Annual Events

Numerous events take place in Burlington City throughout the year. For precise dates or additional information, please contact the City's Director of Public Affairs at City Hall, (609) 386-0200.

February

Black History Art and Essay Contest and Awards Ceremony

Held at the Captain James Lawrence School in late February. Sponsored by the Oliver Cromwell Black History Society.

April

Boat Ramp opens

The City's public boat ramp on the Delaware River opens for the summer season.

May

Spring Festival

Crafts, food and family entertainment along High Street between Broad Street and the Delaware River.

Memorial Day Parade

June

Historic Yorkshire Alliance Yard Sale

First Saturday in June

Slade-Valentine American Legion Post #336 Street Parade

Summer Concert Series begins

Last Thursday evening in June on the Riverfront Promenade - Free

July

Summer Concert Series continues

Thursday evenings on the Riverfront Promenade - Free

Lunch at the Movies

Classic movies presented at the Burlington County Historical Society's center. Bring your own bag lunch.

August

Summer Concert Series continues

Thursday evenings on the Riverfront Promenade - Free

Festival of Lights

Typically third Saturday in August. Concert, parade of lighted boats, and fireworks show. Concert begins at 7:00 PM, parade of boats around 8:00 PM, fireworks at 9:00 PM.

September

Summer Concert Series finale

Labor day evening on the Riverfront Promenade - Free

Wood Street Fair and High Street Art Show

A craft fair on Wood Street and art show on High Street. Crafts, art, food, entertainment, antiques.

October

Boat Ramp closes

City's public boat ramp closes for winter at end of month.

November

Veteran's Day Parade

High Street. Parade at 10:00, Ceremony at 11:00 on the lawn of the American Legion.

December

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

On the first Saturday in December, the City's annual Christmas Parade proceeds down High Street through town, ending with the lighting of the City's Christmas Tree at the Riverfront Promenade.

Home for the Holidays

Storefront Decorating Contest

Holiday House Tour (every other year)

Year-Round

Tour & Tea

Fourth Tuesday of the month. Tour of preserved historical houses and tea. $18 per person, starts at 1:00 PM. Sponsored by the Burlington County Historical Society.