Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Fourth of July is right around the corner and there's no better way to celebrate America's independence than with a fireworks show.
Whether you choose to hit the beach for the holiday or fire up the barbecue in your backyard, one thing is for sure, fireworks will likely be heard. You can join in on all the fun at one of the many fireworks spectaculars happening this Independence Day.
Here's where to watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia region this Fourth of July and the weekend.
If you're headed out to the fireworks on the 4th, keep an eye on the skies and stay tuned to the forecast as showers are possible.
Pennsylvania firework shows
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 200 N. 19th St., Philadelphia
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m.
Where: Abington Middle and Senior High Schools, 2056 Susquehanna Rd.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Where: J. Birney Crum Stadium, 2027 Linden St.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:20 p.m.
Aston Township, Delaware County
Where: Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Bethel Township, Delaware County
Where: Bethel Springs Elementary School, 3280 Foulk Rd.
When: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Where: SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Clifton Heights, Delaware County
Where: Clifton Heights Athletic Field, 217 N. Springfield Rd.
When: Saturday, July 6, 9:30 p.m.
Conshohocken, Montgomery County
Where: Borough of Conshohocken
When: Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School, 403 N. Lansdowne Ave.
When: Thursday, July 3, 9 p.m.
King of Prussia, Montgomery County
Where: Heuser Park, 694 W Beidler Rd.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Where: Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Ave.
When: Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. or as soon as it is dark
Where: Stockton Avenue (between Bridge and Ferry streets)
When: Friday, July 5, 9 p.m.
Where: Dayton Street Field
When: Friday, July 5, 9:15 p.m.
Where: Ridley Lake
When: Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:35 p.m.
Tredyffrin Township, Chester County
Where: Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd.
When: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County
Where: Furey Road Park, 8500 Furey Rd.
When: Friday, July 5, at dusk
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd.
When: Saturday, July 6, at dusk
New Jersey firework shows
Atlantic City, Atlantic County
Where: Atlantic City beachfront, can be viewed from the Boardwalk
When: Tropicana's fireworks show happens Thursday, July 4 and every Saturday through Aug. 31 at 10 p.m.
Where: Intersection of Clements Bridge Rd and Barrington Ave.
When: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Where: Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place
When: July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Wiggins Park 2 Riverside Drive, Camden
When: Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cherry Hill West High School, 2101 Chapel Ave.
When: Wednesday, July 3, at 9 p.m.
Evesham Township, Burlington County
Where: Savich Field, 510 E. Main St.
When: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Haddon Township, Camden County
Where: Haddon Twp. High School Football Stadium, 406 Memorial Ave.
When: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Lower Township, Cape May County
Where: Bayfront in North Cape May
When: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.
Where: The beach at Huntington Avenue
When: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Medford Township, Burlington County
Where: Freedom Park, 86 Union Street
When: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Where: Overbrook High School,1200 Turnersville Rd.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Alcyon Lake/Alcyon Park/Betty Park, Cedar Avenue and County Road 624. $4 ticket required to view from inside Alcyon Park for the best view.
When: Gates to Alcyon Park open at 8 p.m. on July 5. Show begins at dusk.
Where: Ocean City Boardwalk
When: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Sea Isle City, Cape May County
Where: 50th Street Beach
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Recreation Fields at 81st Street and Second Ave.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Newport Avenue
When: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Where: Vineland High School
When: Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. following concert at 7 p.m. at Giampietro Park. Rain date July 5.
Washington Township, Gloucester County
Where: Washington Township High School
When: Thursday, July 4. 9 p.m. fireworks following 6:30 p.m. parade. Rain date July 5.
Where: Wildwoods Boardwalk
When: Thursday, July 4, 10 p.m.
Delaware firework shows
Where: Bethany Beach Bandstand (Boardwalk- Bethany Beach)
When: Thursday, July 4, following 7:30 p.m. concert
Where: Legislative Mall, 410 Legislative Ave.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Where: Near McKinley Street on Rehoboth Bay
When: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Main viewing area is located at Swift Park, Piedmont Baseball Fields, Hockessin Library and Artesian Soccer Fields
When: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Where: Janosik Park, Front St.
When: Thursday, July 4, After 8 p.m. car show
Where: All along Lewes Beaches (fireworks can also be seen from town as well)
When: Thursday, July 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Park, 200 E Cochran St.
When: Thursday, July 4, 9-9:30 p.m. start time
Where: 32267 Clubhouse Way, Millsboro (The Clubhouse at Baywood)
When: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Where: University of Delaware Athletic Complex
When: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Where: Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk & Beaches
When: Saturday, July 6, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Dr.
When: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.
CBS News Philadelphia interns Moira Vaughan and Victoria Newsome contributed to this report.