Fourth of July Celebrations by County
NOTE: This list of 4th of July Celebrations will continue to be updated through the holiday weekend.
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Philadelphia Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4
Wawa Welcome America
12-7 p.m. Party on the Parkway
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
Thursday, July 4
Concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Celebrate America’s birthday with the “Largest Free Concert” in the country, hosted by Kevin Hart and featuring John Mayer, Neo, Jill Scott, J. Cole, Grace Potter, Ben Taylor, Demi Lovato and The Roots.
Betsy's Independence Day Bash
Thursday, July 4
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy Independence Day activities for children, including a naturalization ceremony at 1:30 p.m. and ceremonial bell ringing at 2 p.m.
Celebrate the 4th with Patrick Henry
Thursday, July 4
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Patrick Henry and the Pa. Sons of the Revolution “Let Freedom Ring” to celebrate Independence Day at the Barry Statue behind Independence Hall.
Adventure Aquarium Splash in the Square
Friday, July 5
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Franklin Square
Pennsylvania Counties
BERKS COUNTY
Exeter Township
Thursday, July 4
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independence Day Program at Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road. Historic activities recreated for families, bring a picnic lunch.
Reading
Thursday, July 4
FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Avenue
6 p.m. Concert of Patriotic Music
8 p.m. Fireworks
Rain date is July 5
Union Township
2 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Hopewell Furnace, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, Pa.
Wyomissing
Thursday, July 4
10 a.m. Fourth of July Parade
Begins at Cleveland Avenue and ends on Garfield Avenue
BUCKS COUNTY
Doylestown
Thursday, July 4
Fonthill Castle Museum Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
12-4 p.m. Experience an early 20th century inspired July Fourth
Tickets $4 adults, $1 youth. For more info, 215-348-9461
Holland
Wednesday, July 3
Free Community Patriotic Concert
7-9 p.m. Saint Bede Venerable Parish Grounds, 1071 Holland Road
Levittown
Thursday, July 4
9 a.m. 2nd Annual Fourth of July Parade
700 Veterans Highway
Newtown
Saturday, July 6
Newtown's First Fouth
6 p.m. Newtown Middle School
9:30 p.m. Fireworks
Rain date is July 7
CHESTER COUNTY
Celebrate Coatestville
Sunday, July 7
12-9:30 p.m. at Gateway Park
Food, craft booths, games and activities for entire family, ending with fireworks
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
Thursday, July 4
Kerr Park in Downingtown
8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 5K run/walk, big wheel race, carnival rides, crafters, games, music and watermelon seed spitting contest
Fireworks at dusk
More info: 610-285-1119
Phoenixville Fireworks
Thursday, July 4
Friendship Field at corner of Fillmore Street and Franklin Avenue
9 p.m. Fireworks
Rain date July 5
Nottingham
Saturday, July 6
22nd Annual Freedom Fest
6-11 p.m. Nottingham County Park
Rain date is July 7
Tredyffrin Township Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4
Shire Pavilion, Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook, Pa.
7 p.m. Chester County Concert Band and fireworks
DELAWARE COUNTY
Collingdale
Thursday, July 4
Fourth of July Festivities
9 a.m. Parade stgarts at MacDade Blvd. and ends at Collingdale Park with games starting thereafter
Fireworks begin at dusk
Rain date Saturday, July 6
Lansdowne Independence Day Parade
9-11 a.m. Parade beings at East Greenwood and Wycombe Avenues, including marching bands, decorated bikes and cars.
Radnor
Thursday, July 4
29th Annual Independence Day Fireworks
6:30 p.m. gates open with music, children's games and refreshments.
Fireworks begin at dusk
Tickets in advance are $3 for children under 13, $6 for teens and adults, $12 for a group car or at the door: $5, $10 and $20 respectively. You can get tickets in advance at Wayne Sporting Goods, D'Amicantonio Shoes, Braxton's Animal Works, Radnor Township Building, Dayton Lock Co and Bryn Mawr Trust
Rain date is Saturday, July 6
LEHIGH COUNTY
Allentown
Thursday, July 4
A Star Spangled Celebration
4-10 p.m. Street Festival on Linden Street, outside the J. Birney Crum Stadium, The event is free
Music performances, food vendors, skydivers, face painting, children's activities and beer garden
9:15 p.m. Fireworks
Severe weather delay date is July 5
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Ambler
Friday, July 5
9:00 p.m. Fireworks at Wissahickon HS
Conshohocken July 4th Celebration
Wednesday, July 3
Sutcliffe Park
5 p.m. Activities start
9:30 p.m. Fireworks
Greater Glenside Patriotic Association
Thursday, July 4
Includes Abington and Cheltenham
4 p.m. Parade
Fireworks at Dusk at Abington Senior High School
Narberth Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4
Narberth Playground, 100 Conway Avenue
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baby parade, kids activities, games, sports contests and pie eating contest
9 p.m. or dusk Fireworks start
Rain date is Saturday, July 6 for daytime activities and fireworks on the next clear night
Norristown Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
Thursday, July 4
8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5k run at 8:30 a.m., Parade at 10:30 a.m., Concert Old School at 12:30 p.m., British invasion tribute at 6 p.m., Fireworks at dusk, Elmwood Park
For more details, contact 610-270-0467
Pottstown
Thursday, July 4
10:15 a.m. Parade on High Street in Pottstown
No fireworks
New Jersey Counties
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Wildwoods 4th of July Festitivites
Thursday, July 4
9 a.m. Independence Day Parade
Begins at 15th and Atlantic Avenues and proceeds north to 2nd Avenue. The Patriotic Pooch Parade will join in the march of the Independence Day Parade through the island at 8th and Atlantic Avenues in North Wildwood.
9-11 a.m. The Beach ‘n Boardwalk 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Walk
Begin at the iconic Wildwoods Sign located at Rio Grande and Ocean Avenues, and travel north to the Wildwoods Convention Center then down the boardwalk extension to the beach. The 1-mile walk will head down the Wildwoods Boardwalk to Cresse Avenue and back to the Wildwoods Convention Center.
6 p.m. The Jimmy Buffett tribute band, “Changes in Latitude”
This FREE concert takes place at Fox Park on Burke and Ocean Avenues in Wildwood.
7-9 p.m. The Philadelphia Mummers
The Mummers will strut along the Wildwoods Boardwalk from 16th Street in North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center.
7 p.m. Wildwood Talent Showcase
Dancers from ages 6 to 18 will perform at the Wildwood Bandshell, located at Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk.
7:30 p.m. FREE live music with the Manhattan Dolls
This patriotic show takes place in Wildwood Crest at Fern Road and Ocean Avenue.
10 p.m. Fireworks
A free fireworks show is visible from anywhere in the Wildwoods.
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