Lehighton's 150th anniversary celebration details are falling into place.

The Sesquicentennial committee presented a tentative event schedule to the borough Monday night of the weeklong celebration.The anniversary will host a variety of events starting on June 25 and ending July 2, 2016. The entire down town will be incorporated into the celebration starting at the Municipal building with opening ceremonies and ending with a fireworks display at the end of the week.Many old time activities will be organized and enjoyed, a soap box derby, a pie eating contest, games, a talent show and a beard judging followed by a shave off contest. The schedule is still in its tentative phase and sponsors are still being sought to join the list growing list.Many local businesses such as Blue Ridge Pressure Casting and the Mauch Chunk Trust have donated thousands of dollars. The fundraising effort has been successful so far with the committee raising roughly $33,000.Donations are still welcomed and any other businesses wishing to help sponsor the event are asked to contact the committee at

celebration@lehightonborough.com, or on the Lehighton 150 Celebration Facebook page.