Welcome day is an annual event hosted by the Newtown Business and Professional Association. This year, it was held on State Street on May 15th. Most of the pictures below were taken before the official opening and therefore before the arrival of the crowds. Estimates of attendance at this event range from 5,000 to 8,000 people. Local businesses sponsor amusements and entertainment. There were 4 separate stages with musicians of every genre. Local artists displayed their photographs, paintings and sculpture.
As always, there are lots of free activities for children such as this castle
Welcome day attracts numerous local artists and craftspeople. You can purchase photographs, oil paintings, sculptures and crafts. Much of the art features local Bucks County landmarks and scenery
More of State Street near the Brick Hotel.
CGM Systems, Inc. had a booth. The fishing game proved to be surprisingly popular with both adults and children.
A view of the afternoon crowds. The street was packed for the better part of the day.
Welcome Day 2004 – Newtown, PA
Welcome day is an annual event hosted by the Newtown Business and Professional Association. This year, it was held on State Street on May 15th. Most of the pictures below were taken before the official opening and therefore before the arrival of the crowds. Estimates of attendance at this event range from 5,000 to 8,000 people. Local businesses sponsor amusements and entertainment. There were 4 separate stages with musicians of every genre. Local artists displayed their photographs, paintings and sculpture.
As always, there are lots of free activities for children such as this castle
Welcome day attracts numerous local artists and craftspeople. You can purchase photographs, oil paintings, sculptures and crafts. Much of the art features local Bucks County landmarks and scenery
More of State Street near the Brick Hotel.
CGM Systems, Inc. had a booth. The fishing game proved to be surprisingly popular with both adults and children.
A view of the afternoon crowds. The street was packed for the better part of the day.
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