Rev, White and Boom event
The York Revolution will hold its Rev, White and Boom Fourth of July Celebration during its game against the Somerset Patriots.
The game begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sovereign Bank Stadium, 5 Brooks Robinson Way in York City.
The celebration's theme is "Armed Forces Night." The game will feature performances from the Spring Garden Band throughout the game, said Staci Wilkenson, the York Revolution's director of marketing.
Local BAE Systems will sponsor a camo game jersey and hat. Fans can bid on jerseys and hats worn by Revs during the game. The winning bidders will get the items after the game.
There will be post-game fireworks.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans entering the stadium will receive camo hats courtesy of St. Onge.
Red Lion
Red Lion will sponsor a stay-at-home celebration for Independence Day.
The band Doozees will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Horn Field, along with singer Lindsey Erin. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
On Wednesday, A Roarin' Great Car Show co-sponsored by Ricke Brothers, Inc. will be held at Fairmont Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also included will be a performance by the Felton Band, craft and flea market vendors and a chicken barbecue.
Heritage Trust
To celebrate Independence Day, the York County Heritage Trust will offer a variety of tours.
Tours of the Colonial Complex will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. Revolution Walking Tours will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mural tours will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
At noon, the trust's museum educator, Patrick Bochy, will present a 30-minute program on York's own Maj. John Clark. Clark was an aide-de-camp to Nathaniel Greene as well as a spy for Gen. George Washington.
Rope making, cooking demonstrations and spy activities will be available all day. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., interested children can participate in a muster drill.
The Colonial Complex will be open to the public 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday. Admission for the day will be 50 percent off the regular ticket price. Adult tickets will be $5, children 8-18 $2.50.
For more information, visit www.yorkheritage.org.
Fireworks elsewhere
Jacobus: Fourth of July Blast begins with a children's parade at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday on the first block of Franklin Street in the parking lot of Salem United Church of Christ. Food, crafts, games and music all day. Fireworks show at dusk at Jacobus Community Park at School Street and Susquehanna Trail. For information, call 428-3983 or visit the borough's website at www.jacobspa.com.
Springettsbury Township: Fireworks Wednesday after the 7 p.m. Urban Guerilla Orchestra concert at the township park amphitheater at 1501 Mount Zion Road. Rain date is Sunday. Call 505-0406 or visit the township's website at www.springettsbury.com.
Stewartstown: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stewartstown Community Fairgrounds along routes 851 and 24, with live music by the JC Fisher Band from 6:30 p.m. onward. For information, visit www.harp-online.org.




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