Where to see fireworks displays in York County for the Fourth of July 2025

What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a fireworks display? Independence Day falls on a Friday this year. Some fireworks displays will be held before the holiday while others will be held on the Fourth of July or the weekend. It will give those who enjoy fireworks an opportunity to see more than one display.

Here's where you can see fireworks for the holiday:

Dover Township
Red, White & Boom will celebrate the nation's birthday, according to Dover Township.
Fireworks will be set off from Eagle View Park at 2480 West Canal Road. However, the park will not be open to the public.

Spectators can view the fireworks from several locations: Dover High School Stadium, Union Fire & Hose Co. Station 6, Dover Area Community Park, Lehr Park (sensory friendly), and Ketterman Park.

Food trucks will be available from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the township building and Lehr Park. The fire station in Dover borough will be selling burgers, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, pretzels, soda, water, according to the website.

The Spring Garden Band will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lehr Park. The concert will be moved indoors to the Dover Community Building if it rains. A free magic show will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Union Fire & Hose Company Station 6. JABM Entertainment will spin tunes in the high school stadium, the website states.

Date: Thursday, July 3

Time: 6 p.m. for the activities; fireworks display starts at dusk

Location: Dover High School Stadium, 46 West Canal Road; Union Fire & Hose Co. Station 6, 30 East Canal Road; Dover Area Community Park, 2480 West Canal Road.; Lehr Park, 3700 Davidsburg Road; and Ketterman Park, 62 Butter Road.

More information: doverpa.myrec.com

Hanover
Hanover will be holding its annual fireworks display, according to the borough.

Date: Thursday, July 4

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Location: Wilson Avenue, behind Lowe's on Eisenhower Drive

More information: hanoverboroughpa.gov

Jacobus
The 2025 Fourth of July "BLAST" will feature live music, family-friendly activities and fireworks, according to the Jacobus Lions Club, Inc.

When: Friday, July 4 (If it rains, it will be held Saturday, July 5 from 6 p.m. through the fireworks.)

Time: 8:30 a.m. until the fireworks in the evening

Where: Jacobus Community Park, South Main Street, Jacobus

More information: facebook.com/JacobusLionsClub

July4York 2025
Enjoy a concert by the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and fireworks on the holiday.

The concert begins at 8:30 p.m., and a fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m.

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Location: 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York

More information: www.july4thyork.com

New Freedom
The New Freedom Lions Club holds its annual carnival the week of Fourth of July, and it includes fireworks, according to the organization's website.

Date: Wednesday, July 2 (The rain date is Saturday, July 12.)

Time: 10:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. on the rain date)

Location: Marge Goodfellow Park, 1 Playground Alley

More information: newfreedomlionsclub.org

Red Lion
Celebrate the holiday with food, a concert and fireworks in Red Lion, according to the borough.

The Red Lion-Felton Band will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and food trucks will be available.

When: Thursday, July 3

Time: Dusk for the fireworks

Location: Fairmount Park

More information: redlionpa.org

Shrewsbury
The Shrewsbury Fireman's Carnival will be held the week before the Fourth of July, and it will include a fireworks display, according to the fire department's Facebook page.

When: Friday, June 27

Time: 10:30 p.m.

Where: 21 W. Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury (Shuttle service also will be offered from Grace Fellowship Church to the carnival grounds.)

More information: facebook.com/ShrewsburyFiremansCarnival

Springettsbury Township
Springettsbury Township will hold its Independence Day Celebration, part of the Sounds of Summer concert series at Springettsbury Township Park, on the holiday this year.

Dave Bray USA, a U.S. Navy veteran and recording artist, will perform.

When: Friday, July 4

Time: Concert starts at 7 p.m.; fireworks will follow.

Location: Springettsbury Township Park Amphitheater, 1501 Mount Zion Road

More information:www.springettsbury.com

Stewartstown
HARPFEST 2025 will offer live entertainment, food and activities for children, according to the Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks website.

When: Saturday, July 5 (Rain date is Sunday, July 6.)

Time: 4 p.m. for the activities; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for musical entertainment; and 9:30 p.m. for the fireworks

Location: 16 College Ave., Stewartstown

More information: harp-online.org

Wrightsville and Columbia
The two boroughs along the Susquehanna River are hosting a Fourth of July celebration.

It will feature food and beverages, a Kid’s Zone (face painting, a bounce house and games), a disc jockey, and a fireworks display at night.

When: Friday, July 4

Time: Starts at 4 p.m. for the activities; fireworks show starts shortly after dusk

Location: Riverfront Park on South Front Street in Wrightsville

More information: wrightsvillecolumbia4th.com

York Township
Watch a movie — "Despicable Me 4" — and then see a fireworks display.

When: Friday, June 27

Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Location: York Township Park, 25 Oak St.

More information: yorktownshiprec.com

Gettysburg - A Gettysburg Fourth
Spend the holiday at the annual Gettysburg 4th of July celebration.
Six Whiskey Revival will be performing, and 20 or more food vendors will be on site.

When: Friday, July 4

Time: 5 p.m. for the event; 9:15 p.m. for the fireworks

Cost: $5 for parking

Location: Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane

More information: destinationgettysburg.com

Harrisburg
The July 4th Food Truck Festival will feature about 50 food trucks, a beer/wine garden, live music, a petting zoo with mini highland cows, children's activities and more, according to the City of Harrisburg.

The Harrisburg Senators will be playing against the Altoona Curve at 7 p.m., and a fireworks show will be held at the stadium after the game.

Time: Noon to 7 p.m. for the activities; fireworks to follow baseball game.

Cost: Free street parking, $5 on City Island, $5 at the River Street Garage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (discount only applies if drivers enter and exit during these hours)

Where: Riverfront Park, Harrisburg

More information: harrisburgpa.gov

Lancaster
The Summer Music Series at Long's Park will feature a fireworks display after its annual patriotic concert, according to the Long's Park website.

The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own," will perform.

When: Sunday, June 29

Time: 8 p.m. for the concert; fireworks begin at dusk

Location: 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster

Learn more: longspark.org