2019 Delaware County & Philadelphia PA Independence Day Fireworks, Parades, Festivities and Celebrations


 

2019 Delaware County and Philadelphia PA Area Independence Day Celebrations and Fun

Sunday June 30, 2019

Tinicum Fireworks at Gov. Printz Park
5 PM – 10 PM
2nd and Taylor Ave. Essington, PA
Come down to the park for another great event! There will be 2 great bands – Buddy Cash Band & Dark Moon, Fabulous food vendors, craft vendors, lawn games and of course the wonderful park amenities..Splash pad, Horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts….
Come relax, eat, play, and enjoy the best fireworks display around! ( They will be launched from a barge in the river. It’s spectacular!)
Details HERE

2019 Glenolden Fireworks
7 PM
at at Interboro Baseball Field, at the end of Hillcrest Ave in Glenolden
Music and games begin at 7, with the fireworks beginning at dusk.
Scout troop 44 will be selling snacks and drinks.
Details HERE

Philadelphia Welcome America Celebration
June 29th – July 4th

See Full lists of Events and Schedule HERE

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Check out list of Museums offering FREE Admission today and other Wawa Welcome America Events in Philadelphia HERE

Free Family Day at The Penn Museum
10 AM – 5 PM
3260 South St, Philadelphia PA
Penn Museum opens its doors to all during the Wawa Welcome America annual celebration. Explore objects from 10,000 years of human history in the new Middle East Galleries, understand more about the human body with real mummies, touch replica artifacts at Cartifact stations, and more! Relax in one of our beautiful outdoor garden spaces, find something special in the Museum Shop, or enjoy a bite in the Pepper Mill Café.
Free admission; no tickets required.
Details HERE

Aldan
Wednesday July 3rd
6 PM – 10 PM
Woodlawn Ave Soccer Field
Delco Cruisers Car Cruise and Mark the Spark begin at 6 PM
Sensational Soul Cruisers begin at 7 PM
Details HERE

Bethel Township
Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd
at Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)
at Bethel Springs Elementary School
Raindate July 5th
Details HERE

Norwood
Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd
Norwood Lower Park
at Dusk
Details HERE

Upper Darby
Concert and Fireworks
Wednesday July 3rd
Gates open 7 PM – Fireworks at dusk
at Upper Darby High School field 
Featuring the fabulous dance band:
Chico’s Vibe!
Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars 
Admission $4 • Children 5 and Under Free
Tickets at Gate or in advance at the UD Performing Arts Center
Rain Date July 5
Details HERE

Free: POPS on Independence
Wednesday July 3rd
7 PM – 10 PM
at Independence Hall in Philadelphia
The Philly POPS continues its 40-year tradition of performance in front of Independence Hall in POPS on Independence. Featuring The Voices of the POPS and the full 65-piece POPS orchestra, this free, patriotic celebration of America’s birthday is part of Wawa Welcome America, the nation’s largest, free 4th of July festival.
With the stunning backdrop of Independence Hall, Music Director Todd Ellison will conduct the POPS in a patriotic show, mixing Great American Songbook classics with today’s popular music. POPS on Independence has become a Philadelphia tradition, enjoyed by 15,000 locals and visitors each year.
The POPS will be joined by Disney Broadway sensation Susan Egan. Susan played Belle in the original Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast (for which she received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations), was the voice of Megara in the movie Hercules, has appeared in many hit TV shows, and has released seven solo albums. POPS fans will remember Susan’s powerful, energetic performance in 2018’s Best of Broadway concert series.
This concert is free and open to all.
Details HERE

Thursday July 4, 2019

Check out list of Museums offering FREE Admission today and other Wawa Welcome America Events in Philadelphia HERE

Kids Eat Free on Thursday July 4th at participating Applebees in Eastern PA, Mercer County, NJ, Greater Baltimore and the Eastern Shore of MD & NJ
**with each adult entrée purchased
12 and under
Dine in only (not valid for take out)
Must order from kids menu
Limit one free kids meal per adult entree
Check with your local Applebees for full details
Other Details HERE

Independence Day at National Museum of American Jewish History
Thursday July 4th
10 AM – 5 PM
FREE
Come celebrate Independence Day with NMAJH! Explore how our leaders impacted American history, American society, and the American Jewish Community. Explore an original letter written by George Washington to the Jewish Community of Newport, Rhode Island, and enjoy interactive gallery talks, story time, and Independence Day arts and crafts projects. All ages are welcome.
Details HERE

Independence Day Celebrations at Colonial Plantation
July 4th to July 7th
Four-day celebration of our nation’s birth! Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, sign our own Declaration using quill pens, and engage in other acts of rebellion on the farm! Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch. Reading of the Declaration of Independence (12:30 and 2:30pm followed by burning of King George in effigy.)
Other Daily Activities:
July 4: Roast s’mores over our Liberty Bonfire, and children can design their own flag.
July 5: Children can make corn husk dolls to take home.
July 6: Dip your own candles to take home.
July 7: Make your own piece of paper, and learn about the materials Thomas Jefferson needed to create the Declaration–from paper, to ink, to pen!
Details HERE

Salute to America’s Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
Thursday July 4th
11 AM – 12:30 PM
S 5th St & Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Presented by the Philadelphia International Airport, the Salute to America Independence Day Parade brings the inspiring words of the preamble to the Constitution, “We the People,” to life with more than 4,000 participants. Winding its way from Independence Hall through the most historic square mile in the U.S., the parade showcases the contributions and talents of diverse groups with colorful floats, marching bands and proud military units.
Details and parade route HERE

America’s Birthday Party with Betsy Ross and Termini Brothers Bakery
Thursday July 4th
9 AM – 2 PM
at Independence Visitors’ Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia PA
Celebrate America’s birthday where it all began! The Independence Visitor Center invites visitors and locals to watch as the iconic Termini Brothers Bakery staff decorates a spectacular five-tier cake live on-site beginning at 9 AM. They will also be arranging 2,500 red, white, and blue cupcakes into the shape of an American flag.
At 1 PM, Betsy Ross arrives with a fife-and-drum procession to lead the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to America, before distributing all of the cake and cupcakes for FREE (while they last)!
Details HERE

Party on the Parkway with FREE Concert featuring performances by Jennifer Hudson, the Philly POPS BIG Band and Meghan Trainor
Thursday July 4th
7 PM – 10 PM
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
Join for a star-studded evening on the Independence Blue Cross Stage featuring performances by two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and Academy Award-winning actress, Jennifer Hudson, alongside the Philly POPS BIG Band, and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Meghan Trainor. The Independence Day celebrations continue with a dazzling fireworks display choreographed to a custom patriotic soundtrack created and performed by the United States Army Field Band. This is the first time in Welcome America history that the United States Army Field Band will perform live on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the fireworks light up the sky above red, white and blue.
The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert & Fireworks is FREE and open to the public. Guests are invited to join the Party on the Parkway beginning at Eakin’s Oval and continuing along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway up to 20th Street. Tickets are NOT needed to watch from the Parkway. Please note, tickets are needed for the seated section in Eakin’s Oval. Become a Friend of Welcome America or follow us on social media to be the first to know when FREE tickets become available.
Details HERE

Aldan
Thursday July 4th
Parade 11 AM beginning at Providence and Woodlawn
Activities and Exercises at Aldan Elementary Following the Parade
Rain Date Saturday July 6th
Details and parade route info HERE

Ardmore
Parade
Thursday July 4th
10 AM – 1 PM
Depart from Chestnutwold Elementary at 10am, up Morris Rd, ending at Elwell Field
Come on out on the 4th! Our bike parade will leave from Chestnutwold Elementary at 10:00am and end up at Elwell Field, where the festivities will begin with a “best-decorated” contest. Adults and kids can participate in field events. Hot dogs and other munchies will be available for purchase, but this is a BYOWB event – bring your own water bottle! 
There is no rain date for this event. If the weather is questionable, please check to verify the event’s status.
Details HERE

Aston Township
Fireworks
Thursday July 4th
at Dusk
at Sun Valley High School
Details HERE

Bala Cynwyd
Thursday July 4th
Parade & Festivities
starting at 9:30 AM
The parade features neighborhood children riding decorated bicycles, marchers in costumes, clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers, floats, fire trucks, police, and public officials. The decorated bicycles and floats are judged prior to the start of the parade and awards are given to the winners during the Carnival.
The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Bala Cynwyd Fire House and 149 Montgomery Avenue and ends at Bala Cynwyd Park at 398 Trevor Lane around 10:00 a.m.
The Carnival, which begins at the conclusion of the parade, includes a brief patriotic program followed by games, rides, running races, and the always popular egg toss. A variety of food options both kosher and non-kosher are available, including traditional hot dogs, soda and pretzels sponsored by the Bala Cynwyd Fire Hose, as well as food tents from local restaurants.
Parade Route, festivities and details HERE

Chester
Thursday July 4th
at Chester Park
4 PM – Dusk
Come have a BBQ in the park, ‘Family Reunion’ Style!
(Families can start setting up their BBQs at 10 AM)Fireworks at Dusk ( approx 9 PM)
Details HERE

Clifton Heights
Thursday July 4th
9AM – 2PM Vendor Event (on Clifton Field)
Parade
10 AM
Beginning at East Broadway and Maple avenues
11 AM Parade Award Presentations (on Clifton Field)
Fireworks
Dusk (approx 9:15 PM) – (Gates open 7 PM)
at the Athletic Field
Details, parking fee and fireworks admission fees HERE

Collingdale
Thursday July 4th
Parade
9 AM
Details HERE
Festivities – Collingdale Park
10 AM – 2 PM
The flag raising and dedication will start after the parade. Followed by field games, races, water slides, trackless train, refreshments, art fair, children’s parade, moonbounces, and the McChord’s in concert.
Details HERE
Fireworks
9 PM
at Collingdale Park
Details HERE

Garrett Hill – Rosemont 4th of July Parade
Thursday July 4th
at Clem Macrone Park Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Details, schedule and list of festivities HERE

Glenolden
Parade & Activities
Thursday July 4th
4th of July Float Contest – Details HERE
The parade begins in the Wells Fargo parking lot at Mac Dade Blvd and Ashland Ave. Participants may begin to lineup starting at 9:30 a.m. Parade time is 10:30. The baby parade will start at Scott and Knowles Aves, and follow the main parade shortly after 11.
Join at Glenolden Park at the conclusion of the parade for patriotic ceremonies followed by food and fun in the park. Bounce houses/games/activities until approx. 3 PM
Food sales will benefit Boy Scout Troop 44. Free water ice will be available while supplies last.
Details HERE

July 4th Celebration at the Grange
Thursday July 4th
9:30 AM
at Grange Field, 701 Grove Pl, Havertown PA
Come out and celebrate July 4 with your neighbors! Fire truck rides, hair spray booth, balloon animals, old school races, a water ice truck and lots more. Parade begins at 9:30, festivities begin at 10am. Prizes for best decorated bikes. $20 entrance per family.
Details HERE

Havertown – Hilltop Civic Association Independence Day Parade & Celebration
Thursday July 4th
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Parade & Celebration
Bon Air Fire Company & Steel Field
The party kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with a celebration and parade from Bon Air Fire Company to Hilltop/Steel Field.
Once there, we have our traditional Veterans recognition ceremony; then we hand out the awards for the best of the best (decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, etc.)
We also have plenty of activities, races, snacks for the kids (and adults!) and a letter station to write to our soldiers abroad.
Details HERE

Lansdowne
Parade and Festivities
Thursday July 4th
9:00 AM Parade starts at East Greenwood & Wycombe Avenues
Fireworks
9 PM
Details and Fireworks ticket info HERE

Leedom Estates
4th of July Parade & Family Fun
Thursday, July 4th
Details and schedule HERE

Llanerch
Llanerch Civic Assoc. 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4th
9:45 AM – 11 AM
Get your bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers ready!
The Annual Llanerch Civic Assoc. 4th of July Parade is coming….
WHERE: Parade leaves from the Llanerch Fire House parking lot
We will parade through the neighborhood ending at Llanerch Park for refreshments and patriotism
EVERYONE is invited!
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Decorate your bicycles, scooters, strollers and even your dog!
Details HERE

Marple Newtown
Parade
Thursday July 4th
10:00 AM
The parade steps off from St Albans Circle in Newtown Square and goes down West Chester Pike and ends at Malin Rd and the Broomall Fire House
The Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade committee has also established a Parade Quiet Zone for individuals sensitive to loud sounds. It will stretch a short distance along West Chester Pike from Evergreen Ave. to Ann Rd. in Broomall. In this zone sounding sirens and blowing air horns will be prohibited.
Raindate Saturday, July 6th
Details HERE and HERE

Media
Media Recreation Board Annual Independence Day Celebration
Thursday July 4th
10am-12pm
Food, fun, and entertainment.
Live performance by Silly Joe.
There will be a water slide, and games for the kids.
There will also be a bike decorating contest for those that wish to participate.
Details HERE

Narberth
Morning Festivties
Thursday July 4th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
at Narberth Playground 80 Windsor Ave Narberth, PA
Fun family activities, food, parades, races, contests, carnival games, a dunking booth and much more
Fireworks
7:30 The Zing Kings
Fireworks at dusk
Details and schedules for morning and evening HERE

Norwood
Parade
Thursday July 4th
at Kugler Park
8 AM
Celebrate Independence Day with the Citizens of Norwood! Old fashioned fun with a Parade and lots to do! Funnel cake, water ice, dunk tank and races for all ages!
Details HERE

Penn Wynne
Thursday July 4th
Parade & Festivities
9 AM – 1 PM
at 1Penn Wynne Park 212 Manoa Road Penn Wynne, PA
Details HERE

Prospect Park
Parade and Festivities
Thursday July 4th
9 AM – 1 PM
Parade Begins 9 AM @Baltimore Ave. – Starting on Baltimore ave. Left on Holmes, Right on 17th ave, Left on Adams Ave, Left on 16th Ave, Right on Pennsylvania Ave, Right on 13th ave, Left on Lincoln Ave. Hold on 11th ave for Youth on Parade, Right on 10th ave, Left on E. Park Square, Right on 9th ave, Right at Prospect Ave into Park Square.
Festivities and music following in Park Square
Details and parade route info HERE and HERE and HERE

Radnor
Garrett Hill Parade
Thursday July 4th
9:30 – 10:00a.m.
Registration for bikes and floats (see how your kids can participate in the parade!)
Rosemont Business Campus
10:00a.m.
Judging Begins
Rosemont Business Campus
10:45a.m. Opening Ceremonies
Conestoga Rd & Williams Rd
12:00 noon
Food, Beverages, and Family Entertainment served in Clem Macrone Park on Conestoga Rd following the parade
Bryn Mawr Rotary Club Races immediately following the parade
12:00 – 2:00p.m.
Character Juggler Chris Ivey
North Trinidad Steel Band
Food and Activities
Details and schedule HERE

Ridley Park
Thursday July 4th
Children’s bike and wagon parade will be starting at 10 am at ABC field and end at the Ridley Park Fire house. Registration for parade will be at 9:00 am at ABC field
The games and many other activities for all ages will start immediately following the parade.
Details HERE

Rutledge
Parade & Festivities
Thursday July 4th
10 AM – 1 PM
Parade begins promptly at 10:30 at Borough hall, ends at Triangle park where games begin at the end of the parade.
Details HERE

Springfield
Thursday July 4th
Parade
9:15 AM
The parade begins at 9:15am. Will parade down Powell Road and end at Veterans Memorial Park on Springfield Road. Back at the park!! – pony rides, moonbounces, and more!
Details HERE

Thornbury
Parade
Thursday July 4th
9:30 AM
Bethlehem United Methodist Church to Thornbury Park
Food & games at Thornbury Park immediately following the parade
Details HERE

Upland
4th of July Festivities
Thursday July 4th
11 AM – 2 PM
at Bristol Lord Field (located at 6th & Main Streets).
Please note that you must be a current resident of the borough to participate.
The ‘Annual July 4th Festivities’ for Upland Borough residents will start at 11:00 a.m. in Bristol Lord Field (located at 6th & Main Streets). Please note you need proof of residence to participate and receive Tickets for the FREE refreshments. Please join us for FREE hot dogs, chips, soft pretzels, water ice, candy and drinks! Entertainment will include a DJ, Clowns, Face Painting and games (water slide and moon-bounces)!
Details HERE

Upper Merion
4th of July Celebration
Thursday July 4th
3 PM
Heuser Park 694 W Beidler Rd, King of Prussia, PA
The day kicks off with a carnival, full of family fun for everyone, and is followed by a fabulous concert for all ages. Fireworks start at dusk, so be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Plus, enjoy food samples and our popular beer garden.
Fireworks:
at Dusk
*In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled to the following night on Friday, July 5.
Details HERE

Adventure Aquarium – Independence Day Splash
Thursday July 4th  9:30 AM – 9 PM
Join on Thursday, July 4th for a celebration of America’s birthday at our 9th annual Independence Day Splash. The aquarium will be open extended hours until 9:00 PM, then you can make your way to view the beautiful fireworks display over the Camden Waterfront. Fireworks can be seen either outside along the riverfront or in limited standing room inside by the cafe or Rotunda windows or at Hippo Fest Central.
The all-new Flying Fish Beer Garden will be open for you to enjoy a refreshing local craft beer from the Flying Fish Brewing Company. Sit, sip and relax outside with your family and friends and test your skills at some outdoor and table games.
The Marketplace will also be open with a limited menu.
Keep the party going as you have fun and let loose with a live DJ dance party!
Details, tickets and pricing HERE

Movie Under the Stars on July 4th: National Treasure!
Thursday July 4th
8:15 PM – 11 PM
at Glen Providence Park in Media PA
Home for July 4th? Spend it in Media! Start the day at Barrall Field for Media Recreation Board’s annual Independence Day Celebration from 10am-12noon. End the day at Glen Providence Park for a Movie Under the Stars!
Starts at dusk (arrive by 8:15pm)
Glen Providence Park sledding hill, W. State St., Media
Rain date Saturday, July 6
Free & family-friendly 
Bring a blanket or chair, and relax on the hillside for a movie under the stars! Opening with shorts from the Media Film Festival, followed by National Treasure, the historical treasure hunt involving the Declaration of Independence. How apt for the 4th of July!
Rated PG. Feature film is 2 hrs 11 minutes. County Parks rules apply, including no alcohol.
Details HERE

Wawa Welcome America Fireworks presented by NBCUniversal and Pyrotecnico
Thursday, July 4th 9:30 p.m. over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Details HERE and HERE

Sesame Place
Fireworks
July 4th & 5th
Fireworks will begin immediately following the 9:00PM evening performance of the Neighborhood Street Party Night Parade on Thursday.
Details, tickets and pricing HERE

Saturday July 6, 2018

Ridley Park Car Show
Saturday July 6th
11 AM
at Ridley Lake
Vehicle entry fee $10
Free for spectators.
Enjoy a fun filled day with a car show, food, music and finish off the night with spectacular fireworks display.
Details HERE

Ridley Park Fireworks
Saturday, July 6th
Fireworks at Dusk (approx 9 PM)
Ridley Lake
Details HERE



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