FIRST U.S. ARMY: 1775, a Saturday Firstival
2026-06-13 10:45 - 13:00 UTC | The Museum of the American Revolution
This event is part of 52 Weeks of Firsts. A yearlong, citywide series of events highlighting the groundbreaking ideas, inventions and milestones in Philadelphia.

Plaque commemoration and dedication service
2026-06-14 10:15 - 12:00 | Salem Lutheran Church, 119 N 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17046, United States
The DAR will by dedicating a marker for a bell forged in England in 1769 that announced freedom in 1776.
Philly Fife and Drum Company will both open and close the service with our marching and concert sets.

The grand reopening of the First Bank of the United States
2026-07-01 09:30 - 11:00 | First Bank of the United States, 120 S 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philly Fife and drum company will be performing music from the Revolution for the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the historic First Bank. This will be the first time that people can visit this landmark attraction in 50 years!

Dining Under the Stars in Media, PA
2026-07-01 17:30 - 18:45 | Dining Under The Stars, 37 E. State Street, Media, PA, 19063, United States
This popular event allows customers to dine al fresco at restaurants along a closed State Road in Media. The Philly Fife and Drum Company will be marching along the way providing entertainment and photo opportunities to diners preparing for the 250th celebrations.

Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade
2026-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
The countdown is on for the largest and most magnificent professionally produced 250th Birthday parade in the Nation to hit the streets of Philadelphia.

Firstival at the First Bank
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | First Bank of the United States, 120 S 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The “52 Weeks of Firsts” goes all out to celebrate the Fourth of July at the First Bank of the United States in its grand re-opening week. We are proud to be the first musical group to play here on July 1st and this will already be our second appearance!

Historic 4th of July Parade, on Revolution Road, Skippack, PA
2026-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | PA
Four members of the Philly Fife and Drum Company are leading the annual Historic 4th of July Parade through Skippack Village in Skippack Pennsylvania. The 2 mile parade route is on Rt 73 or “Revolution Road” from Route 113 to the Skippack Post Office at Forty Foot Road. It is called Revolution Road because George Washington and his troops marched up and back on this road a documented six times during the American Revolution between 1777 and 1778.

Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center performances
2026-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Our National Historical Park Independence Visitor Center is continuing the party…
We will be down on the Independence Mall from 11:00-3:00 to entertain the masses to start up the best party in the country. Details coming soon.

Various other performances
2026-07-05 | PA
Would you like to book our corps to play for YOUR 250 Celebration? As of March 2026 there are more than thirty organizations in various stages of booking, but only contracted public events will save the date in our calendar and receive a listing on our website. Contact us right away to book your event Phillyfifer@gmail.com A $500 non-refundable deposit will hold your date.

Easton Heritage Day
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Bachmann Publick House, 169 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
Philly Fife and Drum is back again to lead the parade of reenactors from the Bachmann Publick House, to their performance on stage at Center Square Circle, Easton. The Declaration of Independence will be read similarly to 250 years ago when it was read in the towns of Philadelphia, Trenton and Easton before the rest of the new independent country.

Patriot Recognition Day
2026-07-12 13:30 - 14:45 | Barrett Municipal building, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA, 18326, United States
The Philly Fife and Drum Company will provide five uniformed fifers and drummers and give two 12-minute performances of Patriotic Revolutionary music for this Barrett Historical Semiquincentennial celebration.
Our performance is planned for outdoors. In the case of rain or a severe weather event, the performance will move to the Barrett Municipal building gymnasium.
