Wilkes-Barre|Local Event
Independence Day Festival Presented by the Paul and Lisa DeAngelo Family Foundation Returns July 4th
The 5th Annual Independence Day Festival (formerly the Independence Day Charity Event) Presented by “Paul and Lisa DeAngelo Family Foundation” will take place on Friday, July 4at City View Park (700 S. Poplar Street). The fun filled family event starts with a run at 8:30 am and will continue until 4:00 pm.
The fundraising community event will include live music throughout the day, a 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run, family walk, one-mile youth race and fun activities for the entire family! Free live music by Liquid A, the best all-around rock bandspecialized in performing engaging and energy driven cover songs, a DJ and local youth organizations will entertain attendees. Guests will enjoy the DeAngelo Family exotic car and truck display, food trucks, tricky tray raffles, silent auction items, activities for children and Kids’ games of chance.
All 10K/ 5K, Family Walk, youth race and one-mile 16 and under race, participants will receive a goody bag, race t-shirt and finisher medal. Prizes will be given to overall 5K/10K first place winners and medals will be awarded to the male and female 10K and 5K runners in 20-year age groups.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to support the local Autism Community, Youth Sports, Cancer Research and Disabled Veterans. “We look forward to celebrating Independence Day and fundraising for kids. There is a huge need for funds in our community and the demand to help the various groups we support is growing every year.
We are confident our 5th annual Community Festival will be even bigger and more successful than past years. Being involved in causes that help children, cancer research and military veterans is a priority to the entire DeAngelo Family. We are excited to have the community join us for a fun family event at City View Park to support and raise funds for so many important causes in our community,” said Paul and Lisa DeAngelo.
For the fifth year in a row, the DeAngelo Family is matching all funds raised from the event. Since its inception in 2021, the Independence Day Festival has donated over $500,000 to the community.
Independence Day Festival Schedule:
7:30 AM – Check In and Same Day Registration
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run
9:45 AM - 5K Awards Ceremony
10 AM - One Mile Race (Youth 16 and under)
10:30 AM – 10 K Awards Ceremony
11 AM - 1-Mile Family Walk
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM - Dance performances by local organizations.
12:30 PM – Live Music by Liquid A
9:30AM – 4 PM – Live Music by Liquid A, DJ, DeAngelo Family Exotic Car and Truck Display, Silent Auction including Autographed Sports Memorabilia, Food Trucks, Beverages, Tricky Tray Raffle, Kidz FUNZone with activities for children and Kids games of chance.
For more information or sponsor opportunities, please contact (954) 298-8784 or to register https://runsignup.com/IndependenceDayFestival
or visit the foundation’s website at https://www.paulandlisadeangelofamilyfoundation.org.