When are fireworks near me? Pittsburgh area's 4th of July 2025 celebrations schedule

By: Gianna Girol, KDKA-TV

It’s almost time to illuminate Pittsburgh’s skyline with Fourth of July fireworks. Independence Day is here and there are several places to celebrate around western Pennsylvania.

Firework celebrations, including the iconic Big Butler Fair and Pittsburgh’s display, are back again for another year, along with many others.

Below, you can find a county-by-county list of where you can celebrate and watch fireworks around the Pittsburgh area.

Allegheny County fireworks

City of Pittsburgh:

July 4 at 9:35 p.m. on the North Shore

The City of Pittsburgh will kick off its Fourth of July celebrations at 4 p.m. on the North Shore, moving away from Point State Park due to construction. On the Great Lawn, there will be live music and kid-friendly activities. A food truck will also sit along North Shore Drive. Additional Independence Day festivities are scheduled at Emerald View Park’s Grandview Bandstand. The Pittsburgh fireworks display will begin at 9:35 p.m.

Other Communities:

Avalon — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Bellevue — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Ben Avon — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Ben Avon Heights — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Brentwood Borough — The 2025 Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration will include a fireworks display on Friday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. at Brentwood Park. There will also be a parade at 10 a.m. and the annual Brentwood Firecracker 5K is set for 8:30 a.m.
Carnegie — The Carnegie Independence Day Celebration will occur on Saturday, July 5, in Carnegie Park, with fireworks beginning after sunset.
Crafton Borough — Crafton’s Fourth of July Fun & Fireworks Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, at 4 p.m. in Crafton Park. There will be a live band, food, and fireworks will begin after dusk.
Dormont Borough – The 2025 Dormont Day July Fourth Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dormont Pool parking lot and hillside. There will be live music and food, with fireworks starting around 9:30 p.m.
Emsworth — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Findlay Township — Findlay’s 2025 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, with music, food, giveaways, and more. The fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. at the Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake.
Hampton — Hampton’s Community Day Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 3, at 4.pm. inside Hampton Community Park. There will be live music, food, and inflatables. Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m.
Kilbuck — 2025 North Boroughs Community Day at Avalon Community Park on Sunday, July 6, starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Leetsdale — The Leetsdale Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, will have a parade, food trucks, and live music. The celebration will be all day long, including a Zambelli fireworks show.
McKeesport — Fourth of July fireworks will take place in Renziehausen Park on Friday, July 4, after the Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. featuring PURE GOLD.
Monroeville — Fourth of July fireworks will take place in the Monroeville Mall Annex at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Earlier in the day, a parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center and proceed to the Monroeville Convention Center.
Moon Township — Moon Township’s Annual July Fourth Celebration will take place at Moon Park, on Friday, July 4, starting at 4 p.m. There will be kids’ activities, food trucks, and a flag ceremony. The firework display will begin at 10 p.m.
Mount Lebanon — The Mount Lebanon Independence Day Celebration will take place in Mount Lebanon’s main park around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Festivities will begin at noon with live music, food, games, and more.
Ohio Township — Ohio Township’s Community Day will occur on Saturday, July 19. Enjoy inflatables, raffles, food trucks, and more. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Scott Township — The Scott Township Fourth of July fireworks display will begin around 9:30 p.m. on July 4 in Scott Park.
Shaler Township — Shaler Township’s Community Day will be held on Friday, July 4, at Kiwanis Park. There will be food vendors, firetruck rides, and a military recognition ceremony. Fireworks by Pyrotechnic will begin after dark.
South Fayette Township and Upper St. Clair — The Fourth of July fireworks display can be enjoyed from Fairview Park in South Fayette Township, Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair, and various locations throughout the community. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Beaver County fireworks

Ambridge — Amrbdige is hosting Fourth of July festivities at Walter Panek Park on Saturday, July 5. The park opens at 5 p.m. and will have a beer and wine garden, vendors, entertainment and activities for the kids. There will be fireworks later in the night.
Hopewell Township — The Hopewell Park Fest will take place on Saturday, July 12, in Hopewell Township Community Park. Fireworks will take place around 9:30 p.m.
Independence Township — At Route 151 and School Road, Independence Township will have BBQ, a cornhole tournament, a bake sale and activities for the kids at their celebration on July 11, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

Butler County fireworks

Big Butler Fair — The 169th Big Butler Fair will run from Friday, June 27, until Saturday, July 5. The fair will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4, and the carnival will open at 1 p.m. Enjoy food, games, concerts, rides, and more. The Fourth of July firework display will start between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Mars Borough — Festivities will begin on Friday, July 4, at 2 p.m. with food trucks, vendors, and a parade at 5 p.m. Fireworks will be set off from a new location behind St. John’s at dusk.
Saxonburg Borough — Saxonburg will celebrate with fireworks on Thursday, July 3, at the Saxonburg VFC Carnival Grounds. Grounds will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks will begin at dusk. There will also be food trucks on site.

Greene County fireworks

Waynesburg — Enjoy the Waynesburg Lions Club July Fourth Celebration all day long in Lions Club Community Park. Festivities will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4, with fireworks going off around 9:30 p.m

Indiana County fireworks

Star Spangled Celebration — The 10th Annual Star Spangled Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Mack Park Fairgrounds. The celebration will feature food vendors, craft shows, kids’ activities, and more. Fireworks will start at 9:45 p.m.

Lawrence County fireworks

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration — The celebration is being held on Saturday, July 26, at 5 p.m. at Cascade Park. A fireworks show will conclude the night.
Bessemer Community Days — Enjoy Bessemer Community Days on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26. There will be a parade, food, music, and activities for all ages. Fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 near Keystone Funeral Services.
Ellwood City Festival — The Ellwood City Festival will run from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. The fireworks display will be on Sunday, July 6 at 10 p.m.
Enon Community Day — Enon Valley Community Day will be on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 7 a.m. There will be a parade, car show, vendors, food, and more. Fireworks will take place at 10 p.m.
Fireworks Fest — Fireworks Fest will begin at 4 p.m. in downtown New Castle. Fireworks will take off around 10 p.m. Firework Fest will take place on Saturday, July 12.
Independence Day at Brittain Lake — The annual celebration will begin at 7:30 on Thursday, July 3, at Brittain Lake on the Westminster campus. There will be live music, and the fireworks display will begin around 9:15 p.m.
Lawrence County Fair — The Lawrence County Fair will take place from Monday, August 11, through Saturday, August 16. There will be rides, games, food, animals, and more. Fireworks will take place on Saturday, August 16, at dusk.
Pearson Park — The Pearson Park July Fourth Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be fire truck rides, face painting, food, and live music. The fireworks display will take off at 10 p.m.
Red, White, and Blue at Mines and Meadows — This celebration will take place from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. The fireworks display will take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday night, July 5.
Slovenefest — Slovenefest will be held from Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13 at the SNPJ Recreation Center. This annual celebration of Slovene culture will have continuous entertainment, food, kid-friendly activities, and culture. Fireworks will occur on Saturday, July 12 after dark.
St. Marguerite Festival — The St. Marguerite Festival will run from Friday, July 18, to Saturday, July 19, in New Castle. There will be food, dancing, and live music. Fireworks by Sky King Fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 19.
Summer Throw Down at Mines and Meadows — Summer Throwdown will occur from Friday, July 18, until Sunday, July 20. There will be music, food, a bounce house, and fireworks on Saturday night, July 19 at 10:05 p.m.

Mercer County fireworks

Somerset County fireworks

Somerset — Somerset will hold Ignite the Night on Thursday, July 3, at the Somerset Area School District football stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Washington County fireworks

Canonsburg — The Canonsburg Fourth of July Celebration kicks off on Friday, July 4, with the 41st annual Whiskey Rebellion 5K at 7:30 a.m. There will also be a Fourth of July parade, face painting, rock climbing, and more. Fireworks will take place at the Canon-McMillan AHN Stadium at 9:30 p.m. Gates will open at 8 p.m.
Washington City Spark in the Park — Washington City Spark in the Park will take place on Saturday, July 5. There will be music, swimming, food, and fireworks.

Westmoreland County fireworks

Latrobe 4th of July Celebration — The celebration kicks off with a block party in Downtown Latrobe on Thursday, July 3. The block party will include food, a DJ, face painting, vendors, and more. The celebration continues Friday, July 4, at Legion Keener Park. It will begin with a parade at 10:30 a.m. and the fireworks show will conclude the day’s festivities at 9:30 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Party in the Park — The Party in the Park celebration will be on Thursday, July 3, at the gazebo. It will begin at 5 p.m. and will have a fireworks display.

Other festivals and fireworks

Fourth of July Weekend at Seven Springs — Seven Springs will host its Fourth of July celebration on Thursday, July 3. There will be axe throwing, a DJ, and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Carnegie Science Center — Celebrate the Fourth of July with Carnegie Science Center from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Tickets include a reserved viewing area for Pittsburgh’s fireworks show across the river at 9:35 p.m. There will also be a Fourth of July show in the planetarium, special science demonstrations, and more.
Gateway Clipper Fleet — Spend Independence Day on the water by boarding the Gateway Clipper and enjoying the fireworks show from the Three Rivers. The tour boards at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and includes a snack bar. There is also a dinner cruise that boards at 6:45 p.m. and includes a dinner buffet and music.
Idlewild Independence Day Fireworks Show — Enjoy Independence Day at Idlewild and SoakZone with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4.
Kennywood Celebrate America Festival — Kennywood’s Celebrate America Festival will be Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. Independence Day celebrations will include patriotic music, contests, and the annual “Wiener 100” dachshund race. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. along with all the other rides and food you know and love from Kennywood.
Meadowcroft’s Independence Day Celebration — Meadowcroft’s Independence Day Celebration will feature historical demonstrations, traditional games, and more. The celebration is being held on Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tanger Pittsburgh Patriotic Community Block Party — The block party will be held on Saturday, July 5, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. The party will be at the main entrance and include food trucks, giveaways, a balloon artist, and more.