQ and Hope’s Lemonade will be present with their delicious food and beverages.

There will be limited parking available at Carroll Commons, but Ski Liberty will provide parking at their resort for free. They will shuttle attendees from their parking lot in to Carroll Commons, just steps away from an array of activities for children and adults, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.. Ski Liberty will also be providing "Music on the Mountain" all evening beginning at 5:30 p.m.. This event includes food, live music and yard games. With bus service being offered between both Carroll Commons and Ski Liberty, members of the community will have a full evening of fun with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July.

Of course, the always anticipated fireworks display, launched over Carroll Valley Commons from atop Liberty Mountain, will commence at 9:45 p.m. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors and spend an evening of fun-filled activities at Carroll Commons!