Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations in South Central PA

Independence Day Bash, West Reading, June 30th: The West Reading Pool staff will have games, contests, prizes, music and more during the 4th of July weekend at the pool.

Sensory Friendly Fireworks, Reading, July 3rd: Join us for our annual tradition of Sensory Friendly Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3! As we celebrate Independence Day, The Neag Planetarium is proud to host this event which is great for all ages who may need a calmer firework experience. This indoor display will feature stunning graphics in the state-of-the-art planetarium dome accompanied by patriotic music. You can even bring your own blankets to sit on the floor of the Neag Planetarium dome! Crafts will also be provided for those who need a break at any point during the show. We will have two shows this year, each lasting around an hour. The first show will start at 5:30 pm with the second one beginning at 7 pm. Registration is REQUIRED.

July Fourth Commemoration, Elverson, July 4th. Join us for our annual celebration of Independence Day. Essay contest winners will read their submissions on the ironmaster’s mansion porch. Aluminum casting demonstrations in the cast house. 2024 Living History Demonstrations: bake oven, blacksmith shop, and fiber arts. Children’s tent with crafts, activities, and historic games. Event is free and family friendly.

Reading Fightin’ Phils Stars & Stripes Patriotic Celebration, Reading, July 4th: Post-game MEGABLAST fireworks and military appreciation night.

Independence Day at the Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, July 4th: Commemorate our Nation’s birthday at the Daniel Boone Homestead’s Independence Day event. Learn about the different kinds of troops who fought for America’s freedom during the Revolutionary War including the militia, Continentals, Dragoons, and Riflemen. Guided Boone House tours will be offered regularly throughout the day, as well as blacksmithing and gunsmithing demonstrations. There will also be plenty of activities for children, including a militia muster activity, colonial toys and games, and crafts.

Children will get a chance to be “recruited” into the local militia as officers drum up for volunteers to fight the British. The new “recruits” will be taken through authentic eighteenth-century military drills and marches with wooden dummy guns. Our volunteer blacksmith will be making iron work used in the military and on the home front. Visitors can also observe our town’s gunsmith hard at work producing the arms necessary for the American Revolution and take a tour of the Bertolet Log House. There will also be a Dragoon presentation where visitors can learn about the mounted soldiers and officers and their role in the Revolution.

Independence Day Celebration, Wyomissing, July 4th: We’ll kick off our Independence Day Celebration with a magical Moonlight Swim at the Wyomissing Pool and Fireworks Show sponsored by ROG Orthodontics on Wednesday, July 3rd – setting the stage for a spectacular celebration of freedom and community, a perfect prelude to the grand Independence Day Parade and festivities on July 4th.

Celebrate America’s birthday with the Borough of Wyomissing at our annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration on Thursday, July 4th, at 10:00 AM. The parade winds its way through the heart of Wyomissing, showcasing vibrant floats, spirited marching bands, and local organizations coming together to honor America’s birthday.

The festivities culminate at the iconic Stone House, where the timeless melodies of the Wyomissing Band fill the air with pride and jubilation. The celebration continues with a lineup o activities such as classic contests like the annual pie-eating competition and the Rubber Ducky Regatta supporting the Wyomissing Public Library.

Feel the camaraderie, relive cherished traditions, and revel in the spirit of freedom as our community unites for this joyous occasion.

July Fourth Fireworks Express, Boyertown, July 4th: Avoid the traffic and parking and join us for a special July 4th excursion! The train departs Boyertown at 7 PM. (No meal will be served on this excursion)

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and wear appropriate footwear as passengers will be allowed to disembark from the train to enjoy the show from the park. Boarding for return to Boyertown will begin promptly after the show concludes.

July Fourth Commemoration, Elverson, July 4th: Join us for our annual celebration of Independence Day. Essay contest winners will read their submissions on the ironmaster’s mansion porch. Aluminum casting demonstrations in the cast house. 2024 Living History Demonstrations: bake oven, blacksmith shop, and fiber arts. Children’s tent with crafts, activities, and historic games. Event is free and family friendly.

Governor Mifflin League Community Days Spectacular Fireworks Show, Shillington, July 6th: Fireworks begin at 10:00pm, located in between Cumru Elementary School and The Intermediate School.

Berks Liberty Bell Ceremony, Reading, July 8th: The Berks County Commissioners would like to invite local legislators, the media, and the public to a patriotic ceremony on Monday, July 8, at Noon at the Berks County Liberty Bell on the first floor of the Berks County Services Center.

The Berks County Liberty Bell was first rung 248 years ago on July 8, 1776, to gather the people of Reading and the county together to hear the first reading of the newly fashioned and ratified Declaration of Independence.

The ceremony will include colonial reenactors, an explanation of the history involved, and a reading of sections of the Declaration of Independence in German. When the Declaration was first read in Berks County in 1776 by Berks County Sheriff Henry Vanderslice, the German immigrant population was so large that many residents didn’t speak English. So, the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time in both English and German in Berks County. We honor that unique heritage with a partial reading in German. This year the English reading of the complete Declaration of Independence will be done by Sheriff Eric Weaknecht.

Fun Food Fest, Hampden Township, June 29th: For the eleventh straight year, Hampden will host a community-wide special event on Saturday, June 29th, at Hampden Park. A variety of food trucks will be ready to serve food in Hampden Park at 4 p.m. Live music is scheduled throughout the event, with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band performing a free park concert at 5 p.m. and Perfect Strangers covering a variety of hits starting at 7 p.m. The event will be capped off with a professional firework display after sunset. The pool will be open until the conclusion of the fireworks. Come spend the day at the park, go for an evening swim, try some great grub and enjoy an evening of fireworks!

Stars Burst Over Carlisle, Carlisle, July 3rd: The annual Carlisle fireworks display as a part of Carlisle Summerfair. Live music, as well as food and beverage concessions will be available at the event. Please plan to enter the Fairgrounds from Gates 1 or 3. Fireworks start time will be weather dependent, please plan to arrive earlier than the advertised show start time (9:30pm).

Shippensburg Fireworks Display, Shippensburg, July 4th: Families are encouraged to pack a picnic or bring snacks and beverages of their own — or even bring a football or frisbees to throw inside the stadium as they enjoy the evening. We do not plan on having concessions; however, we are working to have a food truck(s) on-site.

Normal walkways, foot-paths, and general area’s where pedestrians may typically cross will be off-limits. Please be mindful of posted caution areas and not enter the safety perimeter. To help aid getting around we will have all gates/access points into the stadium open — meaning if you are looking for a ‘short-cut’ you can walk through the stadium to get to the other side.

We will have the Shippensburg Town Band playing, each year it’s alternated between the town-band and town swing-band. This year will be the town swing-band — they start at 8:00pm and play until about 8:45pm. They will be set up facing the concrete bleachers.

Aside from the Town Band we do not have any other entertainment planned this year, nor are there any scheduled events taking placing — we may play music over the stadium sound system.

Shortly following their performance, we will be turning the lights off at the stadium (they will be turned back on after the fireworks).

Announcements will be made through the PA-system throughout the evening, please listen closely for instruction as well as a list of our sponsors (those who donated money).

At roughly 9:15pm the national anthem will be played over the sound system, during which a few fireworks are usually let off (it’s not the start of the show) as a test. The show time is set for roughly 9:30pm and should last around 20 minutes.

Traffic afterwards will be aided by the Shippensburg Police Department; however, if you are parked within the park please be careful existing as we do anticipate things taking 30-45 minutes to clear out as people leave. We will also have fire trucks and ambulance on location during the day for safety purposes.

Newville Lions Club Community Fair, Newville, July 5th: Rides Thursday – Saturday – Phantom Entertainment. Food and Games every night. Free Admission. NO PETS allowed on Fairgrounds except service animals. Fireworks on Friday, July 5th at 10:00pm.

An American Salute, Hershey, June 28th: A Central Pennsylvania tradition, the Hershey Symphony’s “An American Salute” concert is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm on the lawn of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Halifax Fireworks Celebration, Halifax, June 29th: The 2024 Halifax Fireworks are on Saturday, June 29th at the Halifax Elementary School. The evening fun begins at 5:00 PM and includes a DJ & food vendors. We are still working on details and activities. Expect the fireworks around 9:15 PM or slightly later. Bring your blanket or lawn chair! Pack a picnic for dinner or visit one of the food vendors!

Harrisburg Senators, Harrisburg, July 2nd: Stick around post-game for the best fireworks in central PA! You won’t want to miss this show! Admission to the kids zone is also FREE.

Fireworks and Food Trucks, Linglestown, July 3rd: Bring your family and friends out to enjoy good food and spectacular fireworks! Please be advised that parking will be limited within the park and attendees should seek additional parking at the nearby middle and elementary schools.

Food Trucks and Fireworks Festival, Harrisburg, July 4: Illuminating the Susquehanna River waterfront, the July 4th fireworks display is one of the largest in our region! The show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. and can be viewed from miles of space along Riverfront Park, City Island and other locations in the City of Harrisburg. Several live bands will perform throughout the day at the main Stage. The festival will feature over 45 food trucks, including stuffed waffles, dumplings, cheesesteaks, gyros, hibachi, tacos, pizza, fried chicken sandwiches, crab cakes and more. Festival favorites such as funnel cakes, sausages, and Farm Show Milkshakes will also be available!

Independence Day at the Mansion, Harrisburg, July 4th: The Historical Society of Dauphin County will present the 14th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, July 4th, from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Declaration will be read by John Harris, Jr., portrayed by reenactor David Biser.

Readings will take place on the hour at (times TBD). Admission to readings of the Declaration is free.

Tours of the Harris-Cameron Mansion will be offered after the readings at a special price of $4.00. HSDC members, children six and under, and any police, fire, first responder and military members and their families will be admitted free.

Hershey Fireworks Display, Hershey, July 5th: Ride coasters during the day and then see fireworks at night! Hersheypark will offer its annual fireworks display (located just outside of Hersheypark) for guests and residents to enjoy on Friday, July 5, at 10:15 p.m. Please note that the rides will still close at 10 p.m., but Hersheypark will remain open for guests to watch the fireworks from inside the Park and the parking lots.

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, Millersburg, July 5th: The annual 4th of July fireworks celebration sponsored by Mid Penn Bank will be Friday July 5th along the beautiful River Front in Millersburg. Rain date – Friday, July 12th.

Independence Weekend Family Celebration, Harrisburg, July 6th: Come Celebrate the Independence Day birth of our Nation with Family, Friends and Neighbors from across Dauphin County and Pennsylvania. Hornung’s Hardware Community Picnic with Food Trucks, Family Games Midway, Kids Corner, Meet a Vet, Dauphin County Heritage Zone, and more.

Movie in the Park and Fireworks, East Petersburg, June 28th: We invite you to join together with your neighbors to celebrate Independence Day with live performances from The Kracker Beez, a movie in the park, and an exciting evening of fireworks – all in the East Petersburg Community Park.

This years movie is Wonka.

Fireworks Fundraiser, Mount Joy, June 28th: It’s almost showtime! Join us for Fun, live music, DJ, food, ice cream, baked goods and FIREWORKS!!! It’s for a good cause… to raise funds to help people in Central America. Everyone is welcome. Bring chairs, blankets, family, neighbors and friends. No entrance fee. Donations are appreciated and tax deductible.

Fourth of July Fireworks, Mountville, June 29th: Annual fireworks display at Froelich Park sponsored by the Mountville Community Services Foundation
with funds from the Edward Froelich Trust, Mountville Borough, Local Businesses and the Mountville Community Services Foundation. Fireworks start around 9:30pm.

Patriotic Concert and Fireworks, Lancaster, June 30th: The annual Patriotic Concert featuring the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, local color guard, and fireworks that all promise to delight.

Red/White/Boom Neighborhood Block Party, Mount Joy, July 2nd: Get ready to ignite the neighborhood at the REYS Youth Center Neighborhood Block Party – Red/White/Boom! Join us for an explosive celebration of community spirit and summer vibes. Test your aim and make a splash in our thrilling dunk tank, challenge your friends to a sparkler showdown, and unleash your creativity with fantastic face painting designs. And what’s a party without a sweet treat? Cool off with refreshing Rita’s Water Ice, the perfect complement to a hot summer day.

Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration, Lancaster, July 3rd: Live Music from the Josh Squared Trio, Hot Dog & Apple Pie Eating Contests, Field Games Including Frisbee, Cornhole & More in the Outfield, Inflatables for Kids including mechanical bull, mega obstacle course, dual Lane Inflatable Axe Throwing Game, inflatable basketball game, inflatable football challenge game & more, Carousel and Kids Park.

Celebrate America Patriotic Concert and Fireworks, Ronks, July 3rd: Join us for our first ever FREE community celebration of our Independence at The Barn at Paradise Station!

Starting at 4PM, grab your dinner at one of our amazing food truck vendors, play yard games, get your face painted and enjoy the amazing views on property. Get a seat early on the lawn for our concert featuring The New Holland Band under the direction of Fred Hughes, and our amazing house trio Perfect Harmony with music that celebrates our freedom, God and country. Concert begins at 7:30PM. The pros at Schaefer Fireworks will end the night with a bang as they light up the night sky with a stunning show like no other!

A free will offering will be accepted during the concert to help cover the costs of this free event and to help make future events possible!

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza, Elizabethtown, July 4: Spend July 4th at the Historic Star Barn & Ironstone Ranch! Enjoy acres of 4th of July fun with more, BIGGER, and better fireworks than ever before! Includes Self-guided tours of both Ironstone Ranch and The Star Barn, Sower & Seed Gift Shoppe will be open, Yard Games, Campfire, Petting Zoo featuring Ebony, Ivory, JR, and others, Performances by top notch performers: Forgotten Friends Reptile Show, Chris Ivey (Juggler), Josh Squared Band, musical performance by Hutch, and MORE! And of course, fireworks provided by Bixler Pyrotechnics!

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza, Elizabethtown, July 4th: Spend July 4th at the Historic Star Barn & Ironstone Ranch! Enjoy acres of 4th of July fun with more, BIGGER, and better fireworks than ever before!

Marietta Fireworks Celebration, Marietta, July 4th: Entertainment, food trucks, and family fun, all starting at 4:00pm.

Take Flight, Lititz, July 4th: This year’s Take Flight event will feature a special theme that showcases demonstrations and hands-on activities with actual pilots. The pilots involved in the event will be from various organizations, such as the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) – aviation program and the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Civil Air Patrol. There will also be fireworks, a baby parade, a kids zone, and more!

New Holland Community Band and Fireworks, New Holland, July 5th: New Holland Community Park patriotic concert, followed by fireworks at 9:30pm.

2nd Annual FreedomFest, Quarrysville, July 3rd – 4th, 6th: See live music and fireworks on July 3rd – 4th, and a demolition derby and fireworks on July 6th!

Community Concert and Fireworks Display, Lebanon, July 4th: The Lebanon Community Concert Band will be in concert in the spectator area of the lower parking lot at Coleman Memorial Park beginning at 8:00 p.m. The band will perform until the start of the fireworks display. The band is sponsored by the Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees. Admission is free.

Fourth of July Celebration Party, Palmyra Legion, July 6th. Music by The Enlisted and Intentional Walk, adult and kid carnival games, raffles, dunk tank, and fireworks at dusk.

Freedom Fireworks, York, June 28th: The Freedom Fireworks will be held on Friday, June 28 prior to the Friday Night Movie: Trolls Band Together. Stuff an animal will be available while supplies last from 6:00pm-8:00pm. $15 per animal! CASH ONLY! Food trucks will be available!

Grace Baptist Annual Fireworks and Fair, Lewisberry, June 29th: Save the date, bring your family & friends and join us for our annual fireworks event! Food, children’s activities, and a fireworks show you wont want to miss… ALL FREE of cost!

HARPFest 2024, Stewartstown, June 29th: HARPFEST 2024 will be held on Saturday, June 29th (With a Rain Date of Sunday, June 30th) from 4pm until our fireworks display begins around 9:30pm. This year’s event will have activities for kids to enjoy along with a variety of food to choose from.

Red Lion Fireworks, Red Lion, July 3rd: The annual fireworks in Red Lion will go off on 7/3/24 at 9 (or a bit after if it isn’t dusk yet) at Fairmount Park. Come up to see them up close and grab some yummies from food trucks!

Red, White, & BOOM!, Dover Township, July 3rd: Join us at Dusk on July 3rd for Dover’s Firework Extravaganza! Help us celebrate our Nation’s Birthday.
Fireworks will be launched from Eagle View Park. Eagle View Park is NOT open for fireworks viewing. Special activity areas at Lehr Park, Station 6 (30 E Canal Rd) and Dover Township Building. Food Trucks beginning at 6 pm.

Independence Day Celebration, York, July 4th: FREE concert at the Springettsbury Township Park Amphitheater followed by fireworks at 9:15!

July4York, York, July 4th: Baseball game with the York Revolution, followed by a concert with the York Symphony Orchestra and fireworks.

July 4th Celebration, Dillsburg, July 4th: Live Music by Kirk Wise from 11am-2pm. Wear Red, White, and Blue and get BOGO Admission for the Summer Fun Admission Area and also get BOGO on Ice Cream from the Lunch Deck!

Fireworks on the Hill, Spring Grove, July 4th: Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00pm.

Fourth of July BLAST, Jacobus, July 4th: Come one, come all to the Jacobus Community Park on July 4th for a day packed with fun and festivities! Experience the charm of yesteryear with live music that will get your toes tapping, a car show with some sweet rides and a petting zoo that kids will love. Entertain your children with our children’s games, the pedal tractor pulls, and our classic cakewalk. Plus, you must indulge in delicious treats all day long from a variety of food truck vendors, and don’t miss out on our exciting silent auction. Then, as the sun sets, we’ll light up the sky with our breathtaking fireworks display to cap off a memorable day. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a celebration that’s sure to create lasting memories.

Fourth of July Celebration, Wrightsville, July 4th: Join your neighbors at Riverfront Park in Wrightsville at 3:00pm for an afternoon and evening of family fun! There will be food trucks, trivia, live DJ music, kids’ activities, and of course, fireworks.

New Freedom Lions Carnival, New Freedom, July 5th: Enjoy the carnival with live music, food, and more before the fireworks at 10:30pm.