Photo by James Short.
There are plenty of ways in and around Philadelphia to enjoy the July 4 holiday. From fireworks to parades, communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are gearing up for a fabulous Fourth. The day would not be complete without some fantastic firework displays and bustling parades.
With events for all ages, here are some hot spots to grab some great views of these fabulous fireworks, patriotic parades, and community celebrations.
Montgomery County
Skippack Village
Parade: 11 a.m. along Route 73 on July 4
Fireworks: Dusk, at Palmer Park, 4022 Heckler Road on July 4
BBQ: 3 p.m. at Parc Bistro, 4067 Skippack Pike on July 4
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Lower Providence Township
Fireworks: Dusk at Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive; 28th Annual Event
Festivities: 7 p.m. Eagleville Park, with DJ, food vendors
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Events slated for July 4
Rain date: July 5
Conshohocken Borough
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Sutcliffe Park closed for discharge zone
Viewpoints throughout borough
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Ambler Borough
Carnival: Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6 at Wissahickon High School, hosted by Ambler Kiwanis Club, nightly 6 to 10.
Fireworks: Friday, July 5, raindate Saturday, July 6
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Glenside
Children’s Program: July 4 at 10 a.m. at Renninger Park, 185 S. Keswick Ave.
Parade: 4 p.m. through Glenside, along Easton Road
Fireworks: July 4 at dusk, at Abington High School
Suggested event parking
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King of Prussia
Carnival: July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Heuser Park, 694 W. Beidler Road, KOP
Beer Garden: Provided by Conshohocken Brewing Company
Live Concert: The Dirty Dance Band, 5 p.m.
Fireworks: Dusk, around 9:15 p.m., at Heuser Park
Food will be available for purchase.
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Horsham
Ice cream social: July 4, noon to 3 p.m. at Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road
Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Dancers, quill writing, games
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Bucks County
Doylestown
Fonthill Castle July 4, noon to 4 p.m.
Bicycle Parade: 12:30 p.m.
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Quakertown
Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 11 a.m., Memorial Park, 600 W. Mill St.
Community Day Festivities 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
All events July 4
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Sellersville
Bell Ringing: 10:30 a.m., Sellersville Museum, 120 E. Church St.
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Lambertville-New Hope
Fireworks: July 5, 9:30 p.m., along the river
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Southampton
Baby Parade: 9 a.m., FirstTrust Bank Drive-Thru, July 4
Parade: 9:30 a.m., along Second Street toward Klinger Middle School, July 4
Carnival: July 1 to 6
Concerts: July 4, 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Fireworks: July 4, 9:35 p.m.
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New Britain/Chalfont
Parade: July 4 at 9:30 a.m., from Town Center in New Britain Borough to North Branch Park in New Britain Township
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Philadelphia
Freedom Fest
5 to 9:30 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Park, Linden Avenue
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Concert and Fireworks
7 p.m. start
Ben Franklin Parkway
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