The Ambridge Borough and the Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a local community event, the Ambridge Fall Festival of the Churches.
advertisement The festival will begin on Friday, September 23rd with a Historical Church Bus Tour of four local Churches to include St John Lutheran, St. Mary Coptic Orthodox, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox and St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic. Registration 6:00 pm at Trinity School for Ministry, 311 11th Street, Ambridge.
Saturday, September 24th, 10am, Ambridge Parish Parade featuring local parishioners and nonprofit organizations. Parade routed along Merchant Street. Highlights will include Ambridge High School Marching Band, Old Economy Village Float and the Good Will Ambassador Finalists. Parade will end at PJ Caul Park, 11th and Merchant Street.
Opening Ceremony will start at 11:30am with Master of Ceremony, PA State Representative Rob Matzie and crowning of the Good Will Ambassador, Student Scholarship Awards. “Ringing of the Bells” will kick off the Ambridge Fall Festival of Churches, 12:00pm-7:00pm. Highlights include family fun day of homemade ethnic food prepared by the participating churches, live ethnic music & dance, community bingo, free children’s activities including a petting, zoo, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, storytelling and much more. No Charge. Handicap accessible.
The diversified historical churches of Ambridge, along with Old Economy Village, founded by the Harmony Society in 1824, creates a unique, woven tapestry of history that reflects the heritage of its people and plays a vital role in its future. Currently, Ambridge is home to twenty active churches , the Ambridge Fall Festival of the Churches is a new event to celebrate, honor and showcase its religious community and heritage.
Saturday, September 24th, 10am, Ambridge Parish Parade featuring local parishioners and nonprofit organizations. Parade routed along Merchant Street. Highlights will include Ambridge High School Marching Band, Old Economy Village Float and the Good Will Ambassador Finalists. Parade will end at PJ Caul Park, 11th and Merchant Street.
Opening Ceremony will start at 11:30am with Master of Ceremony, PA State Representative Rob Matzie and crowning of the Good Will Ambassador, Student Scholarship Awards. “Ringing of the Bells” will kick off the Ambridge Fall Festival of Churches, 12:00pm-7:00pm. Highlights include family fun day of homemade ethnic food prepared by the participating churches, live ethnic music & dance, community bingo, free children’s activities including a petting, zoo, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, storytelling and much more. No Charge. Handicap accessible.
The diversified historical churches of Ambridge, along with Old Economy Village, founded by the Harmony Society in 1824, creates a unique, woven tapestry of history that reflects the heritage of its people and plays a vital role in its future. Currently, Ambridge is home to twenty active churches , the Ambridge Fall Festival of the Churches is a new event to celebrate, honor and showcase its religious community and heritage.
Entertainment Schedule
Steel Drums. AASD. 12:15
Garrett and Mandy. U P of Ambridge. 1:00
Filipino American Dancers. Filipino American Club. 1:45
Gilfend Four. First Baptist Ambridge. 2:30
Tamburitzans. Good Samaritan (Holy Trinity) 3:15
Youth Choir New Hope Community Church 4:00
Adult Choir. First Missionary Baptist Church. 4:45
Hellenic Dancers. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox. 5:30
Youth Group Skit. Ambridge Alliance Church. 6:15
• Hellenic dancers asked to switch with CMA
Steel Drums. AASD. 12:15
Garrett and Mandy. U P of Ambridge. 1:00
Filipino American Dancers. Filipino American Club. 1:45
Gilfend Four. First Baptist Ambridge. 2:30
Tamburitzans. Good Samaritan (Holy Trinity) 3:15
Youth Choir New Hope Community Church 4:00
Adult Choir. First Missionary Baptist Church. 4:45
Hellenic Dancers. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox. 5:30
Youth Group Skit. Ambridge Alliance Church. 6:15
• Hellenic dancers asked to switch with CMA
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