Spend your Independence Day celebrating! Community parades, celebrations and fireworks! Have a Fun Fourth of July around Philadelphia’s Main Line! Please let us know if we’ve missed any events. Comment below or email us!
Wawa Welcome America America Festival
June 19–July 4th
Various Times and Locations throughout Philadelphia
The largest July 4th celebration in America, and one of the largest free festivals in the country. Sixteen days of free, family-friendly programming across the city, with a focus on arts, culture, diversity, education, wellness, history, free concerts, fireworks, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Day, and more!
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Pershing’s Own Concert & Waterfront Fireworks
Saturday, June 29th
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia
Patriotic, all-star concert by the the US Army’s Pershing’s Own followed by a thrilling fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront. Details
Conshohocken’s Annual July Fireworks Display
Conshohocken’s Annual July Fireworks Display
Wednesday, July 3rd, 9:30 PM/dusk
Sutcliffe Park, Conshohocken
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Upper Darby Independence Day Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd, 9:00 PM/Dusk
Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast, Drexel Hill
Upper Darby will host a free fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. No alcohol is permitted at this event.
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Bethel Township Annual Fireworks Display
Wednesday, July 3rd, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Rain Date, July 5th)
Bethel Springs Elementary School, Garnet Valley
Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. Mr. Softee will be available for purchase! Residents are reminded that no alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted. Show starts at dusk (around 8:45).
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Freedom Festival
Wednesday, July 3rd
Live Music begins @5:00 PM, with Fireworks following @ 9:30 PM
Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront
Enjoy food, beer, live music, and fireworks in celebration of July 4th!
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Fireworks from the Battleship New Jersey
Wednesday, July 3rd, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Battleship New Jersey, Camden
Experience the amazing view of the fireworks over the Delaware River. Live music, face painting for kids, food concessions, bar service and the best view of the fireworks for the forecastle (forward deck) of the Battleship! The Battleship’s decks will open at 7:00 pm, and fireworks will begin around 9:30pm. Tickets required. Details
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Gradyville
Celebrate the nation’s birthday at the farm! Ongoing activities at the farm include hearth cooking, quill writing, garden, textiles, meeting Martha Washington, and more!
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Aldan’s Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 11:00 AM
Parade starts at Providence Rd. & Woodlawn Ave. Immediately following the parade the Community Festival will be held at the James R. Hopely, Jr. Athletic Complex. With food, fun, prizes and more, this year’s celebration promises to be an awesome!
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Narberth July 4th Family Fun & Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th
Daytime Activities: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Carnival & Field Games
Nighttime Activities: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM – Concert & Fireworks
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Easttown Township July 4th Picnic
Thursday, July 4th, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Johnson Park, Berwyn
The day starts off with the Berwyn Veterans Victory Run 5k, and is followed with a free family picnic, Bike Parade and festivities!
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Bala Cynwyd Annual Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
Thursday, July 4th
9:00 AM
Parade begins at Union Fire House, and ends at Bala Cynwyd Playground with a Patrriotic ceremony and celebration with music, pony rides, petting zoo, exotic animals, refreshments and more!
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Garrett Hill-Rosemont 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 10:00 AM
Parade begins at the Rosemont Business Campus and ends at Clem Macrone Park where there will be entertainment, refreshments, and games for the whole family following the Parade.
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Marple-Newtown 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00 AM (Check in between 8:30-9:30 AM)
Come on out to celebrate the 4th with tons of floats, bands, marching groups, bikes and more!!! Parade starts at St. Albans Circle and ends at the Broomall Fire House.
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Norristown’s 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th
Parade – 1:00 PM – Parade Route: Start at St. Francis Church on West Marshall Street and proceed eastbound to Stanbridge. Proceed to Sterigere, and take that over to Harding Boulevard. Proceed up Harding to the end point at Eisenhower School.
Party in the Park – 3:00 PM Party in the Park with live music, food vendors and beer garden. Live Music from 4:00 – 5 :30 PM and 7:00 – 8:00PM.
Fireworks – 9:30 ish. The 4th of July celebration ends with with Norristown’s Annual Fireworks Show! (Show starts after dark in the park vicinity.)
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Penn Wynne Civic Association’s Annual Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Penn Wynne neighborhood, Wynnewood
The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th outside of the Penn Wynne-Overbrook Firehouse. Local children and families are welcome to participate, whether it be walking, biking, scooting, or riding in a wagon or stroller. Patriotic decorations are encouraged! If you wish to participate in the parade, please arrive by 9:45 a.m. to start lining up. Following the end of the parade, there will be a carnival at Penn Wynne Park (214 E. Manoa Road) from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The carnival will feature music, cotton candy, pony rides, bounce houses, and various games for which children can earn tickets to exchange for small prizes. Pizza, including a kosher option, and ice pops will also be available for sale. Wristbands cost $10 each and must be purchased for all children who participate in the carnival activities. Every family that has paid its PWCA Annual Household Dues ($20), gets two “free” wristbands for the carnival. Details
Clifton Heights Fourth of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Starting at North Church and Baltimore Ave, Clifton Heights
The parade route will proceed down Baltimore Pike to Marple Ave to CAPP parking lot.
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Aston Township 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Thursday, July 4th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Aston Community Center Amphitheater (Concert) & Sun Valley High School (Fireworks), Aston
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, food trucks and fireworks! The party starts at 5:00 PM, and the Fabulous Grease Band will be on stage at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM – just in time for our annual fireworks display which will begin around 9:30pm at Sun Valley High School. Details
The 4th at the Fort
Thursday, July 4th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia
Celebrate American Independence at an intact Revolutionary War battlefield! Enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations and Revolutionary War Soldier Life display and Special surprises! BYO picnic to enjoy in the shaded, riverfront picnic area. Tickets required.
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Springfield Twp. 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park, Springfield
The parade starts at 9:00 AM with activities to follow.
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Whitemarsh Township’s Annual 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Begins at Begins at Crescent Ave. and Germantown Pike, Ends at Miles Park, Plymouth Meeting
Immediately following the parade, all are invited to Miles Park, for a community picnic with music, free food and beverages and more!
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Pottstown GoFourth Festival
Thursday, July 4th
Parade – 10:15 AM – High Street, Adams to Manatawny .
Street Fest – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – High Street between York & Penn Streets
Fireworks Pre-Show Party – 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Memorial Park
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Tredyffrin Township 4th of July Celebration @ Wilson Farm Park
Thursday, July 4th
7:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner & enjoy great music by Just For Fun DJ Joe Griffith. Fireworks show begins at dusk.
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Upper Merion’s July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4th
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Heuser Park, King of Prussia
During the day celebrate the 4th of July at a fun filled Carnival featuring a variety of food trucks, vendors and a beer garden. At night, the fun continues with a live concert (5:00 PM) by The Dirty Dance Band, followed by Fireworks at dusk, (approximately 9:15PM).
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Independence Day Celebration – Living History Day
Thursday, July 4 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time—to July 4, 1776!
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July 4th Fest
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sesame Place, Langhorne
Celebrate America’s birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends, dressed in their best red, white, and blue attire! After a day of play, be sure to stay to Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with an amazing fireworks display over the park! Details
Wawa Welcome America Concert and 4th of July Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 7:00 PM(Gates open at 4:00 PM); Fireworks begin following the concert
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
A star-studded concert on the Parkway, featuring performances by by three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ne-Yo, and Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, actress and activist Kesha. The concert will end with a breathtaking fireworks display courtesy of Wawa.
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PFCA 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paddock Park, Havertown
Kick of the 4th of July in Havertown with an Oakmont Firetruck leading the parade at Merrybrook Circle (corner of Merrybrook and Colfax) beginning at 10:30 AM. Don’t forget your decorated bike, scooter or stroller! Prize for Best decorated will be awarded (around 11:15am). Family fun festivities will begin in the park at 11:00am. Details
Salute To Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 4th, 11:00 AM
Parade Steps off at 2nd & Market Streets & continues West to City Hall to North Broad Street where it ends at Arch and North Broad Street, Philadelphia
Dress in your red, white and blue and wave a flag as the Salute to Independence Parade celebrates the 248th birthday of the United States in grand style and pageantry. will feature national and international groups, including representation from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Minnesota, and the Nation of Honduras.
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All-American Fireworks Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 7:00 PM (Rain date: Friday, July 5, 2024)
Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive
A FREE event. Bring your blankets, chairs to relax on and snacks or dinner to enjoy while listening to the music and waiting for the fireworks show.
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Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown
Visit the grounds of Fonthill Castle to celebrate Independence Day with some old-fashioned fun including a decorated bike parade, games, entertainers, wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war, live music and food vendors.
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Skippack Village 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th, 11:00 AM – Parade; Fireworks at dusk
Skippack Village, Skippack, PA
Join us in the heart of Skippack Village to enjoy the best parade of the year! Fireworks at dusk, located at Palmer Park. Details
Red, White & Blueberries BBQ Bash
Thursday, July 4th, – Sunday, July 7th 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Celebrate the Fourth of July at this four-day holiday celebration featuring tasty food and drinks, live music, family fun, games, and blueberry vibes! Details
Food Truck and Fireworks
Friday, July 5th, Food Trucks @ 6:30, Fireworks @ Dusk
Upper Chichester Municipal Complex
Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Details
Phoenixville Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Friday, July 5th, 6:00 PM-10:30 PM
Dayton Street Field, Phoenixville
Music and food will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until the fireworks are complete! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, drugs, or pets allowed. Details
Clifton Heights Fourth of July Fireworks
Saturday, July 6th, Dusk
The Firework’s will be aerial only with no spectators per permitted on the field due to construction activities. The Fireworks will be able to be seen from all locations in Clifton Heights.
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Ridley Park Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 6th
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Ridley Lake Park, Ridley Park
Celebrate the 4th at Ridley Lake Park and watch the best fireworks in DELCO! Details
Red, White & BBQ
Saturday, July 6th – Sunday July 7th, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chaddsford Winery, Chadds Ford
Break out your best red, white, and blue fits, and celebrate Independence Day with sweet and savory food trucks, live music, and a complimentary tasting of Sparkling Apple to the first 100 guests each day. Keep cool throughout the weekend with other refreshing drinks like the Patriotic Punch or a Firecracker Slushie, alongside craft beer and your favorite local wine.
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