Fourth of July in Pittsburgh

The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Parades, fireworks, cookouts, and family!

Fourth of July Events


Allegheny County

Brentwood 4th of July Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025, Parade 10:00 AM; Fireworks

Where: Brentwood - Brownsville Road

What: Celebrate Independence Day in the best way at Brentwood’s Annual 4th of July Parade. Get your chairs ready!!!


City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration 2025

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm

Where: Point State Park, Downtown Pittsburgh (All guests will be required to go through a light security screening at park entrances.

What: The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration will feature free family activities, music, food, and entertainment in Point State Park, Liberty Avenue, and the North Shore.

The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration will feature free family activities, music, food, and entertainment on the North Shore Great Lawn and Grandview Park Band Stand!

Kicking off at 4:00 pm, activities will include non-stop musical entertainment across two stages on the PNC Great Lawn. Check out the Peoples Natural Gas Food Truck Corral for local cuisine from around the area while gazing up at our 80-foot-tall hot-air balloon! Also, be sure to visit our Family Fun Zone and catch some local performers on the Sargent Electric Solar Stage. Looking for more? Be sure to check out the Grandview Park Band Stand for live music, kids’ activities, local refreshments, and a premier view of the fireworks display!

The day’s main attraction, the spectacular Independence Day Fireworks, will begin at 9:35 pm. Tune in to 100.1 FM KDKA for a live broadcast of a fireworks soundtrack from TJ the DJ paying tribute to Independence Day. Viewers can watch the celebration from home live on WPXI-TV.


Crafton's 4th of July Fun & Fireworks Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; 4 PM - Dusk

Where: Crafton Park, Steuben St, Pittsburgh

What: Enjoy music from a live band, food trucks, and free activities for the whole family that include an inflatable obstacle course, inflatable basketball, petting zoo, balloon artist, and face painting! To end this fun family event, there will be a beautiful fireworks display at dusk! 


Dormont Day 2025

When: Friday, July 4th; 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Dormont Pool Parking Lot & Hillside: 1801 Dormont Avenue

What: Live Music, Grab bags, food, and Zambellie Fireworks to start around 9:30 pm


Findlay Township Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

When: Thursday, July 3, 2025; Gates open at 5:00 pm - Fireworks approx. 9:45 pm

Where: Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake; 810 Route 30, Imperial, PA 15126

What: An evening of music, food, balloon and airbrush tattoo artists, giveaways, and FIREWORKD by Pyrotechnico.


Hampton Township Community Day Celebration

When: Thursday, July 3, 2025; 4:00 pm until Fireworks at Dusk

Where: Hampton Community Park; Attractions will be held on the soccer fields.

What: Live Music, Inflatable Attractions, Community, and Food Vendors. The outdoor pool will also be open from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Pool fees $3/$7


Kennywood

When: Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025; 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Where: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122

What: Fireworks, Patriotic Music, Contests, and all the rides, food, and fun you find at Kennywood Park!


Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration in Arsenal Park

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, June 29th)

Where: Arsenal Park, 290 40th St, Pittsburgh

What: Count on a day of festivities, including kids’ activities and performances, baseball/softball games, food vendors, a live band, and fireworks at night! 


Mount Lebanon Township

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; Noon - 10:00 pm

Where: Mt. Lebanon Main Park; 900 Cedar Blvd, Pittsburgh 15228

What: Games, amusements, free concert, food, and other fun activities. Mt. Lebanon Outdoor Swim Center is open from noon to 7:00 pm, weather permitting. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm


Ohio Township Community Day

When: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Where: The Ohio Township Community Park; 325 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley, 15143

What: Parade, food trucks, games, inflatables, live music and more.


Ross Township Independence Day Celebration

When: June 29, 2025; Parade: 2 PM-3 PM/Fireworks Celebration 5 PM-10 PM

Where: Perry Highway and Ross Municipal Drive

What: The parade goes from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Perry Highway, starting at St. John’s Church and ending at Brandt’s Funeral Home. The fireworks celebration will begin at 5 p.m. and go until 10 p.m. at 1000 Ross Municipal Drive with food trucks, a petting zoo, live music, and more.


Armstrong County

Ford City Borough Celebration in the Park

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Where: Ford City Memorial Park, Third Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

What: Ford City Celebration in the Park


Beaver County

Ambridge Firework Celebration

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Rain Date, July 6th)

Where: Walter Panek Park

What: Plenty of delicious food and drink options are available for purchase. Entertainment is scheduled to continue until the fireworks display begins around 9:40 pm.


Beaver County Boom (Bridgewater)

When:  Saturday, June 28, 2025; Festivities begin at 3:00 pm; Fireworks: 9:45

Where: Confluence of the Beaver and Ohio Rivers

What: Experience the Ultimate Summer Celebration! Join us for Boom on the Bridge, Beaver County’s premier music, arts, and fireworks festival. This year, we’re bringing the excitement to Downtown Bridgewater, uniting with the beloved Summerfest to offer an unforgettable day filled with live music, local artisans, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display.


Hopewell Park Fest Community Day

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: Hopewell Township Community Park; 2500 Laird Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001

What: Annual community summer celebration. Enjoy a fun-filled day of live entertainment, attractions, amusements, food, and FIREWORKS!


Butler County

Big Butler Fair

When: June 27 - July 5 (Fireworks on July 4th)

Where: 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect, PA 16052

What: Carnival rides, Games, Concerts, Trucks and Tractor Pull, Bull Ride Mania Rodeo, and so much more!


Evans City 4th of July Fireworks

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025; Fireworks will start at Dusk

Where: Evans City Road, Evans City, PA 16033

What: 4th of July Fireworks at Dusk


Mars Borough 4th of July Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 2025: Parade 3:00 PM and Fireworks go off at dusk

Where: Downtown Mars

What: Food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for the whole family starting at noon. Bikes and Pets will lead the parade, followed by first responders and other floats, groups, and parade participants.


Zelienople Community Day, 4th of July Parade, and Fireworks

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; 8:00 AM - Dusk

Where: 402 E Beaver St., Zelienople, PA 16063

What: Parade, 5K, live music, and more!

Fayette County

Celebrating Uniontown: Founding Day Festival

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025; 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Where: Marshall Park in Uniontown, 170 E. South St., Uniontown

What: The Herald-Standard is hosting a celebration of Uniontown’s birthday with the Founding Day Festival


Greene County

Waynesburg's 2025 July 4th Celebration 

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Where: Waynesburg Lions Club Community Park; E Oakview Drive, Waynesburg, 15370

What: The Waynesburg Lions Club invites you to celebrate the 4th of July with a fun-filled day of food, cars, music, and fireworks. Bring your chair and/or blanket to the Waynesburg Lions Club Community Park on July 4th and enjoy the holiday with the community.


Indiana County

The Star Spangled Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Fireworks start at 9:45

Where: Mack Park Fairgrounds; 803 Hospital Road, Indiana, PA 15701

What: This Independence Day celebration will incorporate food vendors, craft shows, activities for children, and entertainment. Admission is $3 an individual and $10 per family


Lawrence County

Downtown New Castle: Fireworks Fest

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025; 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Downtown New Castle on South Mercer and East Washington Streets

What: The celebration includes a block party, live music, drinks, food vendors, games, and fireworks.


Washington County

The Canonsburg 4th of July Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; Parade starts at 10:00 AM; Fireworks: 9:30 PM

Where: Parade: Cavasina Drive (near Walgreens); Afternoon Activities: Canonsburg Town Park; Evening Canonsburg Memorial Stadium; Fireworks: Canon-McMillan AHN Stadium, 1 North Jefferson Ave, Canonsburg, PA

What: All-day affair with a parade and fireworks


Claysville 4th of July Festival

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; Starting at 1:00 PM

Where: 720 Templeton Run Rd. Claysville, PA 

What: DJ, Live Entertainment, Contests, Kids Activities, Chicken Flying Contest, Fireworks, and More!


Peters Township Community Day

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025; 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where: Peters Township Parks & Recreation: 120 Rolling Hills Drive, McMurray, PA 15317

What: This spectacular event includes over 150 vendor booths offering food, games, raffles, entertainment, information, and so much fun! This year’s event will be held at Rolling Hills Park! Children will enjoy free rides, bounce houses, face painting, airbrush tattoos, and magic. Come out for the day and don’t forget the evening fireworks display. There is so much to experience in Peters Township!

All visitors must park at the High School. Shuttle service will pick up and drop off at the event. (121 Rolling Hills Drive, McMurray, PA 15317).


Westmoreland County

Idlewild and Soak Zone

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; Fireworks 9:30 PM

Where: Idlewild & Soak Zone; P.O. Box C, Rt. 30 East, Ligonier, PA 15658

What: Celebrate Independence Day at Idlewild and SoakZone.  It's the perfect day for the family to enjoy together, riding rides and water attractions, visiting with your favorite characters from Story Book Forest, and meeting Daniel Tiger.  Plus, stay and enjoy our annual Fourth of July fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. (Weather permitting).  


Latrobe 4th of July Celebration

When: Friday, July 4, 2025; Fireworks kick off at 9:30 PM

Where: Legion-Keener Park; PO Box 105, Latrobe, PA 15650

What: The Latrobe 4th of July Celebration is back with even more free fun for all! Join us July 4 at Legion-Keener Park for an unforgettable day packed with live music, delicious food, fireworks, kids’ activities, local vendors, nonstop entertainment, and, of course, the famous parade! And this year, thanks to a variety of partners, the fun starts early with a brand-new Block Party on July 3. With free admission, free parking, and something for all ages, Latrobe is the perfect place to spend the holiday with family and friends!


Mount Pleasant Party in the Park

When: Thursday, July 3, 2025; 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: At the Gazebo

What: Party in the Park with Fireworks; Live Entertainment, Vendors, Seth the Balloon Guy







 

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