Spirit Weekend, Parades: This Week in Saucon Valley

Monday, Oct. 14

COLUMBUS DAY, Saucon Valley schools closed

Wednesday, Oct. 16

7 p.m., Lower Saucon Township Council meeting, Lower Saucon Town Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem

Sunday, Oct. 20

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saucon Valley Farmers' Market, Water Street Park, Hellertown

SPIRIT WEEKEND*

Friday, Oct. 18

6 to 8 p.m., Saucon Valley Spirit Dance Kick-Off, Saucon Valley Community Center, 323 Northampton St., Hellertown. Open to all. For tickets and information, call 610-838-0722.

Saturday, Oct. 19

10 a.m., Spirit Weekend opening ceremonies and rededication of Dimmick Park/Dewey Fire Co., Dimmick Park bandshell, Hellertown.

10 a.m., Start of Bike Challenge, 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, Motorcycle Poker Run, Car/Truck Show, Dimmick Park, Hellertown

1 p.m., Coach & Vera Bradley Bingo - SOLD OUT

6 p.m., Allentown Band Concert, Dimmick Park (free admission)

8 p.m., Celebrity Fireworks Display, Dimmick Park (blankets and seats may be placed on the designated fields after 10 a.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 20

10 a.m., Antique Fire Truck Show, Dimmick Park

10:30 a.m., Hellertown Area Ministerium church service and Blessing of the Fire Trucks, Dimmick Park (under the tent)

Noon to 1 p.m., lineup for the Saucon Valley Spirit Parade, Walnut Street near the Saucon Valley School District campus, Hellertown

2 p.m., Saucon Valley Spirit Parade/4-County Fireman's Parade

Immediately following the parade: 4-County Fireman's Parade Award Ceremony (under the tent)

*Subject to change. For additional information about the weekend, visit the SV Spirit website.