Before you dig into the deviled eggs, potato salad and hot dogs take a quick glance at this round up of the best celebrations happening throughout the city and surrounding region (in no particular order). There are tons of July Fourth festivities begin July 1st and continue through the weekend until July 5th!
- Three Rivers Regatta (July 2nd-4th): Pittsburgh’s Official 4th of July Celebration! All FREE Family Fun… July 2, 3 & 4. Inflatables, face painting, caricatures—just a few of the activities kids can venture into at Regatta’s Colcom “Cool Off” Kids Zone. [more info]
- 4th at Fort Pitt (July 4th): the Fort Pitt Museum will fire its new replica 18th century cannon to kick off the annual fireworks display at Point State Park [more info].
- Heinz Field 4th of July Celebration (July 4th): Stadium gates open at 2 p.m. and admission is free. FREE concerts on Heinz Field Stage all day! The Steelers Merchandise Store WILL BE OPEN and Steelers memorabilia in the FedEx Great Hall WILL BE OPEN for fan viewing [more info].
- Gateway Clipper July 4th Dinner Cruise (July 4th): Ticket includes sightseeing cruise, live music, a buffet dinner and Best view of the colorful sky! [more info]
- Y108 Freedom Fest @ Butler County Fair (July 4th & 5th): Carnival rides, fair food, petting zoos, farm animals and more (every day during the fair)! Fireworks on the 4th and Freedom Fest on Saturday the 5th. [more info]
- Kennywood Celebrate America! (July 1st – 6th): Featuring patriotic music, special daily entertainment and, of course, FIREWORKS nightly (weather permitting). Plus, save $10 off gate admissions with coupons from participating Giant Eagle locations. [more info]
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort July 4th Celebration (July 4th): Parade begins at 5pm. Kidz Carnival will include carnival games, bounce house, face painting, spin art, sno cones & more! Fireworks and live music at 9:30pm. [more info]
- Independence Day Celebration @ Seven Springs (July 3rd-6th): Seven Springs Mountain Resort celebrates Independence Day with festive activities, great events and plenty of family fun from July 3rd-6th. [more info]
- Fireworks @ Idlewild (July 4th): Enjoy the Holiday with family and friends at Idlewild & SoakZone! Stay for our FIREWORKS display. [more info]
- Tot Time 4th of July Fun (July 1st & 2nd): Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities inspired by a 4th of July theme. [more info]
- Carnegie Science Center July 4th Fireworks Blowout! (July 4th): Discover the scintillating science behind fire, and beat the heat with four floors of hands-on exhibits, Highmark SportsWorks®, an Omnimax movie, and a laser show! One special price gets you into our July 4th Fireworks Blowout from 6-11 pm, plus one popcorn and soda for you to enjoy during the evening. [more info]
- Elliot Extravaganza @ West End Overlook (July 4th): Live entertainment, games, crafts, vendors, fireworks, more! [more info]
- Canonsburg Fourth of July Celebration (July 4th): Huge parade starts at 10am! Plus live music, balloon animals, face painting, spin art, ultimate gaming trailer, family swim party and more! [more info]
- 2014 McSummerfest (June 28th – July 5th): A week long celebration with a firework display on Thursday, July 3rd and live musical performances all week long! [more info]
- Leetsdale 4th of July Carnival (July 1st-5th): A Leetsdale tradition since 1943. This year’s events will include a parade, music in the park, and fireworks at dusk. [more info]
- Masontown July 4th Celebration (July 4th): Free children’s books by The Salvation Army, live music, children’s activities and more! Fireworks at dusk. [more info]
- Moon Township Independence Day Celebration (July 4th): Featured performer, RaeLynn, kids activities and Zambelli fireworks! [more info]
- Independence Day at Belmont (July 4th): $1 all day admission to the Belmont Complex! [more info]
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village (July 4th): Special summer games for participants of all ages including a watermelon spitting contest, an egg toss, a pie-eating contest, and historic races. [more info]
- Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration: 2 day celebration! The festivities begin July 3rd with live music, tasty treats, and children’s activities. July 4th celebrations include a huge parade, a house-decorating contest, music performances, and a spectacular fireworks display. [more info]
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