You Won't Want To Miss The 6 Most Enchanting Fireworks Displays In All Of Pittsburgh
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 04, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Just as Pittsburgh plunges into a heat wave, we, Pittsburghers, are also planning our Fourth of July celebrations. Some of us have long-held traditions that we follow each year without fail. And, others like to do something new each year. Whatever your plans during the day, cap off your Fourth of July with one of these epic fireworks displays in Pittsburgh at night.
Pittsburgh’s epic Fourth of July festivities – Celebrate America – kick off at noon on July 4, 2018. Spend the day visiting the food vendors, listening to live entertainment, and taking the kids to visit the activity-packed Kids Zone. The day culminates with one of the area's most epic fireworks displays, set to begin at 9:30 p.m.
Don’t want to miss downtown Pittsburgh’s fireworks or your neighborhood fireworks on the Fourth? No worries. Kennywood celebrates Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display each night from June 30 through the Fourth of July. Of course, if you visit on the Fourth, you can cheer on the contestants of the Weiner Dog Races and the hot dog eating contest.
Can you think of a better way to spend the Fourth of July than at Idlewild & SoakZone? Beat the scorching temps of the day by frolicking in the water at SoakZone before drying off on the rides in the park. Then, of course, get ready for the highlight of the day’s events. The fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m.
The Big Butler Fairgrounds hosts the Big Butler Fair every July. This year’s spectacular event runs through July 7, 2018. Explore the fairgrounds, where you’ll find numerous exhibitions, carnival rides, and plenty of concessions. The fireworks show blasts off at dusk on the Fourth of July.
Head to the mountains and Nemacolin Resort for an unforgettable Fourth. Spend the day at the Sundial Lodge, where you’ll find a plethora of kid and family-friendly activities. Stay hydrated (and full!) by visiting the food booths, the bar, and the indoor eatery offering a la carte items. Fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m.
Watch the epic downtown fireworks display from the North Shore’s Heinz Field. But, first spend the day celebrating America’s Independence with a host of fun activities, including live entertainment by Michael Ray, Tim Litvin, and the Stickers. Admission is free. The day will also feature plenty of delicious food and family-friendly activities.
Which of these fireworks displays in Pittsburgh will you watch this Fourth of July? Or, are there other fireworks displays that you prefer? Join the conversation in the comments. Then, click here to read about the nine best places in the Burgh to go on a picnic, the perfect way to spend a Fourth of July afternoon.
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