Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration This May!

Saying Happy Birthday to one of the oldest towns in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania has become quite the tradition the past 18 years. Saturday May 18th to Sunday May 19th will be the weekend birthday celebration for the town of Jim Thorpe! The 18th Annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration will be held at Josiah White Park in Jim Thorpe. The celebration starts with Native American tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum, followed by the carrying of the lighted torch by the Olympian Cross Country and Track Teams to the Jim Thorpe High School Stadium. The Birthday Weekend Celebration includes all types of party activities such as dancing, drumming, craft, food vendors, a clown for children, native american folklore, a large Chinese auction, and a headline show at The Opera House. Come be a part of this Pocono Celebration in Jim Thorpe!

5/18/13 to 5/19/13
Downtown Jim Thorpe Pa