Reminder: America's 250 Celebration - Bridgeport Train Station - TOMORROW, July 3 at 9 AM
Join the Borough tomorrow to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, starting at 9 am!
Meet us at the Old Bridgeport Train Station (2nd and Depot Streets) and watch the legendary Big Boy No. 4014 Train pass through Bridgeport! Make sure to arrive by or before 9 am so you don't miss it!
Come for the train but stay for these great activities and giveaways!
- A reading of the Declaration of Independence
- 250 FREE America250 pins
- FREE flags - while supplies last
- The Patriotic Costume Contest with prizes by age group
- Ages: 0-5, 6-10, Tweens/Teens, and Adults
- History and stories of the Bridgeport Train Station
- Donuts and light refreshments
Safety and Parking
To help us celebrate safely, the Borough is sharing a designated parking and viewing area map below. Due to the event, Depot Street from Second to Fourth will be closed from 8:30-9:30am.
Limited handicap parking will be available along the north side of the old train station. Please follow police directions.
To reduce vehicle congestion in the area, we kindly ask that borough residents walk to the event, if possible.
Please be aware of road crossing closures, follow directions from emergency personnel, and stay 25 feet from the tracks as the train passes through.
This event is sponsored in part by Montgomery County and its Houses of Declaration, a signature semi quincentennial experience.
Learn more about how to celebrate America250 in Montgomery County at: www.montgomerycountypa.gov/explore-county/celebrate-america-250.
See you there!