2026 Fireworks Guide: Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware County & Philadelphia
Looking for the best places to celebrate Independence Day? From waterfront fireworks in New Hope to the iconic display over the Philadelphia skyline, here are some of the region's most popular fireworks celebrations for your newsletter.
Philadelphia – One Philly Unity Concert & Fireworks
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Festival grounds open at 3:00 p.m., concert begins at 5:00 p.m., fireworks follow the concert at approximately 11:45 p.m.
Details: Philadelphia's signature Independence Day celebration featuring major musical acts, food vendors, and the region's largest fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
New Hope & Lambertville – America 250 Celebration
Location: New Hope & Lambertville Waterfronts
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Schedule: Fireworks and synchronized drone show begin at 9:00 p.m.
Details: A special America 250 celebration featuring fireworks launched over the Delaware River, a 200-drone light show, live entertainment, and festivities throughout the weekend.
Ambler Kiwanis Carnival & Fireworks
Location: Wissahickon High School
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Schedule: Carnival rides, games, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk.
Details: One of Montgomery County's favorite family traditions featuring carnival attractions and a community fireworks display.Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks June 30th – July 4th, 2026. Fireworks on July 2nd
Upper Merion Township Celebration
Location: Heuser Park
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Live music begins in the evening with fireworks at dusk.
Details: Popular community event featuring food vendors, entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display. Fireworks to begin at dusk, approximately at 9:15 pm
Lower Providence Township GoFourth! Fest
Location: Eagleville Park
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Festival activities begin in the afternoon with fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
Details: Live music, food trucks, beer garden, family activities, and fireworks
Norristown Fourth of July Celebration
Location: Elmwood Park
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Activities throughout the day beginning at 3:00 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.
Details: Family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks finale.
Southampton Days Fireworks
Location: Tamanend Park. 1351 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: 9:35pm fireworks
Details:
https://southamptondays.com/july-4th
Quakertown Community Day
Location: Memorial Park
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schedule: Community activities throughout the day with fireworks at dusk.
Details: Features live music, food vendors, family activities, and a large fireworks display.
Perkasie Fireworks
Location: Lenape Park
Date: Typically held the weekend before July 4th
Schedule: Evening festivities with fireworks after dark.
Details: A smaller-town celebration with a strong community atmosphere and excellent viewing opportunities.
Media Independence Day Celebration
Location: all over media
Date: July 4th
Schedule: Parades, Live entertainment, followed by fireworks after sunset.
Details: https://www.america250padelco.org for all the details
Radnor Township Fireworks
Location: Radnor High School. 130 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA
Date: Thursday, July 2nd
Schedule: Show begins at 9pm
Details:
Spectators can watch the aerial display from Encke Field, or the surrounding parking lots and baseball fields.
Haverford Township Fireworks
Location: Haverford Township is hosting the Illumination 250 Festival and Drone Show. Instead of a traditional pyrotechnic display, the free, day-long event will feature a choreographed 200-drone light show to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Location:
Haverford High School AJ Cornog Stadium, 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA
Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Schedule:
12-9:30pm **drone show will take place at night
Details: Free and open to the public (pre-registration is recommended). Live music, food trucks, inflatables for kids, craft village and costumed historical figures.
Shippack Village
Location: Palmer Park near Skippack Elementary, 4032 Creamery Road, Skippack, PA
Date: July 4th
Schedule:
Events include an 11:00 a.m. parade, a BBQ at Parc Bistro at 3:00 p.m., and a dazzling fireworks show at 10:00 p.m.
Details: $10 per car, cash only
