Bicentennial Celebration

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELP MAKE OUR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT SUCCESS!!


We presented a year-long-series of events to celebrate the first 200 years of Franklin Park Borough that included recognition of its history and history makers, its military veterans, live entertainment and activities for youngsters and the not-so-young. Net proceeds  benefited the preservation of historic places within our borough.  Below are the events that were held in celebration of our 200th Anniversary.

BICENTENNIAL EVENTS IN 2023

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

Visitors from across the area joined us at our annual Festival in the Park for entertainment, food trucks, activities, musical entertainment, rides and Bicentennial Celebration!!!  There were special performances by the River City Brass Band and the evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display. 

Our History - 200 Years - Many enjoyed the history of Franklin Park Bicentennial exhibit. The event was held on Saturday, June 24th at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center during the Festival in the Park's Bicentennial Celebration.

October 21, 2023 -Salute to Veterans Breakfast

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier spoke at our Salute to Veterans Breakfast at Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center on October 21, 2023. Tickets for veterans and their guests were free. 

We had two sponsors of the Salute to Veterans Breakfast.  A big thank you to 84 Lumber and Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Homes for their support.

Immediately following the Veterans Breakfast a groundbreaking ceremony was held for our new Veterans Trail.  

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!  

An exhibit was held depicting the history of Franklin Park Borough. The event was held on Saturday, June 24th at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center during the Festival in the Park's Bicentennial Celebration.