2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events and Independence Day Fireworks

Oh Say Can You See... Our Spotlight List of 2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events.

Looking for fireworks and an abundance of red, white and blue Independence Day celebrations? Check out these featured 2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events and fireworks displays that are happening in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania during the 4th of July weekend.

An American Celebration: In Honor of Our Servicemen and Women
Soldiers and Sailors Museum
7/1
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra “An American Celebration: In Honor of Our Servicemen and Women” Summer Concert
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Billy Joel Live in Concert
PNC Park
7/1
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EQT Flashes of Freedom Pittsburgh Fireworks at Point State Park
Point State Park
7/4
The Regatta’s Fourth of July celebration will take place at Point State Park and serve as Pittsburgh’s official holiday celebration complete with local main stage entertainment, food concessions, and plenty of activities for the kids. As in years past, the EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks is produced by Pyrotecnico and is recognized as one of the top 10 displays in the country.
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2016 Independence Day American Flag Folding Ceremony
Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
7/4
Join local veterans and museum visitors to help to unfurl a giant 36-foot American Flag. During the ceremony, participate in the National Anthem and a moment of silence for those who served our country. Then help to ceremoniously fold the flag with the help of fellow visitors.
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Fourth of July at Fort Pitt
Fort Pitt Museum - Point State Park
7/4
Commemorate the Fourth of July at the Fort Pitt Museum. Help Museum staff and volunteers raise the flag and sing the National Anthem. Also experience 18th century military music and how it affected military life at Fort Pitt. The flag raising ceremony will begin at noon.
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Crafton Celebrates - 2016 Fourth of July Celebration
Crafton, PA
6/30 - 7/4
Commemorate the Fourth of July at the Fort Pitt Museum. Help Museum staff and volunteers raise the flag and sing the National Anthem. Also experience 18th century military music and how it affected military life at Fort Pitt. The flag raising ceremony will begin at noon.
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Monroeville Independence Day Parade Celebration
Monroeville, PA
7/4
Home of the Free Because of the Brave Celebration
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Kennywood Celebrate America Days
West Mifflin, PA
6/30 - 7/4
Why limit the Independence Day celebrations to just the Fourth of July?! Celebrate America brings the patriotic party for a long weekend of fun. Catch nightly fireworks over the lagoon, Kennywood’s celebrated Weiner 100 dachshund races, and the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog Eating Contest!
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Ellwood City Festival – Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
Ewing Park
7/1 - 7/3
36th Annual Festival July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2016. ENTERTAINMENT BY ALL LOCAL BANDS ALL DAY! COMMUNITY DANCE PARTY FROM 8pm – 10 pm.
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3rd Annual Little Miss Firecracker PATRIOTIC PAGEANT
Ewing Park
7/1 - 7/3
Patriotic pageant is open to any girl ages 4-7 living within a 15 mile radius of Ellwood City or currently attending an Ellwood City school.
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Ford City SummerFest
Memorial Park
7/1 - 7/4
SummerFest is having a raffle to be drawn on July 4th at the Ford City Park. Tickets are $2. The winner will receive a Le'Veon Bell autographed Steeler football PLUS an authentic engraved 5" x 7" piece of the Civic Arena roof.
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Ross Township Community Day
Ross Community Center
7/3
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The Big Butler Fair
Butler Fairgrounds
7/1 - 7/9
The Big Butler Fair, now celebrating its 161st anniversary, is the largest agricultural fair in Western PA. The event draws over 100,000 people from across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia to enjoy 9 days of food, fireworks, carnival rides, games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls and the Y108 Freedom Festival. Our fair is considered by many to be the best of its kind in the country.
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South Fayette Township Fireworks
Boyce-Mayview Park, Fairview Park
7/4
Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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Mt. Lebanon July 4th Community Day Celebration and fireworks
Mt. Lebanon Main Park
7/4
Games, amusements, food, and other activities.'Tres Lads' Band: Free Concert (at the basketball courts) and Fireworks.
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Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 4th of July Weekend
Farmington, PA
7/1 - 7/4
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is marking the 4th of July with a big celebration. Our Annual Fireworks Display will begin at 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 3.
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Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration
Brentwood Borough, PA
7/4
The annual Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration is one of the most storied summer traditions in Western Pennsylvania.
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Moon Township Independence Day Celebration
Moon Park
7/4
Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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McKeesport Fourth of July Celebration
McKeesport, PA
7/4
Celebrate with THE BUFFETTMAN & THE FRUITCAKES followed by FIREWORKS .
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Shaler Township Community Day and Fourth of July Celebration
Kiwanis Park
7/4
Community Day starts at 8:30 AM with the Jane Neely 5K Race. Registration at 7:45 AM Crawford Pool opens at 12:00 Noon with a D.J. playing music from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Fire Truck Rides in the parking lot from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. "Tobacco Road" and the "Mark Yester" Bands start playing at 5:00 PM. Kids Inflatable Attractions are open from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Food vendors available throughout the day. Fireworks at dusk (approximately 9:30 PM) (Rain date: Fireworks only - July 5th).
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Township of Hampton Independence Day Community Celebration
Hampton Community Center
7/3
Join your family, friends and neighbors for this year's Independence Day / Community Day Celebration at the Hampton Community Park!
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Fourth of July Pittsburgh Dinner Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
The Gateway Clipper Fleet
7/4
As the fireworks light up the Pittsburgh sky to celebrate the 4th of July, you will be aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled riverboat with the best view of the colorful sky. This birthday celebration of the U.S. A. also includes a DJ, a wonderful buffet and the best hospitality that Pittsburgh has to offer!
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6th Annual Beaver County BOOM!
Beaver, PA
7/2
Zambelli Fireworks with a choreographed musical experience. This year's theme is "Red, White and BOOM!", a compilation of patriotic and country music.
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2016 New Kensington Fireworks Festival
New Kensington, PA
7/2
Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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Upper St. Clair and South Fayette 4th of July Fireworks
Boyce Mayview Park
7/4
Upper St. Clair and South Fayette are teaming up for fireworks this year. Fireworks will be launched from Fairview Park on Monday July 4th, at Dusk. For best viewing come to Boyce Mayview Park!
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An American Celebration at Old Economy Village
Ambrige, PA
6/25
Enjoy an old fashioned town celebration for the entire family. Antique cars will be on display. Food, historic artisans, storytelling, an old fashioned spelling bee, and musical entertainment create a wonderful experience for the entire family.
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Kenny Chesney – Spread The Love Tour
Heinz Field
7/2
Kenny Chesney's "SPREAD THE LOVE" Tour with Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion.
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Independence Day Celebration
Avella, PA
7/2 - 7/4
Celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of America with old-fashioned summer games, a recitation of the Declaration of Independence, and a pie-eating contest. Meadowcroft will celebrate Independence Day on both Saturday, July 2 from noon to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, July 3 from 1 – 5 p.m.
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Idlewild & SoakZone!
Avella, PA
7/4
Ligonier, PA
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