Perry Square Alliance

DID YOU KNOW: The French-born Marquis de Lafayette served under General George Washington in the Revolutionary War (pictured here at Valley Forge) and commanded Continental Army troops in the decisive Siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War's final major battle that secured American independence. After returning to France, Lafayette became a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830 and continues to be celebrated as a hero in both France and the United States. He later returned to America and toured several cities including Erie, Pennsylvania in 1825.

Perry Square Alliance is hosting an exciting, one-time event honoring Lafayette to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of his visit to Erie on June 3rd, 1825. Lafayette dined at 2nd and French Street in a ceremony celebrating his service to the American Revolution. Join us for a special dinner steeped in local and national history with live performances, history actors, and amazing local food on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. Individual tickets will go on sale April 1, 2025. All proceeds will benefit the Perry Square Alliance and their efforts to beautify Perry Square.

Check out the event below: Lafayette History Dinner - Celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette's Visit to Erie

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Perry Square Alliance is hosting an exciting, one-time event honoring the Marquee de Lafayette to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of his visit to Erie on June 3rd, 1825. Lafayette dined at 2nd and French Street in a ceremony celebrating his service to the American Revolution. Join us for a special dinner steeped in local and national history with live performances, history actors, and amazing local food on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. Individual tickets will go on sale April 1, 2025. All proceeds will benefit the Perry Square Alliance and their efforts to beautify Perry Square.

Check out the event below:
Lafayette History Dinner - Celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette's Visit to Erie

Take a free ride in a horse-drawn carriage this Friday evening in Perry Square with the Erie Downtown Partnership during the Erie Art Museum Gallery Night! Rides start at 5pm and run until 8pm.

There's another chance to enjoy a free horse carriage ride around Perry Square and see the beautiful holiday lights! Join us this Friday during Gallery Night for free horse carriage rides from 5-8pm in Perry Square and browse holiday vendors, sip hot chocolate, and try ice skating at the Downtown Erie Community Skating Rink.