Berks County Receives $20,000 Grant for 250th Celebration

Berks County receives $20,000 grant for 250th celebration

Berks County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from a state commission dedicated to planning and developing the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Organizers in Berks said the funds will be used to help the Reading Symphony Orchestra present the “Star Spangled Spectacular” during a special event scheduled for July 4. While the specifics of the event are still being planned, they say the day will be filled with musi…

County of Berks Awarded $20,000 Semiquincentennial Grant

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County of Berks awarded $20,000 Semiquin grant

The County of Berks was awarded a $20,000 grant from America250PA’s second Semiquincentennial Grant Round that will help the County and the Reading Symphony Orchestra present the Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4, 2026. Specifics on the event are still being planned but the Spectacular will be a day of music, fun and fireworks to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday! “We are excited to contribute to Pennsylvania’s celebration of the 250th ann…