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Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in Pittsburgh in 2023
Whip out 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 2023.
Start your day at Fort Pitt Museum for a flag raising ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by family-friendly activities like cannon-firing and martial music until 4 p.m. Then the main event kicks off at 4 p.m. with local and nationally touring acts across three stages in Point State Park, North Shore Great Lawn and Liberty Avenue. The holiday celebration features a C-17 flyover, hot air balloon, food truck corral and kids’ activities including face painting, caricatures, interactive displays and more.
The fireworks display begins at 9:35 p.m. lighting up the skyline for a jaw-dropping 25-minute celebration!
Musical entertainment at the Independence Day 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 starting July 1 through Independence Day feature all this and more:
Fireworks July 3 & 4
Patriotic Music
Contests
The annual Wiener 100 dachshund race
Visit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Celebrate the spirit of America on Sunday July 2, 2023 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.
Have a Fourth of July to remember with special activities at Meadowcroft!
Celebrate Independence Day with star-spangled science!
Tuesday, 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.
Experience star-spangled science and the best view for fireworks right here at the Science Center!
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:
Lawrenceville - Arsenal Park at dusk. Live music, baseball/softball games and kids activities throughout the day.
July 3:
Findlay - 200th Anniversary celebration 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
July 4:
Mt. Lebanon - Mt. Lebanon Main Park at 9 p.m. Live music, food, music, games and baseball/softball games throughout the day.
