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Philadelphia fireworks 2024: Where to watch fireworks for July 4th

By FOX 29 Staff
Updated  July 4, 2024 9:42am EDT
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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Fourth of July fireworks in Philly

See the Philly sky light up with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.

PHILADELPHIA - When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nothing compares to some dazzling fireworks - and there's no shortage of awe-inspiring displays to enjoy.

From Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, to the beaches at the Jersey Shore, here's where you can catch some fireworks starting this week:

Philadelphia

June 27-28: Phillies fireworks at Citizens Bank Park

June 28: Celebration of Black Music Month concert at The Dell Music Center

June 29: U.S. Army Band’s "Pershing’s Own" Concert and Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront

July 4: Wawa Welcome America: Concert will end its Independence Day celebration with a fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. If you aren't attending the concert, grab a spot at one of these places to catch the best view:

  • Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  • Paine's Park
  • Sister Cities Park
  • Dilworth Park
  • LOVE Park
  • Belmont Plateau
  • Lemon Hill
  • Kelly Drive
  • Boathouse Row
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
  • Schuylkill Banks
  • Girard Avenue Bridge
  • Drexel Park

Re-live the fireworks display in Philadelphia:

Pennsylvania

Berks County

  • Reading Fightin' Phils at First Energy Stadium: July 4, 5 and 6
  • Greater Governor Mifflin Community Days at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School: July 6

Bucks County

  • Riverside Symphonia Concert and Fireworks at Tinicum Park: June 29
  • Sesame Place fireworks display: July 4
  • Quakertown Community Day at Memorial Park: July 4
  • Southampton Days Fair at Tamanend Park: July 4
  • unWINEd at Shady Brook Farm: July 6

Chester County

  • Downingtown Good Neighbor Day at Kerr Park: July 4
  • Community Day at East Goshen Township Park: June 29
  • Exton Community Day at Exton Park: July 13
  • Longwood Gardens Fireworks and Fountain Shows: July 3 and 20

Lehigh County

  • Dorney Park: July 4, 5 and 6
  • Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park: July 2-3

Montgomery County

  • GoFourth! Street Fest at Pottstown Memorial Park: July 4

New Jersey

  • Battleship New Jersey fireworks watch party: June 29
  • Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront: July 3
  • Food Trucks and Fireworks Festival at Proprietor's Park in Gloucester City: June 29
  • Atlantic City: June 28 and July 4
  • Cape May beach: July 4
  • Ocean City Boardwalk: July 4
  • Wildwood boardwalk: June 28, July 4-5

Delaware

  • Wilmington Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium: July 2
  • Bethany Beach: July 4
  • Dewey Beach: July 4
  • Rehoboth Beach: July 6

Several schools and parks will also shoot off fireworks for local celebrations, so check your county website for more information.

Please note, some of these events do require admission, while others are free to enjoy!