{"id":150126,"date":"2026-06-25T18:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150126"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:12:18","slug":"philadelphia-funk-authority-to-headline-american-classic-america250-celebration-at-valley-preferred-cycling-center-on-july-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150126","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Funk Authority to Headline American Classic America250 Celebration at Valley Preferred Cycling Center on July 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Fireworks Spectacular to Follow International Cycling Races<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Trexlertown, Pa. \u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is excited to announce that Philadelphia Funk Authority (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782510799460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kQp_gNwSsnHmd-QEIMGK1\">https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/<\/a>), one of the region&#8217;s premier live party bands, will perform as part of the American Classic America250 Celebration on Friday, July 3, presented in partnership with Upper Macungie Township.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Known for high-energy performances, crowd interaction, and a diverse repertoire spanning decades of music, Philadelphia Funk Authority will help set the stage for an unforgettable evening of family fun and patriotic celebration.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The American Classic America250 Celebration will feature international cycling competition, live music, food vendors, bounce houses, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display following the evening&#8217;s racing.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In addition, admission is free for Upper Macungie Township residents and first responders and their immediate families with valid identification.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Philadelphia Funk Authority brings an incredible energy that perfectly complements what will be one of the biggest nights of the summer at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center,&#8221; said Gary Thornton, Executive Director of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. &#8220;Combined with world-class cycling, fireworks, and activities for the entire family, this will be a celebration the community won&#8217;t want to miss.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The event is part of the nationwide America250 initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and celebrates the spirit, history, and future of America through community gatherings and special events.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Event Details<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">America250 Celebration<br \/>\nFriday, July 3<br \/>\nValley Preferred Cycling Center<br \/>\n1151 Mosser Road, Breinigsville, PA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Gates Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Live Music: Philadelphia Funk Authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">International Cycling Competition: 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Bounce Houses &amp; Family Activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Food Vendors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Cactus Blue (<a href=\"https:\/\/cactusblue.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/cactusblue.biz\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782510799460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kK5PmLzNqP2-ZJgvIdTxm\">https:\/\/cactusblue.biz\/<\/a>) and Island Noodles Food Truck (<a href=\"https:\/\/islandnoodlesnorth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/islandnoodlesnorth.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782510799460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zC4KlYJq73hevCpmZNILp\">https:\/\/islandnoodlesnorth.<wbr \/>com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Fireworks Following Racing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more information and tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/thevelodrome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/thevelodrome.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782510799460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0c2rHiOCc6j0t6uQmdbYq0\">thevelodrome.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: small;\">About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, is the premier professional cycling venue in North America and home to the nation&#8217;s most successful track cycling development program. Since 1975, T-Town has hosted Olympic champions, world champions, and generations of cyclists while providing affordable family entertainment\u00a0for\u00a0the Lehigh Valley community.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJake Burns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fireworks Spectacular to Follow International Cycling Races Trexlertown, Pa. \u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is excited to announce that Philadelphia Funk Authority (https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/), one of the region&#8217;s premier live party bands, will perform as part of the American Classic America250 Celebration on Friday, July 3, presented in partnership with Upper Macungie Township. 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