Fireworks are scheduled throughout the southeastern Pennsylvania region to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as America’s Semiquincentennial.
Berks
Star-Spangled Spectacular Berks County will showcase the spirit of community through live music, family activities, local food vendors, a patriotic concert by the Reading Symphony Orchestra, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Where: Berks County Fair Grounds, 1216 Hilltop Road, Bern Township.
When: Saturday, July 4. Gates open at noon, event starts at 2 p.m. Fireworks to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
50th Annual Greater Governor Mifflin League Community Days will be celebrated June 26 to July 4. The fair includes rides, food, free entertainment, a parade, historic re-enactments and a pageant.
Where: Gov. Mifflin Intermediate and Elementary school grounds, Shillington.
When: Saturday, July 4, 10 p.m.
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Chester
Longwood Gardens Great American Composers features “iconic works that span classical brilliance, jazz innovation, and contemporary favorites.” Reserved seats range from $64 to $84.
Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
When: Thursday, July 2, 9:15 p.m.
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Delaware
Glenolden Borough Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: Hillcrest Ave., Glenolden
When: June 27, 7 p.m.
Upper Darby Independence Celebration runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and features feature family-friendly activities, food vendors, and music at Bonner Prendie High School Field.
Where: Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, 403 N. Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill
When: Thursday, July 2, dusk
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Montgomery
Where: Sutcliffe Park, 900 Freedly St., Conshohocken.
When: Friday, July 3, approximately 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Upper Merion Township Annual July 4 celebration includes food, carnival, rides and games.
Where: Heuser Park, King of Prussia
When: Saturday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m. Celebration runs 3 to 10 p.m.
The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival features live music, local food vendors, family activities, living history demonstrations, Rally Alley, and Grandpop Bubbles, along with free tethered hot air balloon rides, face painting, and caricatures.
Where: Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown
When: Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Festival’s fireworks finale will begin at 9:30 p.m. It is free.
The Annual Norco Fire Company Fair offers midway rides (wristband pricing available), games, food and entertainment.
Where: Norco Fire Company 144 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown.
When: Fair begins June 30, fireworks to be held Thursday, July 3, 9:30 p.m. (rain date is Saturday, July 5).
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