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Here Comes General Lafayette! Parade, Music, and Events

September 28, 2024 All day

Join General Lafayette, other dignitaries, and bands for a procession to Independence Hall commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s ceremonial arrival in Philadelphia in 1824!


9:30 – Opening Ceremonies – National Constitution Center lawn
10:00 – Step off of the Parade across Independence Mall, including Music, Drumming, Uniformed
and Costumed marchers
10:00 – 3:00 – Musical Performances, Tours, Cultural/Historical exhibits, History Pop-Ups,
throughout Independence Mall
10:30- General Lafayette travels in Horse Drawn Carriage from Carpenter’s Hall to
Independence Hall escorted by the mounted First City Troop
10:30- Welcome Lafayette Program Independence Hall
12:00 Noon – “Lafayette’s Life and Legacy” Presentation National Constitution Center
3:30 – Naturalization Ceremony Betsy Ross House

Open to all, free of charge.
Independence National Historical: Park, 5th and Chestnut Streets