Whether you’re staying local or heading down to the Jersey Shore, there are plenty of ways to honor Independence Day. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular night of fireworks and festivity at these Main Line area locations.
Concert Under the Stars 2024
Tinicum Park, Erwinna
June 29
Enjoy a picnic, concert and fireworks show all in one under the stars at Tinicum Park. This 8 p.m. orchestral concert followed by fireworks is sure to wow the whole family.
Delaware River Waterfront Fireworks
Penns Landing, Philadelphia
June 29
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Be forewarned: this Fourth of July show isn’t actually on the Fourth of July. On Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 p.m., experience one of the region’s most magisterial fireworks shows above the Delaware River. Designated viewing locations are set up at Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68 and Washington Avenue Pier.
Upper Darby Independence Day Fireworks
521-579 S. 69th St., Upper Darby
July 3
Another early Independence Day show, this one takes place on Wednesday, July 3. This free event starts at 9 p.m. at 69th Street Recreation Area.
Conshohocken Fireworks Display
Sutcliffe Park, Conshohocken
July 3
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This July 3 festival in Conshohocken begins at 9:30 p.m. This year, the show has been specifically enhanced to be viewable from as many possible locations throughout the borough. Because of this, Sutcliffe Park and the surrounding areas will not be open to the public.
Wawa Welcome America
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia
July 4
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Philadelphia’s official Independence Day festival features a free concert from R&B crooner NE-YO and pop superstar Kesha capped with an amazing grand finale fireworks show all set to kick off at 7 p.m.
Skippack Village 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
4022 Heckler Rd., Skippack
July 4
In the heart of historic Skippack Village, the annual holiday parade segues into fireworks at dusk. The show will begin at Palmer Park right next to Skippack Elementary at approximately 9:15 p.m., or depending on when it gets dark enough.
Tredyffrin Township Fireworks
500 Lee Rd., Wayne
July 4
Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic dinner for a celebration that includes fireworks and patriotic tunes of the holiday from a local DJ. The show begins at 7:15 p.m.
Upper Merion 4th of July Festival
694 West Beidler Rd., King of Prussia
July 4
Featuring live music from The Dirty Dance Band, rides, family fun and a carnival from 3-6 p.m., King of Prussia will have a fantastic show at Heuser Park. The night culminates with a breathtaking fireworks display.
Narberth Park Show
Narberth Park, Narberth
July 4
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All afternoon from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Narberth Park will host a variety of carnival and field games. After wrapping that up, the park welcomes food vendors and trucks around 6:30 p.m. before live music kicks off at 7 p.m. and the grand finale fireworks show lights the sky at 9 p.m.
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