York’s biggest July 4 party will be better than ever in 2022 thanks to the long-awaited return of the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The city’s renowned musicians will present a free patriotic concert and sing-along after the Revolution’s matchup against the rival Lancaster Barnstormers.

The first 250 adults and children will receive special holiday necklaces and sunglasses, courtesy of Traditions Bank.

Gates to the ballpark will open for free after the Revolution game that evening, so that the general public may enjoy the one-hour symphony and chorus performance and the fireworks to which it will lead up.

The York Symphony performance is presented by WellSpan Health, with additional support from the Powder Mill Foundation.

Programming

Sousa, ed. Clark McAlister: The Liberty Bell
George M. Cohan Medley
Holcombe: Casey at the Bat with narration
Williams, arr. Custer: Summon the Heroes
Lowden, arr.: Armed Forces Salute
Williams: “Hymn to the Fallen” from Saving Private Ryan
Stephenson, arr.: Sing-Along-America!
Tchaikovsky: Overture 1812

July4York Timeline

2:00 p.m. – Judgement Free Funzone presented by Planet Fitness opens
3:30 p.m. – gates open for ticketed fans
4:30 p.m. – York Revolution vs. Lancaster Barnstormers
8:00 p.m. (approximate) – gates open for free admission
8:30 p.m. (approximate) – York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performance
9:30 p.m. (approximate) – fireworks display