HONORING OUR HEROES & VOLUNTEERS

A display of American flags on stakes in a grassy area honoring domestic military and memorials, with a group of people in the background and a sign indicating the nearby Flight 93 Memorial.

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America takes on a special meaning in America’s County, Somerset, Pennsylvania, as it coincides with the 25th commemoration of 9/11 - an event that brought our small, rural community to the forefront of national attention.

In honor of these historic milestones and in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association Convention, Somerset County will be hosting a series of events that celebrate and honor these momentous occasions. Throughout the events, we will come together as a community to honor the heroes who so bravely fought for freedom at both the formation of our country and when it faced unprecedented challenges in our more recent past.

We hope you’ll join us!

CELEBRATE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026

OPENING CEREMONIES &

COMMUNITY CONCERT

SOMERSET AREA HIGH SCHOOL

HONOR

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

JENNERSTOWN SPEEDWAY

REMEMBER

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026

PROCESSION AND LUMINARY SERVICE

FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL

COME TOGETHER

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

WESTERN PA FIREMEN’S ASSOC EVENTS

PARADE, DRONE SHOW AND FIREWORKS

An open planner or calendar for the month of February with handwritten notes, resting on a wooden desk with more papers and a black folder nearby.

Mark your calendars!

The celebration begins in…

PLEASE NOTE:

*All events are open to the public. Some events may require paid admission.

*Some events may be relocated or postponed in the event of inclement weather.