One of the best Fourth of July celebrations anywhere in the country takes place every year in Pottstown. Situated on the western end of Montgomery County, the borough carries on some wonderful traditions, but none rival the Fourth of July festivities.
The money to put on the event every year comes largely though community donations. The Mercury publicizes the names of everyone who gives to the cause and does feature stories on many of the volunteers who organize the celebration.
One of the biggest fundraisers is the annual Fourth of July Homecoming Queen competition, where students from area high schools vie to raise the most money. The winning contestent (and the school) have bragging rights for the year, not to mention a front-page article in The Mercury.
The 2009 Fourth of July Homecoming Queen was crowned Friday evening at the start of the two-day celebration.
The 4th of July Homecoming Queens raised more than $12,500 - which is triple the amount normally raised by in the Queens competition.
Pictured above, left to right: Bridget Yerger, of St. Pius X High School; Eva Magazu, of Owen J. Roberts High School; Gabrielle Schurr, of Pottsgrove High School (and the 2009 July 4th Homecoming Queen); and Tiara Reddick, of Pottstown High School.
The Saturday and Sunday editions of The Mercury will have full coverage of the two-day event. You can also find out more at www.pottstownjuly4th.org
Originally posted at TONY PHYRILLAS
