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Fourth of July Festivities!

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! Norristown's 4th…

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!

Norristown’s 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 AM – Parade; 3:00 PM – 10:15 PM – Concerts and Fireworks
Bands, drumlines, and other groups will make this a great start to the celebration as the community lines the streets to watch Norristown show its patriotism at the annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade starts at St. Francis Church, and marches to Downtown Norristown! After the parade, head to Elmwood Park for Party in the Park! Live music, food vendors and a beer garden are on tap for this day of fun! The Party in the Park will end with Norristown’s Annual Fireworks Show! (Show starts after dark in the Elmwood park vicinity.)
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Aston Township 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Tuesday, July 4th, 7:00 PM
Sun Valley High School, Aston
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the party that starts at 7:00 PM with a DJ, followed by the fireworks show at 9:15 PM. Details

New Hope/Lambertville Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 1st 9:10 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July and enjoy the night sky as it illuminates with a burst of colors, symbolizing unity and inclusivity in the New Hope community.
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Stars & Stripes Community Celebration
Saturday, July 1st 4:00 PM
Dublin Town Center
Kick things off with a patriotic-themed parade around Dublin Town Center awarding winners in the categories; of most patriotic dog, individual and group costumes (All participants must register). The, enjoy live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and a family-friendly play area! Shop and support Dublin Town Center businesses as well as guest vendors and services.
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Fireworks from the Battleship New Jersey
Saturday, July 1st & Tuesday, July 4th, 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.
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Bark in the Park and Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th, 5:05 PM
Daniel S Frawley Stadium, Wilmington
Celebrate Independence day with the Wilmington Blue Rocks and your dog!
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4th of July Park Avenue Strut
Tuesday, July 4th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore
Strut your stuff with the PAC Center at the Swarthmore 4th of July parade.  All are invited to learn a joyful and easy 3 min dance routine and then share it with the community by strutting your stuff down Park Avenue. With no prior dance experience necessary, everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
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Springfield Twp. 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, 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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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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Wawa Welcome America Concert and 4th of July Fireworks
Tuesday, 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 GRAMMY nominated and award-winning musician, actor, advocate, and New York Times best-selling author Demi Lovato, as well as the GRAMMY award-winning artist, actor, and philanthropist Ludacris. The concert will end with a breathtaking fireworks display courtesy of Wawa.
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Spirit of America Illuminated Fountain Performance
Saturday, July 1st, 9:15 PM
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
Celebrate the unbreakable soul of America at this special illuminated Fountain Performance with selections inspired by the spirit of the country felt in the 1700s to World War II to the Civil Rights Movement to recent day.
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Upper Darby Independence Day Fireworks
Friday June 30th, 9:00 PM/Dusk
Upper Darby High School baseball field
Upper Darby will host a free fireworks display on Friday, June 30th, 2023. No alcohol is permitted at this event.
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PFCA 4th of July Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th, 10:30 AM – 1:30 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 10:45 AM (please meet at 10:30 AM). Don’t forget your decorated bike, scooter or stroller! Prize for Best decorated will be awarded (around 11:15am). Festivities will begin in the park at 11:00am. Details 

Salute To Independence Day Parade
Tuesday, 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
Celebrate where the nation was born 247 years ago with a patriotic parade featuring performances by Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2023, Morgan Greco, lavish floats, United States Military units, marching bands, cultural groups, dance performances, historical characters, and much more!
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All-American Fireworks Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th, 7:00 PM
Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive
Lower Providence Township hosts the 27th Annual All-American Fireworks Celebration.
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PARTY ON THE PIER
Sunday, July 2nd
6:00 PM
Rivers Casino, Philadelphia
Get your groove on this summer with our Riverfront 4th of July “PARTY ON THE PIER” celebration. Free Family event that will have food trucks, games, a Michael Jackson Tribute band and ends with a dazzling Fireworks Finale at  9:00 PM.
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Bethel Township Annual Fireworks Display
Monday, July 3rd, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bethel Springs Elementary School, Garnet Valley
Bring your own blankets and chairs. Residents are reminded that no alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted. 
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Ridley Park Fireworks
Saturday, July 1st
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ridley Lake Park, Ridley Park
Watch the best fireworks in DELCO! Details 

Narberth July 4th Family Fun & Fireworks
Tuesday, 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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Bala Cynwyd Annual Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
Tuesday, 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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Penn Wynne Civic Association’s Annual Independence Day Celebration 
Tuesday, July 4th, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Penn Wynne neighborhood, Wynnewood
9:45 AM – Purchase/Pick up wristbands at from the Registration and Check-In table. 10:00 to 10:30 am – Parade around the neighborhood ending at Penn Wynne Park (leashed pets allowed) Penn Wynne Park – 10:30 am to 1:00 pm – Community Service Recognition Award and Carnival (NO PETS ALLOWED) Pony Rides — Food for Sale — Vertical Rush — Moon Bounce — Music — Carnival Games and more! Details

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Tuesday, 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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4th of July- PIG ROAST
Saturday July 1st, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brothers On The Brandywine- Beer Garden, Coatsville
Delicious Barbecue Food, Beer, Live Music, Axe Throwing Kids Fun & Zone and much more!
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Conshohocken’s Annual July Fireworks Display
Conshohocken’s Annual July Fireworks Display
Monday, July 3, 9:30 PM/dusk
Sutcliffe Park, Conshohocken
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Garrett Hill-Rosemont 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, 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
Tuesday, July 4th, 10:00 AM
Come on out to celebrate with us and 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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Whitemarsh Township’s Annual 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4th
10:00am Start
Begins at Barren Hill Fire Company, Ending 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
Tuesday, July 4th
Parade – 10:15 AM – High Street, Adams to Manatawny .
Street Fest – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – High Street between Charlotte & York
Fireworks Party – 5:15 PM – 9:00 PM – Memorial Park
Parking for downtown events – Borough parking lots at S. Hanover St (near train tracks), High & Evans (2 lots), King between Hanover & Penn, or street parking where available.
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Skippack Village 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4th, 11:00 AM
Skippack Village, Skippack, PA 
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Tredyffrin Township 4th of July Celebration @ Wilson Farm Park 
Tuesday, July 4th
7:15pm to 9:15pm
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner & enjoy the patriotic sounds of the holiday from the Chester County Concert Band.  Fireworks show begins at dusk.
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Upper Merion’s July 4th Celebration
Tuesday, 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 by Plush with Horns, followed by Fireworks at dusk, (approximately 9:15PM).
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Pershing’s Own Concert & Waterfront Fireworks 
Saturday, July 1st
8:00 PM – 9:45 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

The 4th at the Fort
Tuesday, 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.
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Summer unWINEd FIREWORKS 2023
Saturday, July 1st
Gates open at 5pm, music starts at 6:30pm, fireworks at Dusk
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley
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Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash
Tuesday, July 4th, 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a classic barbecue picnic that will be serving up all-American grilled favorites and featuring music and family fun, and games such as sack races, balloon toss, three-legged race, and watermelon eating contests. Details

Fireworks @ The Philly Balloon & Music Festival
Monday, July 3rd, Fireworks begin @ 9:30 PM
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, Glenmoore PA
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Freedom Festival
Tuesday, July 4th
Live Music begins @5:00 PM; Fireworks 9:30 PM
Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront
Enjoy food, beer, music, and fireworks in celebration of July 4th!
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Phoenixville Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Sunday, July 02, 06:00 PM-10:30 PM
Phoenixville Recreation Center, Phoenixville
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Independence Day Celebration – Living History Day
Tuesday, 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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Red, White & BBQ
Saturday, July 1, 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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