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Independence Day Celebrations & Fireworks in Harrisburg and West Shore

Your guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in the Cumberland Valley and Capital Region

By Rachael Benion, publisher, Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore May 29, 2025

Don't miss any of the fireworks, festivities & fun to be had in Harrisburg or the West Shore! In the event of rain or poor weather please double check for cancellations/postponements. I hope you and your family get a chance to catch some of these awesome displays! If you know of any Fireworks displays or Independence Day Celebrations around Cumberland Valley or the Capital Region, please shoot me an email at rachaelb@macaronikid.com. 


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🎇 Fireworks Fridays with the Harrisburg Senators

Fridays all summer long | 7:00 PM
FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg

Friday nights at FNB Field end with a bang—literally. Every home game wraps with a dazzling fireworks show the kids will talk about all week. Expect bonus boom-booms on select other nights too (looking at you, July 4th). Baseball and fireworks: name a better summer duo. We'll wait.

🎆 Harrisburg Senators 2025 Fireworks Nights

Fridays (Every Friday Home Game)

  • June 6Star Wars Night
  • June 20Faith Night
  • July 44th of July Celebration
  • July 11First Responders / Jeep / Negro League Night
  • July 25Christmas in July
  • August 8East vs. West Shore Night
  • August 29Colors of Cancer Night
  • September 12Mayflies Game

Bonus Fireworks Nights

  • Tuesday, July 8In Our Senators Era Night
  • Tuesday, July 22Taco & Tequila Tuesday
  • Saturday, September 13Boardwalk Bash / Recovery Night
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Kids Night – Yellow Breeches 500 @ Williams Grove Speedway

Friday, June 13, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA

Buckle up for a night of speed, sparks, and family-friendly thrills! Kids Night at Williams Grove features racing action, special kids activities, and a fireworks display to close out the evening in style. Bring earplugs—and your best cheering voice.

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Fun Food Fest @ Hampden Park (Mechanicsburg)

A summer night done right: food trucks, live music, lawn chairs, kids with sticky faces, and fireworks bursting in the sky. It’s everything your small-town summer memory reel needs, all in one place.

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Hampden Park, Mechanicsburg, PA

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July 4th Food Truck Festival @ Riverfront Park (Harrisburg)

Before the fireworks light up the sky, let the food trucks light up your taste buds. Enjoy live music, lawn games, and street food from every corner of the culinary universe—plus a killer view of the Susquehanna. All ages welcome and entry is free!

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Riverfront Park, Harrisburg, PA


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4th of July Firework Show – Shippensburg Memorial Park
📅 July 4, 2025 | 🕗 Fireworks at Dusk
📍 Shippensburg Memorial Park
🎇 Full Event Details


This is a living guide and will be updated as we find more fireworks fun!  Check out our calendar for more options




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