{"id":163665,"date":"2026-04-12T05:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/163665\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T05:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:36:29","slug":"free-america250pa-concerts-bring-the-fray-to-erie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/163665\/","title":{"rendered":"Free America250PA Concerts Bring The Fray to Erie"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AnA free concert in Erie, Pennsylvania, brings the rock band The Fray to the stage as part of the state’s America250PA celebration.Erie Today<\/p>\n

Erie, Pennsylvania, is set to host a free America250PA concert this summer, featuring the American rock band The Fray. This announcement comes as part of a larger celebration of Pennsylvania’s rich history and cultural diversity, with concerts planned across the state to bring communities together and highlight the region’s unique contributions to the nation’s history.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The America250PA concert series is a significant initiative that leverages the power of music to unite communities and celebrate cultural heritage. By featuring diverse artists, the series creates a platform for cultural exchange and fosters a deeper appreciation for the arts, reinforcing Pennsylvania’s commitment to preserving and sharing its rich history.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

The free concert in Erie will take place at the Erie Insurance Arena and will also showcase local talent with a performance by the band First to Eleven. The America250PA concert series includes events in other Pennsylvania cities such as State College, Hershey, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh, each featuring a range of artists. Tickets are prioritized for Pennsylvania residents to ensure the celebrations are inclusive and accessible.<\/p>\n

The free America250PA concert in Erie is scheduled for this summer.Pennsylvania is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

The Fray<\/p>\n

An American rock band known for hit songs like ‘How to Save a Life’ and ‘You Found Me’.<\/p>\n

First to Eleven<\/p>\n

A local band that will perform at the free America250PA concert in Erie.<\/p>\n

Josh Shapiro<\/p>\n

The Governor of Pennsylvania, who has emphasized the importance of celebrating the state’s history across all 67 counties.<\/p>\n

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\n What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

Tickets for the free America250PA concert in Erie will be made available to Pennsylvania residents in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The America250PA concert series is a testament to Pennsylvania’s commitment to preserving and sharing its rich history, using music as a unifying force to bring communities together and foster a deeper appreciation for the state’s cultural diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a A free concert in Erie, Pennsylvania, brings the rock band…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":163666,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[136,138,137],"class_list":["post-163665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-erie","tag-erie","tag-erie-headlines","tag-erie-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163665"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163665\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/163666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}