Kick Off Doylestown's Bicentennial Celebration At Special 'Wrecking Ball' Event

DOYLESTOWN, PA — You're invited to bid farewell to the Doylestown Township building while kicking off the Township’s Bicentennial during the Wrecking Ball event, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

The event will be held at the Doylestown Township Building (425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA) and will continue in nearby Central Park.

The Wrecking Ball will give residents a chance to do a little destruction before the walls come down at the Doylestown Township building. Construction on a new administration building starts this fall. Officials say they plan to dedicate a new building in December 2018, capping of the township's bicentennial celebration.

During the event, art supplies will be available for guests to leave their mark on designated parts of the building. There will be a wrecking ball piñata, and other kid-friendly activities.

Then, at around 6:15 p.m., all are invited to be part of a huge “class photo” in Central Park.

"Anyone who lives, works or plays in Doylestown Township is invited to be part of the photo, which will be included in the bicentennial time capsule," according to an event announcement.

At 7 p.m., the band “Big Chill” will perform in the Covenant Bank Amphitheater in Central Park.

The 5-piece band performs rock, oldies, funk and pop hits. Food will be available for purchase.

"The Wrecking Ball is a great way to build excitement for next year’s Bicentennial. Several community events are in the works, ranging from a formal Gala in January 2018, to history programs, special tree plantings in Central Park and a huge fireworks display in July," according to the event announcement.

You can learn more about the bicentennial by clicking here.

PHOTO: Flickr/creative commons, Rhys A.