JOIN US FOR BRIDGEPORT FOUNDERS' DAY, SATURDAY MARCH 30, 12PM-4PM

Join us for the second annual Founders' Day appreciating the roots of our community while also celebrating the Bridgeport of today!

Coordinated by Mayor Beth Jacksier and the Bridgeport Founders' Day Committee
Saturday, March 30, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Bridgeport Borough Hall and Parking Lot, 63 West 4th Street, 19405

Event Itinerary:

Lifetime achievement award winners: Join us in celebrating the annual Lifetime Achievement Award winners at the Bridgeport Founders' Day Celebration on Saturday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m! We will be presenting Father Ron Popivchak, Bridgeport Fire Co. #1 Chief Ken Frymoyer, and Former Good Will Fire Co. Chief Mike Gallagher, Sr. with awards created by BTC Awards to honor their supreme dedication to the Bridgeport Borough community! Filmed interviews with the award winners will be screenedimmediately afterwards on the second floor of Borough Hall.

Touch-a-truck: Celebrate the Founders' Day theme of "Transportation" at this year's main event on Saturday, March 30! At 2:00 p.m., transportation-lovers of all ages can enjoy our Touch-a-Truck power hour. Stop by to experience a variety of fire trucks, police vehicles, and an ambulance up close, located conveniently at the Borough Hall parking lot.

Quizzo game: Are you up for a community-wide game of Quizzo trivia? After visiting the Founders' Day main exhibit, which is open at Borough Hall on Saturday, March 30 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., join us in the event's beer garden in the Borough Hall parking lot at 3:00 p.m. (brought to you by Conshohocken Brewing Company) for a round of Quizzo trivia based on the exhibit! Make sure you visit the exhibit first, as it might help you in the game!

Scavenger hunt promo: Residents can participate in the Borough-wide scavenger hunt for Founders' Day Saturday, March 23-Saturday, March 30. Bring your scavenger hunt card from the Borough's Fall newsletter to get hole punched at each participating location (Arnold's Office Furniture, Demetris Market, Muffins, Bridgeport Fire Co. #1 or Good Will Fire Co.) and bring the completed card back to the Founders' Day event to be entered to win an assortment of prizes! Limited quantities of scavenger hunt cards can be picked up at each location.

Prize opportunities: Did you know that you can win prizes at this year's Founders' Day event coming up this Saturday? Fill out your Borough-wide scavenger hunt card and return it to the Info Booth at the event, enter the 50/50 raffle supporting the Bridgeport Fire Company at the Info Booth (via cash or Venmo), and participate in the Bridgeport history-themed round of Quizzo trivia!

Other activities: Not sure what Bridgeport Founders' Day has to offer this Saturday? In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award presentations, filmed interview screenings, Touch-a-Truck power hour, an exciting round of Bridgeport history-themed Quizzo trivia, and raffles...

-Join us in the Public Works garage starting at noon for crafts for all ages (some run by the Norristown Library) and warm beverages courtesy of Growing Bridgeport Together

-Roam the booths of dozens of local businesses at the vendor fair at the Borough Hall Parking Lot

-Catch up with neighbors at the beer garden hosted by Conshohocken Brewing Company & DeRo Cello

-Visit Bridgeport Fire Co. #1 across from Borough Hall to view thousands of photos throughout their years of service among many other historical treasures

-Enjoy food from local businesses & food trucks!

For additional information, please visit our Facebook Event Page.

Thanks for your interest, and hope to see you there!