Fireworks will be a part of the celebration of Independence Day soon.
Many firework displays, with different dates and timings, as well as other events and attractions, are scheduled in the central Pennsylvania townships and boroughs.
While some activities take place after concerts or during festivals and fairs, others are organized especially around the fireworks displays.
Check out the possibilities for Independence Day on the list below:
Adams County
A Fourth of Gettysburg
Where: Gettysburg, 545 Long Lane
When: July 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Live music from the Six Whiskey Revival, as well as more than 20 food trucks and drink merchants. Parking is $5 for this event. 9:15 p.m. is when the fireworks will start.
Carroll Valley Borough’s Fourth of July festivities
Where: Carrol Commons, Carrol Valley, 5685 Fairfield Road
When: At 5 p.m., the park opens.
Complimentary bus shuttle service will be offered all evening long, and overflow parking is accessible at the Liberty Mountain parking lots. At 6:30 p.m., the band Reagan Years will play.
There will be fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Cumberland County
Over Carlisle, stars burst.
Where: 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, Carlisle Fairgrounds
When: July 3, 6 p.m.
Admission is free, and food and beverages are available at concession stations. Around 9:30 p.m., fireworks commence, and music with a DJ starts at 7 p.m.
Lions Club Community Fair in Newville
Where: Newville, 433 Shippensburg Road
When: July 10–12, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Events include a food stand, a tractor pull, bingo, and the kiddie land attraction. At 10 p.m., fireworks were lit. 11 July
Fireworks Display in Shippensburg
Where: Shippensburg Memorial Park, Veterans Stadium
When: 5 p.m. July 4. At 8 p.m., gates open.
The Shippensburg Town Band will perform at 8 p.m., followed by Rita’s Italian Ice setup inside the stadium. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and the national anthem at 9:15 p.m.
Dauphin County
Food Truck Festival
Where: Harrisburg, 200 S. Front St.
When: July 4, noon to seven o’clock
A wine and beer garden, rolling skating, live animals, live music, over 40 food trucks, and other attractions. There will be fireworks after the Harrisburg Senators baseball game, which starts at 7 p.m. at the stadium on City Island.
Parking is free within the city, $5 on City Island, and $10 at the Market Square Garage between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
On the Veranda, jazz
Where: Hershey, 100 Hotel Road
When: 7–10 p.m.
At 10:15 p.m., Hotel Hershey guests can enjoy the fireworks (see below). Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not accepted.
Hershey Fireworks
Where: 100 Hersheypark Drive, Hersheypark
When: July 4, 10:15 p.m.
At 10 p.m., Hersheypark’s rides close, but visitors can still enjoy the park and parking lot to see the fireworks.
Visitors can purchase tickets for Fireworks From The Shore, which allows them to view the fireworks from Hersheypark’s Boardwalk.
Food trucks and fireworks
Where: Lingelstown, 6030 Larue St.
When: 5:30–9:30 p.m. 3 July
food trucks such as Mad Dash, The Messy Pig BBQ, and The Potato Coop. 9:30 p.m. is when the fireworks will start.
Fireworks Celebration on July 4th
Where: Millersburg’s Riverfront Park
When: July 3, 5 p.m.
Live music and food vendors. Date of rain: July 11.
Lancaster County
2025 Fourth of July Festivities and Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Stone Gable Estate, Elizabethtown, 1160 N. Market St.
When: July 4, 3–9 p.m.
The cost of admission is $30 per car, $45 for big cars with nine to fifteen passengers, and $20 after 7:30 p.m. Tours, food and craft vendors, a petting zoo, and other attractions are all part of the event. The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m.
Lititz Fourth of July Festivities
Where: Lititz, Lititz Springs Park
From 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Fourth of July
9:30 p.m. pyrotechnics, food trucks, a kids’ area, a baby parade, and live music. Date of rain: July 5. Pre-sale tickets are discounted from $20 at the gate, $8 for children aged 3 to 10, and free for children ages 2 and under.
Fireworks and the West Chester Community Band
Where: Community Park in New Holland
When: July 3, 7 p.m.
The concert will be followed by fireworks. Date of rain: July 6.
Fireworks in Marietta
Where:Community Bible Church and War Memorial Park, Marietta
When: July 4, 4 p.m.
Family gatherings and food trucks. At 9:15 p.m., fireworks appear.
2025 Fireworks & SECAFest
Where: Quarryville, 229 Park Avenue
When: July 8, 4–10 p.m.
Food vendors, carnival games and live music. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Lebanon County
Lebanon July 4 Fireworks
Where:Coleman Memorial Park
When:8 p.m. July 4
Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m. Date of rain: July 5.
Perry County
New Bloomfield Fireman s Carnival
Where:300 W. High St., New Bloomfield
When:July 1-5
Carnival with food, games, rides and other entertainment. Fireworks held on July 4 at 10:30 p.m.
York County
Wrightsvilleand Columbia 4th of July
Where:Riverfront Park, S. Front and Maple streets, Wrightsville
When: July 4, 4 p.m.
Live entertainment, vendors and family activities with fireworks in the evening.
Dover s Red White and Boom
Where:Eagle View Park, Dover
When:
Concert with Spring Garden Band, games, food trucks and other activities. Parking at Dover Middle and Dover High School, and Station 6 Union Fire and Hose Department. Fireworks at dusk.
East Prospect
Where:Canadochly Valley Ambulance Club, 45 S. Main St. East Prospect
When:6 p.m. July 4
Concessions at Zion United Methodist Church. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Hanoverfireworks
Where:Wilson Avenue, behind Lowe s on Eisenhower Drive
When:9:30 p.m. July 4
Jacobus 4th of July Blast
Where:
When:8:30 p.m. July 4
Food trucks, car shows, vendors, live music and other activities. Rain date: July 5
New Freedom Lions Carnival
Where:Marge Goodfellow Park, New Freedom
When:6-11 p.m. June 30-July 5
Live music each night starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks on July 2. Rain date: July 12.
Red Lion 4th of July Celebration
Where:Fairmount Park, Red Lion
When:July 3-4
Fireworks planned for 9 p.m. July 3 and car show on July 4.
Springettsbury Township Independence Day Celebration
Where:Springettsbury Park, 1501 Mt. Zion Road
When:7-9 p.m. July 4
Concert with Dave Bray USA with fireworks to follow.
July4YorkFree Concert
Where:Wellspan Park, York
When:8:30-9:30 p.m.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m for York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus concert. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
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