{"id":239238,"date":"2026-07-09T11:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/239238\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:17:05","slug":"coca-cola-park-hosts-fourth-of-july-fireworks-drone-light-show-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/239238\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Park hosts Fourth of July fireworks, drone light show: Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coca-Cola Park in Allentown hosted \u201cLiberty Ignited\u201d on Friday, July 3, 2026, as part of America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide around the Fourth of July.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration included what was billed as the largest fireworks and drone light show display in the region\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>See photos below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A drone show presented lights up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4525\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-046-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336222\" \/>A drone show presented lights up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Fireworks presented by IBEW Local 375 light up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5547\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-049-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336221\" \/>Fireworks presented by IBEW Local 375 light up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-039-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336227\" \/>Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A performer dressed as the Statue of Liberty smiles Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-003-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336228\" \/>A performer dressed as the Statue of Liberty smiles Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A drone show presented lights up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4449\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-047-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336229\" \/>A drone show presented lights up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-031-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336230\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-030-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336234\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5086\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-033-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336237\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3978\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-036-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336244\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Fireworks presented by IBEW Local 375 light up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-048-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336251\" \/>Fireworks presented by IBEW Local 375 light up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4639\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-032-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336254\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3970\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-035-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336259\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Actors with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival perform a rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot; on Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-044-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336262\" \/>Actors with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival perform a rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d on Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-028-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336263\" \/>Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A rainbow appears after a rainstorm Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-029-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336266\" \/>A rainbow appears after a rainstorm Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Actors with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival perform a rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot; on Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-043-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336270\" \/>Actors with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival perform a rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d on Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5208\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-038-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336273\" \/>Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Youngblood Lenape Dancers preform Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-027-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336274\" \/>The Youngblood Lenape Dancers preform Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5147\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-040-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336276\" \/>Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4351\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-034-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336282\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4773\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-041-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336291\" \/>Attendees react to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Youngblood Lenape Dancers preform Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4944\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-026-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336301\" \/>The Youngblood Lenape Dancers preform Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4319\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-025-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336304\" \/>Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley takes a picture Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6024\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-021-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336305\" \/>Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley takes a picture Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees scan their tickets at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-016-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336306\" \/>Attendees scan their tickets at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The crowd reacts to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-012-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336307\" \/>The crowd reacts to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees keep cool Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-002-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336308\" \/>Attendees keep cool Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees take a selfie at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-015-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336313\" \/>Attendees take a selfie at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The crowd reacts as a flag is unfurled Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-013-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336316\" \/>The crowd reacts as a flag is unfurled Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A music performer smiles Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-004-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336319\" \/>A music performer smiles Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The American flag flies over Coca-Cola Park during Liberty Ignited on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark01-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336326\" \/>The American flag flies over Coca-Cola Park during Liberty Ignited on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Allentown Fire Department honor guard stands at attention during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark09-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336336\" \/>The Allentown Fire Department honor guard stands at attention during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Youngblood Singers inter-tribal Native American drum group performs during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark06-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336338\" \/>The Youngblood Singers inter-tribal Native American drum group performs during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Group dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms fire off a musket salute during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark08-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336342\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Group dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms fire off a musket salute during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown native and award-winning television personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to attendees during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4193\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark02-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336343\" \/>Allentown native and award-winning television personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to attendees during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Victoria Vespico, who was crowned Miss Pennsylvania in 2025, sings the American national anthem during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4893\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark03-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336344\" \/>Victoria Vespico, who was crowned Miss Pennsylvania in 2025, sings the American national anthem during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Benjamin Franklin, played by Bachmann Group Artistic Director Christopher Black, reads the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5111\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark07.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336348\" \/>Benjamin Franklin, played by Bachmann Group Artistic Director Christopher Black, reads the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The sun peeks through the clouds after a thunderstorm during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark05-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336350\" \/>The sun peeks through the clouds after a thunderstorm during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees wait for a thunderstorm to pass during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of &quot;Who's on First?&quot;, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark04-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336351\" \/>Attendees wait for a thunderstorm to pass during Liberty Ignited at Coca-Cola Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Allentown. Part of wider America 250 celebrations happening both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide, Liberty Ignited featured a Pa. Shakespeare Festival rendition of \u201cWho\u2019s on First?\u201d, an exhibition of historic American cars by the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage and a life sized paper mache Liberty Bell courtesy of Easton Rotary Club (Jon Chiu\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees take a selfie at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4051\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-018-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336355\" \/>Attendees take a selfie at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees receive American flags at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-017-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336358\" \/>Attendees receive American flags at the entrance to Coca-Cola Park Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A makeup artist paints a boy's face Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-005-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336363\" \/>A makeup artist paints a boy\u2019s face Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5801\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-023-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336374\" \/>Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley speaks to the crowd Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-019-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336379\" \/>Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783595821_995_TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-007-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336382\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A boy smiles as he enjoys a hot dog Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-006-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336383\" \/>A boy smiles as he enjoys a hot dog Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-010-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336384\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley takes a picture Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-022-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336385\" \/>Allentown native and award-winning TV personality and designer Carson Kressley takes a picture Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-014-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336386\" \/>Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-020-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336387\" \/>Attendees sign their names on a replica of the Declaration of Independence Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Phillipsburg police officers prepare to take part in the presentation of the colors Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-009-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336388\" \/>Phillipsburg police officers prepare to take part in the presentation of the colors Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Attendees look over a program Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-001-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336392\" \/>Attendees look over a program Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2832\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-011-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336395\" \/>Members of the Bachmann Players perform as a town crier, Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial soldiers present a musket salute Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"An attendee reacts to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-America250CocaColaPark-008-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23336402\" \/>An attendee reacts to the performance Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration marking America\u2019s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. 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