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Did you know that the first Halloween parade in the United States took place in Allentown in 1905? Now a 119 years later, we are still celebrating that spooky spirit - and LVCIL is excited to be a part of this year's Allentown Walking Halloween Parade on October 26th! Come find us from 11AM-2PM on...

Cast a line and join us for the 10th Annual Fishing & Fun in the Park on Saturday, September 26 at Lehigh Parkway (Iron Bridge) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This community fishing event is all about bringing people together for a fun, inclusive day centered around fishing and enjoying the park.

Hosted by the City of Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation and the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, this free, inclusive event offers a relaxed and welcoming day focused on fishing, activities, and spending time together in the park.

What to Expect:
• Fishing activities for all ages and abilities
• Arts, crafts, and oversized games hosted by LVCIL
• Activities from City of Allentown departments
• Community partners from across the Lehigh Valley

Weather Updates:
In case of inclement weather, please check the Recreation Inclement Weather Hotline at 610-437-7750 after office hours or visit us on Facebook: AllentownPA for updates.

Rain Date: Sunday, September 27

Come enjoy a day of fishing, community, and fun in the park. We look forward to seeing you there.