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Where to See Fireworks Around The Philadelphia Region 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - The world is reopening just in time for an adventure-filled summer, and what better way to celebrate a shift into newfound freedom than with an extravagant firework display? From 360° panoramic wheel views to festival-driven firework spectaculars, see below for a guide to the region's most elaborate firework events and locations to discover where you can ring in summer 2021 with a bang!  

Where to See Fireworks Around The Philadelphia Region 2021

4th of July Fireworks

Atlantic City

Take in fireworks like never before at The Wheel at Steel Pier in Atlantic City. The country's 3rd largest Wheel (standing at 227 ft tall) is considered a breathtaking spot to view one of the region's most impressive firework displays while offering 360° panoramic views of the sky. A premier oceanfront firework spectacular is set to take place Friday, June 25 at 9:30 p.m...  

Philadelphia

The best Jul 4 fireworks are in the city where it all started! A signature event of the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, the iconic firework display returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 8 p.m. on July 4. The Wawa Welcome America Fireworks Spectacular welcomes guests from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle to enjoy this rousing and patriotic festival grand finale. The official fireworks soundtrack will air on The Breeze 106.1 FM. 

Lancaster

Celebrate Lancaster, an annual celebration of Lancaster City's vibrant culture & diversity, returns with a massive fireworks display on June 25! Fireworks will be spread throughout the city at multiple locations, and the best vantage point is The Exchange. As the highest rooftop in Downtown Lancaster, The Exchange overlooks Penn Square atop the Lancaster Marriott, offering great views to enjoy the fireworks display while sipping craft cocktails and local drafts and the restaurants' delicious menu of inventive shared plates. 

Chester County

The annual Chester County Balloon Festival will feature an impressive fireworks display on June 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2021, at a NEW VENUE! The free event is located at the Willowdale Steeplechase on 101 East Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. This venue will provide a showing of hot air balloons, grassy areas for spectator viewing, and a new tailgating area.

Bucks County

You won't want to miss the fireworks at Shady Brook Farms for their Saturday unWINEd Concerts on July 3 & Sept 4! Featuring a lineup of bands playing your favorite summer hits and FIREWORKS to end the night. Bring your lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the music under the stars. The events include loads of activities for the kids, tasty food, locally brewed beer, Rose Bank Winery wines & themed cocktails. Gates open @ 5 pm, music starts @ 6:30pm. Get your tickets ahead online; no tickets will be sold at the door!

Delco 

For all of the history buffs in and around Delaware County, Ridley Creek State Park is serving up a slice of the past along with their fireworks spectacular this year. On July 3rd and 4th, spectators can celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the acting crowd's reaction. Guests are welcomed to show their loyalty by signing the Declaration. Other activities at the farm include cooking, textile demonstrations, long rifle, and animal talks. Enjoy the Fourth as it was celebrated years ago on an actual colonial farm in Chester County.