Fourth of July 2023: Where to celebrate Independence Day in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey

Wawa Welcome America: Fourth of July celebrations

From movie nights and free museum days to concerts and fireworks, Wawa Welcome America is gearing up for its Fourth of July celebration with several events in the days ahead.

PHILADELPHIA - Cities and towns across the Delaware Valley are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, including fireworks, special events and parades.

Here's where and how you can celebrate in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Delaware and southern New Jersey.

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Philadelphia

Free Museum Day - July 4th, All day at the National Constitution Center
Salute to America Independence Day Parade - July 4th, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Old City
Freedom Fest - July 4th, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Park, Linden Ave
Wawa Welcome America Festival - July 4th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cena Con Amici with Fireworks - July 4th, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at 717 Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia’s July 4th Dinner Cruise - July 4th, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd

Pennsylvania

Delco Independence Day - July 4th, All day at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
Quakertown Community Day - July 4th, 8 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Memorial Park, 600 Mill Street
NCBC Independence Day Celebration - July 4th, 8:45 a.m. at Union Fire House, 149 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd
Narberth Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks - July 4th, 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. at Narberth Park
Skippack 4th of July Parade and Fireworks 2023 - July 4th, 11 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. at Downtown Skippack
Go Fourth! Street Fest - July 4th, 11:15 a.m - 4 p.m.. at High Street, Pottstown
Norristown’s Fourth of July Celebration - July 4th, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Elmwood Park, 1661 Harding Blvd
Upper Merion Annual July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Heuser Park, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia
Bethlehem Independence Day - July 4th, 3:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. at The Steelstacks, 101 Founders Way
City of Allentown 4th of July Celebration - July 4th, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at J. Barney Crum Stadium, 2027 Linden Street
2023 Fireworks Pre-Show Party - July 4th, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at 75 W King St, Pottstown
All-American Fireworks Celebration - July 4th, 7 p.m. at Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville
Waltz Golf Farm 4th of July Celebration - July 4th, 7 p.m. at Waltz Golf Farm, 303 W. Ride Pike, Limerick
Treddyfrin Township 4th of July Celebration - July 4th, 7:15 pm - 9:15 p.m. at Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook
Sesame Place July 4th Fest - July 4th, 9 p.m. at Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne
Dorney Park July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 9:30 p.m. at Dorney Park, 4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown
Southampton Days Fair - July 4th, 9:35 p.m. at Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike Southampton

New Jersey

Whether you’re celebrating the nation’s independence at the Jersey Shore or on the Camden waterfront, here’s a list of events where you can enjoy festivities for America’s birthday.

Riverton 4th of July Parade - July 4th, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Riverton Yacht Club
Evesham July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Savich Tract Field
Moorestown July 4th Parade - July 4th, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on E Main Street
4th of July Bike Parade - July 4th, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
Independence Day Celebration - July 4th, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Longstreet Farm in Holmdel
1 Mile Run for Fun - July 4th, 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. at the Cinnaminson Public Works Department
Freedom Festival - July 4th, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden
4th of July Fireworks on the Battleship - July 4th, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Battleship New Jersey
Bellmawr July 4th Parade - July 4th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.at the Bellmawr Water Department
Independence Day Parade - July 4th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.at the Haddon Municipal Building
Stratford July 4th Parade - July 4th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Samuel S Yellin School
4th of July Boogie - July 4th, 8 a.m - 8 p.m. at Skydive Cross Keys in Williamstown
Bridgeton July 4th Fireworks - July 4th, 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Alden Field
July 4th Patriotic Ceremony & Beer Garden - July 4th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Weonah Park
Woodstown Firecracker 5K - July 4th, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Marlton Recreation Park
Millville’s Hometown 4th of July Celebration - July 4th, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Vineland 4th of July Concert & Fireworks - July 4th, 7 p.m. at Albert V. Giampietro Memorial Park
Cape May City July 4th Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Congress Hall
North Wildwood July 4th Family Bike Parade - July 4th, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Surf Avenue
4th of July Party in the Plaza - July 4th, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Byrne Plaza in Wildwood
Ocean City July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier

Delaware

Delaware, which became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, earning it the name the "First State," will also be full of Fourth of July events across its three counties.

4th of July Fireworks - July 4th, 6 p.m. at the University of Delaware Athletics Complex
4th of July Summer BBQ - July 4th, 3 p.m. at The Delaware Pinball Collective
Dover 4th of July Fireworks - July 4th, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Legislative Mall
July 4th Tiki Cruise & Fireworks - July 4th, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Dravo Plaza Dock
Dewey Beach Liquors 5K - July 4th, 7:30 p.m. at Rusty Rudder
4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest - July 4th, 12 p.m. at the Millville Boardwalk
Wilmington July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Tubman-Garret Riverfront Park
Liberty Day Fireworks - July 4th, 6 p.m. at Tubby Raymond Field in Newark
Kalmar Nyckel Free July 4th Tours - July 4th at The Tall Ship of Delaware

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 04: A view of fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of the Art during Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Imag

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