Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in Pittsburgh in 2025
Rep your red, white and blue and head to Pittsburgh this Fourth of July! Check out these spectacular 4th of July events happening in Pittsburgh in 2025.
Attend the Independence Day Celebration on the North Shore Great Lawn
Experience Pittsburgh’s largest Fourth of July firework display during the City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration from 4-10 p.m. on July 4.
Events and activities are subject to change:
Kicking off at 4:00 pm, activities will include non-stop musical entertainment across two stages on the PNC Great Lawn. Check out the People's Food Truck Corral for local cuisines from around the area while gazing up at our 80 foot tall hot-air balloon! Also be sure to visit our Family Fun Zone, and catch some local performers on the Sargent Electric Solar Stage. Looking for more? Be sure to check out the Grandview Park Band Stand for live music, kid's activities, local refreshments, and a premier view of the fireworks display!
The fireworks display begins at 9:35 p.m. lighting up the skyline for a jaw-dropping 25-minute celebration!
Celebrate America at Kennywood
Every July, Kennywood offers an array of thrilling activities to celebrate Independence Day. With its seven roller coasters, including the record-breaking Steel Curtain, and dozens of other rides, plenty of adrenaline is guaranteed. The Fourth of July celebrations on July 4-5, 2025, include
- Fireworks
- Patriotic Music
- Contests
- The annual Wiener 100 dachshund race
- Plus all the rides, food and fun you love from a visit to Kennywood!
Visit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Have a historic Fourth of July to remember with special activities at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. An affiliate museum of the Senator John Heinz History Center, Meadowcroft is the oldest known site of human habitation in North America.
Celebrate the spirit of America on Friday, July 4, 2025 with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft’s 18th-century frontier and 19th-century rural village. Throughout the day, visitors can also explore the prehistoric wonders of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter.
Celebrate Independence Day with star-spangled science!
Friday, July 4, 6–11 pm
Secure the perfect view of Pittsburgh’s beautiful fireworks in an explosively fun way at the Carnegie Science Center! Tickets include a reserved viewing area for the massive fireworks show across the river at 9:35 p.m., a movie and popcorn in The Rangos Giant Cinema, a Fourth of July show in the planetarium, live entertainment, cash bar, and four floors of exhibits.
Celebrate America’s Birthday Aboard the Gateway Clipper
Board one of Gateway Clipper Fleet's riverboats and celebrate the 4th of July out on the water — Pittsburgh style! Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of July 4th on the Three Rivers.
The dinner cruise features a fantastic Independence Day Buffet, music, dancing and a fabulous view of the fireworks! Or, go on a one-hour Fireworks Cruise for the best view in the city to enjoy the sights and sounds.
More Allegheny County Fireworks
Can't make it down to the Point for the spectacular? Not to worry! Here's some other places and times you can find fireworks shows throughout Allegheny County:
Updates below for 2025. New events will be added as announced
- Saturday, June 28:
- Franklin Park Borough - Food trucks, activities, entertainment, petting zoo, ax throwing and more starting at 4 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29:
- Ross Township - Parade from 2-3 p.m. and fireworks celebration from 5-9 p.m. with food trucks, petting zoo, live music and more.
- Thursday, July 3:
- Findlay - Fireworks at Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake at 9:45 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. with music, food, airbrush artists and giveaways.
- Hampton Township - Community Day celebration begins at 4 p.m. with live music, community vendors, inflatables, food vendors and more plus fireworks in the evening.
- Friday, July 4:
- Mt. Lebanon - Fireworks at Mt. Lebanon Main Park at 9 p.m. Live music, food, music, games and more. Event starts at noon that day.
- Crafton - Crafton Park
- Monroeville - Monroeville Mall Annex at 9:30 p.m.. Parade starting at 9 a.m. at Miracle Mile Shopping Center proceeding to Monroeville Convention Center.
- Brentwood - Brentwood Park at 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 10 a.m. parade.
- Scott - Scott Park at 9:30 p.m.
- South Fayette & Upper St. Clair - Fairview Park and Boyce Mayview Park at 9:30 p.m.
- Dormont - Dormont Pool parking lot is the place to be from 7-10 p.m. with live music, cool treats and hot dogs plus Zambelli fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 5:
- Carnegie - Carnegie Park after sunset
- Saturday, July 19
- Ohio Township - Raffles, inflatables, games, parades, food trucks, touch a truck and much more with fireworks at dusk.
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Kennywood4800 Kennywood Blvd.
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122
Gateway Clipper Fleet350 W. Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park115 Federal St., PNC Park at the North Shore
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village401 Meadowcroft Rd.
Avella, Pennsylvania 15312
Carnegie Science CenterOne Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212