The Best 4th of July Fireworks in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley – 2015

Colorful fireworks light up the night sky.

Looking for great Fireworks on Independence Day 2015?  This year the 4th of July is on a Saturday!  So we have the entire weekend to celebrate, feast and fete. Not all townships and municipalities will have fireworks or parades.  Some will have festivities on the 3rd but not the 4th – but that stretches out the FUN!

As of the writing of this here’s the list of the best options in town.  It looks like the City of Allentown is planning a BIG party for the week.  If you have other fireworks additions leave a comment and it will get added to the list.  Thanks.

Here’s the list:

1. Steelstacks, Saturday – 7.4.15   The Allentown Band will play and Fireworks will be provided by Embassy Bank.  It should be a wonderful show.

2. Bethlehem City – Saturday 7.4.15-  If the fireworks display from Sand Island Park gets mixed in with the Steelstacks fireworks should have the river valley rockin’!

3. Allentown City – Thursday thru Wednesday 7.2.15- 7.8.15 – There will be a 4th of July Celebration on Linden Street starting at 5:30 right in front of J. Birney Crumb Stadium (gates open at 4:30).  The festival will be family friendly with live bands, dancing, food trucks, and games for the kids.  The fireworks will be at J. Birney Crum Stadium which are put on by the city of Allentown.

4. Nazareth Day – 7.18.15 – It’s a week later but Nazareth will have  fireworks during Nazareth Day always the 3rd Saturday in July every year.

5. Upper Macungie Township – 7.3.15 – FRIDAY NIGHT! – at the Earl Adams Memorial Park in Breinigsville.  Rain date is 7.5.15

6. Township of Salisbury – 7.4.15 – at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.  This a charged event however you get to use the rest of the amusement park!  It will cost the price of admission into the park.

7. IronPigs stadium – 7.3.15 – FRIDAY NIGHT .  This is also a charged event but you will get to see the IronPigs play against The Rochester Red Wings.  There will be a “3-D Fireworks Extravaganza” on display after the game.  GO PIGS!!!

8. Easton, PA7.12.15 – Heritage DayThere will be no 4th of July fireworks in the City of Easton.  The fireworks will be done during Heritage Day on Larry Holmes Drive.

9. Northampton Country Club – Saturday 7.4.15 – It’s a private country club so you will have to find a nearby spot to enjoy the festivities.

10. Brookside Country Club – Saturday 7.4.15 – It’s a private country club also so you will need to find a public vantage point to watch the extravaganza in the sky.

A note: Everyone I spoke to said starting time”around 9:00 pm” .  So be there with your blanket or chairs before dark…you know the drill….

Wishing everyone a safe and festive 4th of July!!

Bury St Joseph to Sell Your Home!

 

saint JosephTo get your house sold quickly…. legend says to bury Saint Joseph in your front yard. Praying the Saint Joseph Prayer after burying the statue is said to always bring a fast offer for your property.  Saint Joseph was the father of Jesus and the husband of Mary.  Because Saint Joseph is the patron saint of home and family; and if you pray to him for help when you’re selling your property, it is said to help get your property sell quicker.

Remember to bury Saint Joseph correctly and in the property place.  A mistake in the placement of Saint Joseph could result in you helping to sell your neighbor’s house.  You don’t want your neighbor’s house selling before you sell your own, do you?

  • Bury St. Joseph in the backyard flower beds
  • Bury St. Joseph sideways, with the hands of the statue pointing towards the house to direct people to the house
  • Bury the statue upside down 3 feet away from the house
  • Bury the statue facing away from the house
  • Bury a statue of St. Joseph 12″ into the ground, upside down, right next to the For Sale sign on the lawn.
  • Bury the statue 12 inches down so that it won’t be easy to get to the top but it won’t be too difficult either.
  • Burying a statue of St. Joseph face down right next to the For Sale sign and pray to St. Joseph.

How to bury St. Joseph:

  • Dig a hole in the ground that is large enough to bury St. Joseph vertically.
  • Place the statue upside down in the ground.
  • Make sure that the statue is facing towards the home in its upside down position.
  • Pray the St. Joseph Novena for nine consecutive days.
  • Once your home is sold, remove the statue from the ground….and be sure to Display the statue in a place of honor in your new home!

The St. Joseph Prayer:

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen

Come to my aid, Oh God.  Oh Lord, make haste to help me.

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all good gifts, I come before you to honor you in your saints and ask their help in my many needs.

You promised those who ask, would receive, those who seek, would find, those who knock, would have doors opened to them.

Hear the prayers of your church, grant my requests, and pardon my sins.  Amen.

St. Joseph, just and true, with a father’s care you raised the child Jesus, and with a husband’s love, you shared your life with Mary, his mother.

I entrust myself to your care and place in your hands this request of mine….

In quiet Nazareth, long ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to your heart and you followed God’s will with wonderful faith.

In the quiet of my days, and in the hard choices I must make, help me follow the Spirit’s guidance and believe when I cannot see.

Day 1 – Oh God, guide of those who listen and helper of those who hear your voice, speak to me, as you did to St. Joseph, and help me accomplish the things you give me to do.

Day 2 – Oh God, you love your people and bless the ordinary lives we quietly live. As you blessed St. Joseph, bless what I do, however hidden and simple it may be , and let all I do be done with love.

Day 3 – Oh God, ever faithful, you remember us always and in time reveal your blessings.  Help me trust in you, as St. Joseph faithfully trusted, and never let me lose faith in teh wonderful gifts you promise me.

Day 4 – God of families, bless the family that is mine.  Keep us safe from harm, and never let evil come between us.  Let peace remain in our hearts.

Day 5 – Oh God, who loves children, be kind to our children today.  Give them eyes of faith for seeing far, a loving heart for welcoming life, and a place always at your side.

Day 6 – God of our heavenly home, bless our home on earth.  Let the spirit of Mary and Joseph rest at our table, shape our words and actions, and bring blessing to our children.

Day 7 – God, our Father, give your fatherly spirit to those who are fathers now.  Like Joseph, give them hearts of devoted love for their wives and children and strength for forgiveness and patience.

Day 8 – Give shelter, Oh God, to those who need it, and bring together families divided.  Give us enough to eat, and decent work to earn our bread.  Care for us, Oh God!

Day 9 – Bless all families, Oh Lord especially those in need.  Remembering the life of your Son, we pray for the poor, for those who lack a good home, for those in exile.  Grant them a protector like Joseph, Oh God.

To conclude this novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be to God.

Burying St Joseph to sell your home should be easy.  Several other suggestions for the placement of St. Joseph are:

  • Bury St. Joseph in the backyard flower beds
  • Bury St. Joseph sideways, with the hands of the statue pointing towards the house to direct people to the house
  • Bury the statue upside down 3 feet away from the house
  • Bury the statue facing away from the house
  • Bury a statue of St. Joseph 12″ into the ground, upside down, right next to the For Sale sign on the lawn.
  • Bury the statue 12 inches down so that it won’t be easy to get to the top but it won’t be too difficult either.
  • Burying a statue of St. Joseph face down right next to the For Sale sign and pray to St. Joseph.

Remember that this is legend however my sister swears that Saint Joseph helped to sell one of her homes in Baltimore.

NEED to sell your home?  Call me today for a FREE Comparative Market Analysis.  Your home may be worth much more than you ever imagined – 610-417-1174

1425 Princeton Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017 – Listed by Diana Hodgson

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Spacious and serene describe this freshly painted 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom Colonial in the desired & quiet neighborhood of Suburban Estates. Situated on more than a half-acre lot, this property has all it all. Lovely solid oak floors are throughout the home – upstairs and down. The eat-in kitchen has a brand new stainless dishwasher and a stainless smooth top electric stove. The floor plan has a pleasant flow. It will be easy to entertain your friends in the various rooms; the formal living room with its big bright & sunny bay window, the family room with its new carpet and wood burning fireplace, or entertain in the over sized Florida room with its sky lights and new carpet. The large dining room is big enough for all of your family gatherings.

Upstairs the 5 bedrooms are very ample in size. Each bedroom has hardwood floors and a large closet. The hall bathroom as a new double vanity.  The master bedroom has it’s own bathroom with a shower with a new vanity too.

Relax by your own in-ground pool on a hot summer’s day! Or simply enjoy the shade of the mature maple tree in the side yard. There is a two car garage for your automobiles. 

Call me today 610-417-1174 to schedule your personal tour of this great property!