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Local Residents and Neighbors Attend 10th Annual Unity Day in the City of Coatesville
Celebration Continues Through September 25th with Sounds of Summer Music Series
The City of Coatesville welcomed residents, families, and visitors from throughout Chester County to the 10th Annual Unity Day on August 8th during a free community celebration highlighting Coatesville’s diversity, resilience and community spirit. The celebrations continue through September 25th with the Sounds of Summer Music Series at Gateway Park.
Marking a decade of bringing the community together, Unity Day is one of Coatesville’s annual events featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, a dedicated Kids Zone and family fun for all ages at Gateway Park. This year’s afternoon festivities extended into the evening with a fireworks show.
“For 10 years, Unity Day has brought people together across neighborhoods and backgrounds to celebrate community, inclusion and civic pride,” said James Logan, Coatesville City Manager. “Our milestone 10th anniversary continued that tradition with an afternoon and evening of free summer fun for the entire community.”
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Hosted by the City of Coatesville and sponsored by Coatesville City Council, the family-friendly event offered an opportunity for neighbors from across the city and surrounding communities to connect and celebrate all that makes Coatesville a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
“Here in Coatesville, every day is Unity Day, but this 10th anniversary celebration was clearly a special one for us and for the number of children that attended,” said Coatesville City Council President Linda Lavender Norris. “We are grateful for the support of our community partners and neighbors who made it so memorable.”
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About the City of Coatesville
The first and only city in Chester County, Coatesville is home to approximately 13,300 residents and is undergoing an exciting economic and cultural revitalization that blends innovation, education, and smart economic development. Fueled by a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a rich industrial heritage, the City features a nationally recognized historic district, thriving downtown restaurants and small businesses, the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum, and the acclaimed Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. Learn more at www.coatesville.org.