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June 25, 2018

Where to view Fourth of July fireworks in Philly, the suburbs and at the Shore

Whether staying in the city or sitting beachside, use this July 4 guide for your best view

Fourth of July Fireworks
Fourth of July fireworks J. Fusco/Visit Philadelphia™

Fireworks above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

It's almost the Fourth of July, when fireworks displays will light up the sky in towns, boroughs and cities across the country.

Below, we've listed locations and times to view fireworks shows nearby, in Philly, the suburbs and at the Jersey Shore.


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Philadelphia Museum of Art On the Fourth of July, there will be fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The fireworks show, part of Wawa Welcome America, will start at 9:30 p.m.

Penn's Landing in Philadelphia – There will be fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on June 30, as part of Wawa Welcome America.

Atlantic City, N.J. – On July 4, there will be two fireworks shows in Atlantic City. The first will take place by the Borgata at 9:20 p.m., and the second will be by the Tropicana at 10 p.m.

Camden, N.J. The Camden County Freedom Festival will kick off at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Wiggins Park. At 9:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks show over the Delaware River.

Sea Isle City, N.J.  Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. on July 4. They will be launched from a barge near the 50th Street beach.

Avalon, N.J. There will be a fireworks show at 30th Street beach on July 4. It will start at 8:45 p.m. Also, earlier in the day, there will be live music and a boat parade.

Stone Harbor, N.J. Look for fireworks around 9:30 p.m. on July 2. The fireworks will be launched from a barge off of 95th Street beach.

Ocean City, N.J. On the Fourth of July, the Ocean City fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

North Wildwood, N.J. – Fireworks will be visible from the boardwalk beginning at 10 p.m. on July 4.

Margate, N.J. – Fourth of July Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m., on Huntington Avenue Beach.

Conshohocken, Pa. – There will be fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 3, at Sutcliffe Park.

Phoenixville, Pa. – Fireworks will be set off at dusk, around 9:15 p.m.

Glennside, Pa. – On July 4, there will be a fireworks show after sunset. Earlier in the day, there will also be a parade through the town.

King of Prussia, Pa. – Enjoy a carnival at Heuser Park on July 4, before the fireworks show at dusk.

G. Widman/Visit Philadelphia™

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