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Where to watch the fireworks in NEPA

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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is coming up. 28/22 News has compiled a list of places in NEPA where you can watch the fireworks.

Here is a list organized by county:

Lackawanna County

  • Scrantastic Spectacular Fireworks Show- an annual event on July 3.
  • North Pocono Fireworks Extravaganza on July 6 at 6:00 p.m., Rain date of July 7th.
  • Covington Township Annual Firemens Picnic Parade on July 4, the 11th followed by fireworks on the 12th.
  • Jessup 24th Century Association a.k.a "Queen of Angels Parish" at 4:00 p.m. on July 5.
  • SWB Railriders | Independence Day Celebration on July 4.
    • Home game at 6:35 p.m. against the Ironpigs followed by holiday fireworks.
  • Hurricane Hills Sportscenter on June 30 at 9:00 p.m.
  • Clarks Summit 4th of July Celebration on July 3. The rain date is set for July 5.

Luzerne County

  • City of Nanticoke`s Annual Big Bang 4th of July Celebration on June 29.
    • The event starts at 4:00 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 30.
      • Food vendors, moon bounces, pony rides, mini petting zoo. A 10-15 minute fireworks display at dusk.
  • Wright Township Independence Fireworks on July 3.
    • The event starts at 5:00 p.m. Rain date on the 5.
      • Fireworks at dusk. Vendors, food, appearances from the army, moon bounces.
  • Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Kirby Park on July 4 from 12:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
  • Backwoods 4th of July Extravaganza, Backwoods Bar and Kitchen on July 4 from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
    • $10.00 per vehicle. A portion of the proceeds will go to Northmoreland Fire Co.
  • 4th of July weekend fireworks and movie night at the Garden Drive-In on July 6
    • The Gates open at 1:00 PM for “The Car Meet.”
      • Featuring cars, fireworks, and two double features. The snack bar will close at 8:45 p.m. and reopen once the fireworks are complete.

Lycoming County

  • Williamsport "Set the Night to Music" Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4.
    • - Starts at 3:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Monroe County

  • Eastburg’s Big Bang Fireworks on June 29.
    • Starting at 5:00 PM; Fireworks begin at dusk.
  • Shawnee Mountain Fireworks Display on July 5 from 5:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark Independence Day Fireworks on July 4 at 6:00 p.m.
    • The event is free, and the parking fee supports the local fire company. The rain date is July 5.
  • Skytop Lodge Fourth of July Celebration on July 5 fireworks at dusk.
    • Open to the public with limited parking until 8:45 p.m.
      • Parking is only $10.00 per car for non-resort guests. Live entertainment begins at 5:00 p.m.

Columbia County

  • Bloomsburg Town Park- 4:00 p.m. on July 4.
    • - Food vendors on Market St. with performances from the Catawissa military band.
  • Millville Firemen’s Carnival from June 28 until July 6.
    • The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on July 4.
      • Fireworks by “Bixler at 10:00 p.m.

Schuylkill County

  • Independence Day Celebration, Minersville Area Little League Complex on July 3, 6:00 p.m.
    • The event will include food, games, and activities for the whole family.
  • Mahanoy City Fireworks, Mahanoy Area Football Field on June 29.
    • Starts at dusk.
  • Frackville Area Fireworks, Little League/Softball Complex on July 3.
    • Starts at dusk.
  • Port Carbon 4th of July Fireworks on July 4.
    • Starts at 9:30 p.m.

Northumberland

  • Watsontown`s Fourth of July Celebration on July 4.
    • - passing of the flag at 9:30 a.m. followed by a parade at 10 a.m.
      • - Fireworks start at dusk.
  • Sunbury Celebration on July 13.
    • Fireworks start at dusk.
  • Fireworks Over Lake Wallenpaupack on July 4 begin at dusk.
    • Free event with a rain date of the 5th.

Susquehanna County

  • Thompson Hose Company Independence Day Celebration on July 6.
    • The parade starts at 11:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.
  • July 4th Celebration Montrose, Montrose Lake on July 4.
    • Parade at 11:00 a.m. Fireworks will begin around 8:45 p.m.

Synder County

  • Middlecreek Valley Antique Association Annual Fireworks Show on July 6.
    • Starts at dusk.
  • Susquehanna Valley Country Club on July 6 the fireworks begin after 9:00 p.m.

Tioga County

  • Tioga County 4th of July Celebration, Mansfield University on July 4.
    • Fireworks start at dusk. Main Street parade at 11:00 a.m.

Union County

  • Union County Veterans 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks on June 28 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
  • Mifflinburg 52nd Annual July 4th Celebration on July 4 the fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.

Wayne County

  • Lake Ariel Fireworks Display on July 6.
    • The fireman's parade is at 7:00 p.m., and fireworks begin at dusk.
      • Food and games will be available.
  • Downtown Honesdale Fireworks Celebration on July 1, fireworks begin at dusk.
    • Music in the Park is presented by Wayne County Creative Arts Council the Doug Smith Band and Crystal Band Starting at 6:30 p.m.

Wyoming County

  • Tunkhannock July 4th Celebration on July 3
    • The event takes place from 6:00- 9:30 p.m.
      • Hamburgers, hotdogs, sodas & more. Operated by the Tunkhannock Senior Class, Presented by the Tunkhannock Rotary Club. Rain date is set for July 5.

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