(File Photo of a Firework Burst)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) Fireworks shows around Beaver County and around Pennsylvania are getting ready to launch. This is headlined by the upcoming Beaver County Boom in Bridgewater on Saturday, July 28th. This show will also feature the Zambelli Fireworks show, “Cosmic Connections,” which won Festival Grand Champion in 2024 at an international fireworks competition in Canada. According to the Beaver County Times, here is some information about local fireworks shows in Beaver County and one in Pittsburgh.
Beaver County Boom!
Location: Boom on the Bridge in downtown Bridgewater
Date and Time: Saturday, June 28th beginning at 3 p.m. and fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m.
Information: Visitors can enjoy food, live music, local vendors, professional wrestling matches from 880 Wrestling, and the Zambelli fireworks show, “Cosmic Connections.”
Ambridge Fireworks Show
Location: Walter Panek Park in Ambridge
Date and Time: Saturday, July 5th at 5 p.m., fireworks stsrting at 9:40 p.m.
Information: Ambridge will have a variety of vendors, live music, and kids’ activities at its fireworks pre-show. Parking areas are near the Ambridge Regional Center and the Waste Management Building and a shuttle from Frye Transportation will stop at the latter. Any weather updates will be posted to the Ambridge Fireworks Committee’s Facebook page. (link included if you move your mouse over Ambridge Fireworks Committee’s Facebook page)
Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival
Location: Ellwood City with the fireworks show at Helling Stadium in Ellwood City
Date and Time: Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th with fireworks launching July 6th at 10 p.m.
Information: This festival will bring the community together for various entertainment and craft-buying opportunities.
Hopewell Township Park Fest Community Day
Location: Hopewell Township
Date and Time: Saturday, July 12th from 3:30-9:30 P.M.
Information: This is Hopewell Township’s largest annual celebration. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks and community activities. Dusk on Saturday, July 12th will be when the fireworks are planned to launch.
Independence Township Fireworks Show
Location: Leopold Lake Park in Imperial, Pennsylvania
Date and Time: Friday, July 4th starting at 5 p.m.
Information: There will be music, food, airbrush tattoos and giveaways. Parking is prohibited along Route 30, so shuttles will run from the Activity Center at 310 Main Street, and the Pittsburgh International Commerce Park will accommodate the crowds. According to event organizers, fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. and shuttle service will be available after the display. Visitors are asked to leave their pets at home.
Moon Township Fireworks Celebration
Location: Brewer Airport Toyota in Moon Township
Date and Time: Friday, July 4th at 4 p.m. with fireworks launching at 10 p.m.
Information: Visitors can expect food vendors, a petting zoo, inflatables and live music. Families are reminded to leave their pets at home.
Pittsburgh Fireworks Show
Location: North Shore Great Lawn in Pittsburgh
Date and Time: Friday, July 4th at 4 p.m. with the fireworks launching at 9:35 p.m.
Information: The celebration will feature nonstop musical entertainment on two stages. A food truck corral and family-friendly games will also be available throughout the celebration. The fireworks last around 25 minutes. KDKA Radio (100.1 FM) will broadcast a soundtrack throughout the display, and for those unable to make it to the city, fireworks will also be streamed live on WPXI.