There's No Place Like Lititz For the 4th of July...

It Begins with a Parade and a Party.

Our celebration officially kicks off at 6:30pm on July 3rd with the Lititz Lions Patriotic Parade! Head to East Main Street or the first block of South Broad and West Orange to see the long line of fire trucks, bands, floats, and more!

And the night doesn't end with the parade! Afterward, head to Lititz Springs Park for a free concert, the lighting of the candles, and the Queen of the Candles program.

Fun Continues on the 4th at Noon

You'll need to purchase a wristband for the festivities on the 4th, and you definitely don't want to miss out! Programming gets underway at noon with the baby parade starting at 12:30, along with other Kid Zone activities. There will also be community tug-of-war, a corn hole tournament, a pie eating contest, and the return of live music featuring bands like Jess Zimmerman Band and Frontiers Band.

Head to the field at 8:30pm for a DJ Dance Party followed by our fireworks spectacular at 9:30pm. All of the entertainment is organized and presented by the staff, board, and volunteers at Lititz Springs Park.

Find all the info you need, and a link for purchasing wristbands, here.

*All the images featured in this story and many in this month's newsletter were taken by Lititz photographer, Tom Roe. Follow along with Tom on Facebook to see the images he captures of our sweet town throughout the year or head to his website to purchase prints. You can even hire to him capture portraits or special moments at your next personal or professional event.*

Many Chances to Tour the Mary Dixon Chapel

We're so excited about this offering from our friends at Linden Hall School for Girls that lets you explore the rich history of the nation’s oldest all-girls’ boarding school, right here in Lititz! Get a unique look into the history, architecture, and interior features of this gorgeous 19th-century chapel.

For tour dates and times, click below. Tours are free and open to the public. More Information & Tickets

July 14th is 2nd Friday in Downtown Lititz

While any night in our sweet town is stellar, we always add a little something special to our 2nd Fridays. Shops stay open late and offer a slate of great activities, including live music, book signings, art demonstrations, and more.

Stay tuned to the Downtown Lititz Facebook Page for a listing of 2nd Friday Special Events for July 14th! All the fun starts at 5pm!

JULY FUN WITH THE LITITZ MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

Celebrate Christmas in July!

Sometimes Santa likes to escape the snow. Do you know his favorite place to go? It’s Lititz! And we’re ready to roll out the red carpet for the man in red…and you!

Our downtown Lititz family of merchants has been having so much fun transforming their shops into holiday havens for our Christmas in July event. From July 24th to the 29th, come to town, shop around, see if you can spot Santa, and save! We’ll have lots of specials and you can enter to win a gift basket filled with some of our favorite Lititz goodies.

Get a head start on your shopping while the weather is warm. Downtown Lititz is Lancaster County's premier shopping location, featuring scores of independently owned, small businesses.

For a list of participating merchants, click here!

Lititz Art Association Outdoor Fine Art Show

July 29th, 9am-5pm

For over 50 years the area's most talented artists have gathered in Lititz Springs Park for the annual Outdoor Fine Art Show - one of the true fine art shows in the area.

This year's show is an impressive curation of the best in oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, ceramics, and sculpture will be on display.

*Photo: Amy Spangler Photography

More Information

More July Fun in Lititz

Mickey's Black Box has lots of fun planned for your July. Click here for a list of shows, including a return performance from Kansas tribute band Know Return and Styx tribute band Fooling Ourselves on July 15th.

The pay-what-you-can Summer Concert Series continues at Lititz Historical Foundation with Big Mama & the Velvet Martinis on Sunday, July 16th. More Info.

Paint & Sip at Piccolo Eatery on July 22nd. Artist Joanna Becker will guide the art and Chef Nino and Sara will take care of your appetite. More Info

Lititz Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 4pm to Dusk

Fresh. Local. Fun. The Lititz Farmers Market brings together our favorite things in one of our favorite Lititz spots. Head to Lititz Springs Park on Thursdays for fresh produce, baked goods (including gluten free!), fresh flowers, granola, dog treats, fermented goods, and more!

Each week we’ll feature a local food truck and local live music. Weekly prepared food includes Thai food, Greco's ice cream, and pupusas from El Salvador. We also have fun, free kids’ activities and information from the Lititz Public Library.

Kids Yoga at Market We're so excited to announce that the awesome team from Black Cat Yoga is offering a joyful movement class for kids during every summer market! The 30-minute class begins at 5:30 and welcomes kids of all ages. More Info

*We owe an enthusiastic thank you to our presenting sponsor, The Jason Burkholder Real Estate Team, for loving our community as much as we do and living the shop local ethic every single day!

Thanks also to TAIT for being our art and entertainment sponsor. Our community thrives because of businesses like yours who give back!

Our 2023 Visitor's Guide is Here!

Plan your visit! Pick up your copy of the 2023 Visitor's Guide today at the Lititz Borough office or any of our downtown shops.

Inside you can find a listing of events, information on our lodging, restaurants, shops, and a map of the downtown and of the surrounding Lititz area. A great guide to plan your trip to Lititz!

You can email VentureLititz@lititzpa.com to have one mailed to you.