Hometown parades, local fireworks and family barbecues! The Fourth of July weekend is almost here and if your celebrations include an evening watching fireworks light up the night sky, we have your guide to the best local fireworks displays and township celebrations. Please visit the links for the most up-to-date information and any changes to schedules due to the weather. Happy Independence Day! For other summer events, see our list here.
Ambler: Carnival and Fireworks
Carnival is July 4th – July 7th at Wissahickon High School and Fireworks on July 7th at dusk. (Fireworks rain date is July 8th)
Bala Cynwyd: Parade
One of the Main Line’s oldest traditions, parade is on July 4th at 9:00 am
Camden Waterfront: Concerts and Fireworks
Freedom Festival at Wiggins Park: First concert starts at 5:00 pm, and shows continue until fireworks show at dusk on July 4th
Conshohocken: Fireworks
One of the area’s top local fireworks displays on Saturday, July 3rd at 9:30 pm (Rain date July 9th)
Downingtown: Run/Walk, Bike Decorating, Vendors
Good Neighbor Day run/walk starts at 9:00 at Kerr Park, bike decorating at 10:30 and an all-day family event, July 4th
East Goshen Township: Community Event and Fireworks
Family fun with moonbounce, petting zoo, food trucks and fireworks at dusk. Saturday, June 24th at 5:00 pm (rain date June 25th)
Glenside: Parade and Fireworks
Children’s program begins at 10:00am, Parade at 4:00 pm, fireworks at night on July 4th.
Langhorne (Sesame Place): Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Sesame Place with the “C is for Celebrate” fireworks display on July 4th at 9:00, part of the July 4th Fest from June 28th – July 4th
Lower Providence Township: Fireworks and DJ
DJ kicks off at 7:30 at Eagleville Park with local fireworks at dusk on July 4th
Marple Township: Parade
Register online by June 27th for the parade being held on Monday, July 4th
Narberth: All Day Event, Parade and Fireworks
Daytime events begin at 10am, evening events at 7:15 and fireworks at 9:30. Bring a blanket and enjoy the evening on July 4th
North Wales: Parade and Picnic
Parade begins at 11am at Main and Elm and finishes at Weingartner Park, decorate your bike, scooter or wagon and join in the parade! Picnic to follow on July 4th
Norristown: Parade, Concerts/Festival, Fireworks
Parade begins at 10:00 am, Concerts, food vendors and a beer garden starting at 3:00 m at Elmwood Park and fireworks begin at dusk on July 4th
Philadelphia: Parade, Concert, Fireworks
The celebration of the Wawa Welcome America festival takes place June 19th through July 4th. Parade starts at 11 am on the 4th, followed by a party on the parkway at 12, and the concert and fireworks at 7pm on July 4th. Fireworks will be televised also on NBC10.
Philadelphia (Citizens Bank Park): Phillies Games, Fireworks
Head to the ball field to cheer on the Phillies and stay after for a fabulous fireworks display. Game times are June 30th at 6:05 and July 14th at 6:05
Phoenixville: Fireworks
Bring a blanket for the fireworks display at Friendship Field on Saturday, July 1st (rain date July 8th)
Pottstown: Parade, Festival, Fireworks
The GoFourth celebration starts with a parade at 10:15 am, then the Streetfest with kids’ activities and live music from 1-5 and fireworks at dusk on July 4th
Skippack Township: Parade, BBQ, Festival, Fireworks
Annual 4th of July Parade starts at 11:00 am. BBQ at 3:00 pm and fireworks at dusk at Palmer Park on July 4th.
Southampton: Parade, Fair, Fireworks
Celebrate with a morning parade at 9:00 am, country fair and fireworks on July 4th
Tredyffrin Township: Music and Fireworks
Bring chairs and enjoy a live music at 7:15 pm, food trucks, local fireworks begin at dusk on July 4th
Upper Darby: Fireworks
Free fireworks display on Friday, June 30th at 9pm/dusk at Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Merion Township, Carnival, Concert and Fireworks
Carnival 3:00 – 10:00 pm, plus a beer garden and food trucks, concert at 6:00 pm and fireworks at dusk on July 4th.
Whitemarsh Township, Fireworks
Wednesday, June 28, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, 9:45 pm
Friday, June 30th, Green Valley Country Club, 9:00 pm
Friday, June 30th, Union League at Liberty Hill, time TBD
For other places to find Fireworks in PA visit: https://fireworksinpennsylvania.com/by-county/