America250 | HANOVER! July 4th Celebration Announced

Hanover, Pa. – The America250 | Hanover! planning committee is pleased to announce a full slate of activities for a special July 4^th celebration to be held in downtown Hanover on July 4, 2026 from 12PM to 7PM. Scheduled activities include live music, children’s activities, a patriotic flag presentation, cornhole tournament, beer garden, food trucks and other vendors.

Events will take place off Center Square on North Railroad Street from the intersection of York Street and Broadway going north to East Chestnut Street.

Entertainment includes:

12PM - Stephen Winkler & RED FLAG RODEO

Historic Flags of the United States

Hot Dog Eating Context

3PM – Six Whiskey Revival

Reading from the Declaration of Independence

5:30PM - “The Greatest American Music from the Past 250 Years” by the Hanover Symphony Orchestra with a spotlight feature by Brody Rummel.

Attendees are encouraged to bring portable seating if they plan to sit and enjoy the entertainment.

Concurrent with the live entertainment, a cornhole tournament will be held in the municipal parking lot #5 on North Railroad Street starting at 1:30PM. Registration is $25. To register in advance email the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation at ParksAndRecDept@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or call 717-637-3877 x 1029.

A beer garden will be set up on Bank Lane with offerings by Sign of the Horse and York County’s Old Republic Distillery. Both savory and sweet foods will be available from Big D’s Pitt and Messy Kitchen Cupcakes. Other food vendors are welcome to apply to participate by contacting the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation at the email and phone number listed just above.

The Hanover Market House, located at 210 East Chestnut Street, will be open for business as usual at 6AM, but is closing at 11AM. Downtown businesses committed to being open during the event include the Circle (5 East Walnut Street), Dolphin & Anchor (13 Center Square), Fat Bat Brewing Co. (10 N. Railroad Street), Grillrilla (120 East Chestnut Street until 6PM), La Cucina (11 York Street), and Sweet Strawberry Dreams (14D West Chestnut Street).

A Fireworks Extravaganza will wrap up the day’s festivities. Starting at 9:30PM, fireworks will be set off behind Tractor Supply Company located on Gateway Drive off Wilson Avenue.

Commemorative America250 | Hanover t-shirts are on sale through June 19^th at https://prestigeapparel.chipply.com/America250/. Cost is $20 for sizes S,M,L & XL with a slight up-charge for sizes 2XL to 5XL. Shirts will be available for pickup at the Borough of Hanover Public Administration Building at 33 Frederick Street after July 2^nd or at the 4^th of July Celebration downtown at the main information booth.

Individuals or groups interested in volunteering for the event can complete the volunteer form found on the America250 | HANOVER! webpage. Financial contributions and sponsorships are welcomed – to offer financial support for America250 | HANOVER! please contact Nia’Kia Cheese at the Borough of Hanover by emailing NCheese@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or calling 717-637-3877 x 1027.

Information about America250 | HANOVER! is available on the Borough of Hanover website at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/375/America250-HANOVER. Inquires can be directed to Valerie Meyers at VMeyers@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or 717-637-3877 x 1002.

America250 | HANOVER! is a joint effort of local municipalities and partners from across the Hanover area in commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Supporting sponsors include Schmuck Lumber Co. as a Patriot Sponsor and BrightSpeed as a Founding Father Sponsor. Municipalities contributing to the planning and execution of America250 | HANOVER! included: York County, the Borough of Hanover, Conewago Township, McSherrystown Borough, Penn Township, and West Manheim Township.

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, metal industry, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is also available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.