Thousands will soon be gathering along Courthouse Square as the Scrantastic Spectacular is set to kick off at 4 p.m.
SCRANTON, Pa. — Folks in the Electric City will soon be donning their red, white, and blue as the city prepares to kick off its Fourth of July festivities.
The Scrantastic Spectacular is set to begin at 4 p.m. with vendors, food, live music, as well as games and bounce houses for kids along Courthouse Square.
98.5 KRZ’s Melissa Krahnke will be at the Scrantastic Side Stage from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shane Profitt will take the Scrantastic Main Stage at 7 p.m., followed by a live performance from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at 8:15 p.m.
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The annual fireworks display will cap off the evening’s festivities.
Parking restrictions will be in place beginning at noon on Friday for the following roads:
100-200-300 blocks of Adams Avenue400-500-600 blocks of Biden / (Spruce) Street400-500-600 blocks of Linden Street 100-200-300 blocks of North Washington Avenue
‘NO PARKING’ signs have been posted throughout downtown Scranton. Violators risk having their vehicles towed.
Authorities say drivers should expect traffic delays and should allow extra time for their travels.