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Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights Celebrates America 250 in North Wildwood on July 2

Patriotic Street Festival to Feature Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Entertainment, Stilt Walkers, and the Philly Fife & Drum Corps

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ – The City of North Wildwood invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights, a patriotic street festival celebration taking place on Thursday, July 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the vibrant Anglesea Entertainment District along Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood.

This special America 250-themed edition of Anglesea Nights will transform the Anglesea Entertainment District into a festive red, white, and blue celebration featuring a dozen food trucks, market vendors, family-friendly entertainment, live music, and patriotic performers.

Festival highlights include:

• Twelve of the region’s top food trucks
• Local market vendors offering unique merchandise and handmade goods
• Stilt walkers and street performers entertaining throughout the evening
• A special appearance by the renowned Philly Fife & Drum Corps, bringing Revolutionary- era music and patriotic pageantry to the streets of Anglesea
• Live music and community celebration in a festive outdoor setting

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Anglesea Entertainment District, festivalgoers can stroll Olde New Jersey Avenue while enjoying food trucks, specialty vendors, patriotic entertainment, live music, and family-friendly activities in one of North Wildwood’s most popular summer gathering spots.

As communities across the nation begin commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights offers a unique opportunity for families, residents, and vacationers to come together and celebrate the nation’s history and spirit in one of the Jersey Shore’s most charming neighborhoods.

“North Wildwood has long been known for its strong sense of community and patriotic pride,” said Sea Dog Events’ Barbara Shenkus. “This America 250 celebration combines the best elements of our popular Anglesea Nights festival with a special tribute to our nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial, creating a memorable evening for all ages.”

The event is free to attend and open to the public.

Event Details

Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights

Thursday, July 2
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Anglesea Entertainment District Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, New Jersey

About Anglesea Nights

Anglesea Nights is a seasonal street festival series held in North Wildwood’s Anglesea Entertainment District along Olde New Jersey Avenue on four Thursday evenings this summer. July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13 from 5pm to 10pm. The popular summer event showcases food trucks, shopping, and street performers including stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians and more, in a vibrant street festival atmosphere.

Event Partners

Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights is produced by Sea Dog Events, with the assistance of the City of North Wildwood and the Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA).

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