Updated Fri, July 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM UTC
Preparations are underway for Friday night’s big fireworks show at Dobbins Landing.
The city has been preparing for their annual fireworks display over Presque Isle for a while, but Friday morning, setup officially got underway.
Friday night is the big night for Lights & Liberty on the Lake, the city’s annual fireworks show over the bay.
Thousands are expected to line the bay along the waterfront, out on Presque Isle and Dobbins Landing to celebrate America 250 right here in Erie.
Pyrotechnicians spent the day laying mortars and setting up the show to ensure a fun, exciting, and safe celebration tonight from Dobbins Landing.
“It’s great that this is the year to have the biggest fireworks show we’ve done because of America 250 and celebrating our country’s birthday and the Fourth of July this weekend,” said Hunter Lytle, the executive director of Cafe.
Fireworks are set to start at 10 pm tonight.
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