American Heritage Credit Union — which has locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden counties — recently kicked off its 16th Annual Grand Illumination at its main campus in Northeast Philadelphia.

Attended by approximately 25,000 community members, the event featured free holiday performances, a fireworks display, and a grand prize drawing for a 2024 Chevy Trax awarded to an American Heritage member.

Families enjoyed a concert featuring the Ukrainian Children’s Choir Soloveiky, the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, and the New Jersey Fifes and Drums. Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross lent a colonial flavor to the festivities as well. American Heritage’s 2023 Give Back Sweepstakes’ grand prize winner was selected from six finalists and awarded a 2024 Chevy Trax, with runners-up awarded $1,000 each.

Attendees donated approximately 2,000 pounds of nonperishable food as a part of the 10th Annual Spirit of Giving Food Drive. The Kids-N-Hope Foundation also presented Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with a check for $500,000 to continue supporting its Music Therapy Program through the upcoming year.

“We look forward to welcoming thousands of community members to our campus each year at our Grand Illumination event to kick off the holiday season,” said Bruce Foulke, CEO of American Heritage Credit Union and Chairman of the Kids-N-Hope Foundation. “We hope this event brings holiday cheer and excitement to our community and members all season long.”

Each year, the American Heritage campus buildings and trees are illuminated, and multiple light displays are featured throughout the grounds. The entire community is encouraged to visit American Heritage through New Year’s Day to stroll the campus for free, enjoy the decorations, and take family photos. Entrances to the campus are on Red Lion Road or Jamison Road and free parking is available on site. Lights will shine daily beginning at dusk each night.

Learn more about the month-long Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union.