Bicentennial Celebration

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Presenting a year-long-series of events to celebrate the first 200 years of Franklin Park Borough that will include recognition of its history and history makers, its military veterans, live entertainment and activities for youngsters and the not-so-young. Net proceeds to benefit the preservation of historic places within our borough.  Click the link to view the Bicentennial Brochure.

BICENTENNIAL EVENTS IN 2023

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Festival in the Park Bicentennial Edition

Please join us at our annual Festival in the Park for entertainment, food trucks, activities, musical entertainment, rides and Bicentennial Celebration!!!  Special performances by the River City Brass Band.  The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display. 

Ben Franklin's 13 Virtues - enjoy a presentation by "Ben Franklin" on his
13 Virtues.   What is a virtue?  The moral excellence of a person.  The
presentation will be held at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center during the Festival in the Park on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Our History - 200 Years - Join us for our first of three forums on the history of Franklin Park Borough. The event will be held on Saturday, June 24th at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center during the Festival in the Park's Bicentennial Celebration.

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - Ben's Blueberry 5K Trail Fun Run

Join us at Ben's Blueberry 5K Trail Fun Run to be held in Blueberry Hill Park.  Runners and walkers, all are welcome!!   Details to follow.

October 2023 -Salute to Veterans Breakfast

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier will speak at our Salute to Veterans Breakfast at Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center in October 2023 (date to be determined).  More details to follow.

The cost of a ticket is $25.00

If you would like to attend the breakfast, complete the Salute to Veterans Breakfast Ticket Purchase Form and return this form to the address indicated along with your check made payable to Franklin Park Borough Bicentennial. Your tickets will be send to you in advance of the event.

OUR HISTORY - 200 YEARS

The Beginning: In August 1823, Franklin Township was created after seceding from Ohio Township.  Franklin Township included what are today Franklin Park, Bradford Woods and Marshall Township. Forty years later, Marshall Township was created from Franklin with Bradford Woods seceding from Marshall in 1915. Franklin would remain a second class township until August 1961 when it became the Borough of Franklin Park. Now see where our history takes us!  

Join us for three forums on the history of Franklin Park Borough. The forums will be held at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center on June 24, September 25 and December 18.