Camden County Freedom Fest 2023
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On July 4th, Independence Day, head on down to Wiggins Park along the Camden Waterfront for Camden County Freedom Fest 2023.
The celebration starts at 5pm. There will be food, beer vendors and live music. This festival brings thousands of people together to enjoy a night of fun. Be sure to come to by in celebration of the annual Camden County Freedom Fest!
After the concert, stay for a marvelous fireworks display from Serpico Pyrotechnics synchronized to a classic rock soundtrack broadcast LIVE on 102.9 MGK.
Freedom Festival Line-Up
Tri-County Symphonic Band 5 PM – Kickoff
Ensemble-in-Residence at Camden County College since 1986 presents a Salute to America & our veterans.
Tara Hendricks 6 PM
Tara Hendricks has garnered attention in the Philly music scene with her powerhouse voice, contagious energy, and charismatic songs.
UB40 8 PM
World-famous reggae stars celebrate over four decades of chart-topping success with hits like “I Can’t Help Falling In Love”, “Red Red Wine”, & more.
Fireworks Spectacular over the Delaware River 9:30 PM
The whole sha-bang is presented by Camden County Board of Commissioners, the City of Camden, and Philadelphia’s Classic Rock, 102.9 MGK
8 Ways To Keep Your Pets Safe And Calm During Fireworks
It’s fireworks season, and you may be looking for ways to keep your pets safe and calm during fireworks. If you have pets, you know how spooked they get. The loud bangs make them super nervous, and actually more prone to running away.
It’s actually believed that Independence Day is the day with the highest rates of pets running away. Noises, flashing lights, and sometimes even the smell of fireworks are all factors that can totally freak your pet out. You really never know how your pet is going to react, either. Especially if your pet is young or new to you.
Events with loud bangs don’t happen often around your home. Thunderstorms and fireworks are so uncommon that even if your pet is older, they may still get nervous or scared. When pets get frantic due to the loud pops and bangs, they may hide, tremble, or try to escape altogether. It may be even worse for them if you leave your home to go watch fireworks nearby.
As a pet owner, you really don’t want any of that happening. You want to help your pet as much as you can.
So here are 8 ways to keep your pets safe and calm during fireworks:
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