Firework Displays in 2026 in Lancaster County

Key Facts on Independence Day Celebrations in Lancaster County

• Lancaster County offers nearly a full week of Independence Day events each year, from late June celebrations through early July.
• Major highlights include the Lititz Fourth of July Celebration, a patriotic concert at Long’s Park, and the big “Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza” at the Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate.
• Families can choose from free or low-cost events, such as the Independence Day Celebration at Penn Medicine Park (Lancaster Stormers Stadium), Marietta’s celebration at Community Bible Church, and New Holland’s concert and fireworks in Community Park.
• Many events combine concerts, picnics, or full-day festivals with evening fireworks, so visitors can tailor plans around preferred locations, ticket prices (per person or per vehicle), and start times.
• Travelers are encouraged to book lodging early for Independence Day week, as these popular fireworks displays and community celebrations draw both locals and visitors to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. AmishView Inn & Suites is perfect place to stay near fireworks.

Find the right Independence Day celebrations for you!

Are you looking for a great spot to view some beautiful Independence Day fireworks displays? Lancaster County has plenty of options for your viewing pleasure. From music to hot dog eating, it is just not about fireworks but celebration. There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Lancaster County lights up with patriotic pride each July, offering a mix of small-town charm, family-friendly activities, and spectacular fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for a concert under the stars, a community picnic, or a full-day festival, there are celebrations across the county to mark the Fourth in festive style.

From East Petersburg’s early celebration on June 27 to a post-holiday Demolition Derby and fireworks show on July 5 at Bucks Motorsports, there’s something happening nearly every day around Independence Day. Highlights include the Lititz Fourth of July celebration, the U.S. Army Band at Long’s Park, and the big display at the Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holiday, these events are sure to make your 2025 Fourth of July memorable.

Here is a complete list of Fourth of July fun and fireworks in Lancaster County in 2025: 

• East Petersburg Independence Day Celebration
  • June 26th
• • Community Park, 2575 Greystone Road, East Petersburg
  • Events begin at 5:00 p.m., including screening of a family-friendly movie at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 10:15 p.m.
  • Gates for event open at 4 p.m. and event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18.
• Independence Day Celebration at Penn Medicine Park
  • July 3rd
  • Penn Medicine Park – Lancaster Stormer’s Stadium
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Marietta Fireworks Show 
  • July 4th
• • War Memorial Park in Marietta and Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Road, Marietta
  • Events begin at 2 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Annual Fireworks in Mountville
  • June 27th (rain date Sunday June 28th)
• • Froelich Park, 250 W. Main St., Mountville
  • Concert starts at 7PM, Fireworks will be held at 9:30PM
• Patriotic Concert and Fireworks at Longs Park
  • June 28th
• • Long’s Park Amphitheater, 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
  • Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks at dusk.
• Lititz Fourth of July Celebration
  • July 4th (Rain date: July 5th)
• • Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz
  • Fireworks held July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
  • Tickets are $16 for ages 11 and up, $6 for ages 3-10.
  • Home to the second oldest consecutive celebration of America’s Independence in the United States!
  • Events start June 29th with music in the park nights, trivia nights and more.
• Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza at Star Barn
  • July 4th
• • Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown
  • Gates open at 3 p.m. for all day events, with fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission is $20-$30 per vehicle, and $45 for vehicles with more than 8 passengers.
• New Holland Independence Day concert and fireworks
  • July 4th (rain date July 5th)
• • Community Park, New Holland.
  • New Holland Band Concert and events begin at 7 p.m. with fireworks beginning at dusk.
• Celebrate America – Concert & Fireworks Spectacular
  • July 3rd
  • Paradise Barn, Strasburg
  • Gates open at 4PM, concert starts at 7:30PM
• Independence Demolition Derby & Fireworks!
  • July 4th
  • Bucks Motorsports
  • Event begins at 7PM, gates open at 4PM

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