Mars Borough July 4th Celebration
with generous support from Mars BankFIREWORKS – JULY 3, 2023 JULY 8, 2023 – BEGINS AT DUSK
***Due to inclement weather — and after consulting with the company setting off the fireworks — the fireworks originally scheduled for for July 3, 2023 have been rescheduled for July 8, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience, however we hope everyone will join us on July 8th to enjoy rain-free fireworks!***
Mars Borough’s July 4th Fireworks will be set off on July 3rd this year.
Listen to accompanying music on 88.1 FM.
All other festivities will still be held on July 4, 2023!
*** Mars Borough and Adams Area Fire will be watching drought conditions in the area. If a Red Flag Warning is issued the fireworks, unfortunately, will have to be cancelled or rescheduled due to the potential fire hazard. ***
FESTIVITIES IN DOWNTOWN MARS
JULY 4, 2023 – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us in downtown Mars for food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for the whole family starting at 12:00 PM on July 4, 2023.
Music to be provided by James Tobin!
FOOD & DRINK:
Los Gallitos
PGH Crepes
PGH Halal Food Truck
Syrian Aroma Mediterranean Cuisine
Calla Events, Chocolates, and Moonshine Fudge
Global Street Foods
A&D Kona Ice LLC
Galaxy Donuts
Hermes Food Truck
VENDORS:
Keffalas Designs
Mars Design Studio
MHolmes Publishing
Find Your Inner Empress
27 Asters
27 Lab Designs
Crafty Moon Design
Buzy Bees Gifts
PARADE
JULY 4, 2023 – 3:00 PM
The July 4th Parade will begin at 3:00 PM and follow a similar route as in years past.
Bikes and Pets will lead the parade, beginning at 3:00 PM, followed by first responders and other floats/groups/parade participants. (Line up begins at 1:30 PM. Please see the map below for the parade route.)
If you are interested in being a part of the parade, please fill out the form below to let us know.
Mars Borough would like to thank all of our generous sponsors for their donations towards the fireworks!
Their generosity ensures Mars can provide this time-honored tradition for our residents and neighbors.
If you would like to make a donation, please include the participation form, below, with your check made out to Mars Borough, PO Box 395, Mars, PA 16046.
Enjoy Photos from Previous July 4th Celebrations
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- Matthew Porter of Adams Township enjoys the Mars Fourth of July Parade. (Photo by Mike Schnelle – Courtesy of the Cranberry-Butler Eagle)
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- Some of the parade participants put on a show with vintage tractors during the Mars Parade in Mars. (Steven Dalton Photo – Courtesy of the Cranberry-Butler Eagle)
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- Taking part in Mars Fourth of July bike parade was Bret Ringman, 2 of Mars, on Thursday, July 4, 2002. (Photo by Rick Krosel – Courtesy of the Cranberry-Butler Eagle)
