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HAVERFORD, PA \u2014 Haverford Township residents and visitors will have several opportunities this year to take part in local America250 celebrations as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Organizers have scheduled a series of community events highlighting local history, culture and civic pride. Here are a few coming up:<\/p>\n
Haverford Heritage Festival<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n June 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; along Karakung Drive in Havertown<\/i><\/p>\n The celebrations begin with the Haverford Heritage Festival on June 7, bringing together community members to explore the township\u2019s history and traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The family-friendly festival features live local music, food vendors, free tours of Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin, and more. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n Irish America 250 – Havertown Irish Festival<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n June 13, 12-8 p.m.; at Eagle Road and East Hathaway Lane, Havertown<\/i><\/p>\n The festival will celebrate the influence of Irish-Americans over the past 250 years. It will feature live music, dancers, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden and family activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Admission is free, but donations help support the festival. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n Illumination 250 Festival<\/b><\/p>\n Aug. 29, 12-9 p.m.; at Haverford High School’s AJ Cornog Stadium (200 Mill Rd., Havertown)<\/i><\/p>\n Later in the summer, a drone show will illuminate the sky over Haverford High School. The event will also include live entertainment, food trucks, craft vendors and a kid’s zone.<\/p>\n Admission is free, but organizers say donations are appreciated. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Haverford Music Festival<\/b><\/p>\n Sept. 26, 12-9 p.m.; at 50 E Eagle Rd., Havertown<\/i><\/p>\n The America250 events will continue into the fall with the 14th-annual Haverford Music Festival. The family-friendly event will feature 16 artists with a range of “uniquely American” musical styles on two stages.<\/p>\n Festivities will also include food truck, a kid’s zone and a beer garden. The event is free, but donations are welcome. More<\/a>.<\/p>\n The events are part of Delaware County\u2019s broader America250 initiative<\/a>, which includes more than 100 events through the calendar year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n