Fireworks To Light Up Hatboro Sky Friday

HATBORO, PA — It's the last "Music in the Meadow," with a fireworks show on Friday to close the seasonal event.

The Pennypack Events Committee is hosting "Music in the Meadow" from 5-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Pennypack Community Center, 130 Spring Ave.

The event will feature games, vendors, food trucks, community groups, kids’ foam (bubbles) party, and a special fireworks display starting at 8 p.m.

"Music in the Meadow" is free to the public.

With the event, there will be special restrictions in the neighborhood on West Lehman Avenue and the Spring Avenue Loop.

They are as follows:

Parking will not be permitted at the Pennypack Community Center at any time during the event.

All attendees are encouraged to park in the Bank Street Municipal Parking Lot located off of West Lehman Avenue. Fire Police will be stationed near the entrance of the Bank Street Municipal Parking Lot to help guide attendees.

Parking is also available on numerous side streets in the surrounding neighborhood.

If you utilize on-street parking, please make sure your vehicle is lawfully parked and is not blocking driveways of those within the neighborhoods.

Starting at 6 p.m., the following streets will be restricted to local traffic only:

• West Lehman Avenue (from Bank Street to Spring Avenue)
• Spring Avenue (entire length)
• South Chester Avenue (from Spring Avenue to West Lehman Avenue)

Residents in these areas will still have access to their homes throughout the night of the event, except for 30 minutes before and during the fireworks display. Residents should be prepared to provide their address to Fire Police personnel when accessing any areas closed to traffic by Fire Police.

The restrictions will allow emergency personnel to have quick and easy access to the Pennypack Community Center and the fireworks area throughout the event.

Fireworks Farewell

The fireworks show will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday. At 7:30 p.m., no vehicular traffic will be permitted on Spring Avenue until the display has concluded, including residents who live on the street. The show is expected to last about 10-15 minutes.

If you plan on attending the event, below are some tips for you and your family:

• Remember to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the fireworks display.
• There is a walking trail that connects the Bank Street Parking Lot with the back of the Pennypack Property.
• If you park in the Bank Street Lot, follow the path towards the Pennypack Community Center for easy access to the event.
• If your children plan on participating in the bubbles/foam activity, we recommend bringing a swimsuit/water shoes or a change of clothes.

Anyone with questions about the event should call Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.