WATCH: Heritage Day 2025 in Easton

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Heritage Day in Easton commemorates the July 8, 1776, reading of the Declaration of Independence — one of just three cities where the new document was publicly read after its signing in Philadelphia. Activities and musical performances are being held throughout the day.

Christopher Black, portraying Northampton County Clerk Robert Levers, arrives in Eastons Centre Square bearing a copy of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

EASTON, Pa. - Easton is celebrating Heritage Day on Saturday.

It commemorates the July 8, 1776, public reading of the Declaration of Independence — one of just three cities where the document was publicly read aloud after its approval in Philadelphia.

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Besides the re-enactment of the first reading at noon in Centre Square, the day includes history tours, vendors, food and musical performances.

Lehigh Valley Public Media is a sponsor of this year's celebration. LVPM is comprised of LehighValleyNews.com, PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR.

Watch a livestream of the performances, plus a recap of activities earlier in the day, here or on the PBS39 YouTube channel.

Usually held on a Sunday, the festival is behind held on Saturday this year. The city's annual fireworks display will be held at 9:15 p.m. on Sunday.

Heritage Day is organized by the Heritage Day Committee and Greater Easton Development Partnership.