AMERICA250PA Butler Upcoming Events
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Mars America250 Celebration
Jul
03,
2026
(10:00 AM)
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Jul
04,
2026
(9:00 PM)
We invite you to join us for this historic Independence Day celebration as Mars salutes our country’s 250th birthday on July 3 & 4, in downtown Mars and Marburger Field.
July 3
- Petting Zoo at St. John Lutheran Church
- Rides on the Mars Area History & Landmarks Society Shortline Railroad, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center dance presentation, Marburger Field at 8 p.m.
July 4
- Special America250 Ceremony @ USS Mars Bell to dedicate new flagpole, 11 a.m.
- Marburger Field community cookout 6:30 p.m.
- Fireworks– BEGINS AT DUSK! Tune in to 88.1 FM to enjoy music to go along with the fireworks!
Visit the Mars Borough website for more information as it becomes available.