America is turning 250, and local towns are pulling out all the stops for a monumental July 4th milestone that promises to be a once-in-a-generation, red-white-and-blue Semiquincentennial bash!
Philly is the epicenter of the action, transforming into a massive festival with historic block parties, a giant parade past Independence Hall, and major events keeping the spotlight on the city all summer long. Check the following list for Philadelphia events for the weekend!
In addition, Pennsylvania fairs will keep the celebration rolling through the sunny months. Expect classic funnel cakes, carnival rides, and live music mixed with special community tributes. Click here for the list of 2026 PA fairs.
America’s Block Party will unite communities nationwide on July 3 and 4 for live music, local celebration, and something new: a call to give back, launching Giving 4th. Bring the celebration home. Pick a cause. Make it count. Click here for more details and to host a block party/find a way to give.
While this list may not be comprehensive, here is what we know so far!
To map out your holiday weekend, click the BLUE links below for event details
Bensalem Township (including Feasterville-Trevose)
- Feasterville-Trevose’s America’s 250th Celebration
- July 4 – Join the Hilltop Athletic Association (4100 Grove Ave, Feasterville)! Festivities kick off at 1 p.m., featuring 4 p.m. a $5 bingo, a 6 p.m. BBQ, and the 9 p.m. Big Show. No outside alcohol. Click the event to see flier details of all that will be happening!
Bristol Boro
- Historic Bristol Borough’s America’s 250th and United States Post Office Celebration
- July 2 at 10 a.m.- At the Bristol Post Office in Historic Bristol Borough -Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America and the United State Post office. All are invited. Check event to see the flier with all the details!
Langhorne
- Sesame Place 4th of July Fest
- July 4 -The park is hosting a patriotic celebration featuring character photo ops and a fireworks display. Check the event for all details including pricing!
- 250 Celebration at Styer Orchard
- July 3– 4 p.m. Fireworks, live music, DJ, beer, food, and games for the kids. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Cost – $10 – $15. Check the event for all details
Levittown
- Independence Day Power Tour Hosted by 215 Mopar (4th of July Cruise Syle Parade)
- July 4 – 8 a.m. to 1130 a.m. Celebrate the day with an Independence Day car cruise! Decorate your chairs, grab refreshments, and watch vehicles roll through town. They come to your neighborhood along the route that assembles at Carl Sandburg Middle School and ends at Veterans Memorial Park. Check the event for more information!
Morrisville Boro
- 4th of July at Summerseat
- July 4 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Tours of Summerseat from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence by General Washington, then cake and ice cream after the reading starts at 12 p.m. Check the event and the Historic Summerseat of Bucks County Meta Page for more!
Newtown
- ArtWRKD Presents ” Ideology of Revolution”
- July 3 – Free – starts at 6 p.m. Check event to see all information.
- America’s 250th
- July 5 – from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrate America 250 with Crossing Community Church in Newtown, Enjoy grilled hot dogs, water slides, colonial reenactors, and tournaments. Bring friends and family! Check the event for more details!
Surrender of the Hessian Troops to General Washington” lithograph (National Archives / NARA 532880) – Public Domain – Wikimedia Commons
New Hope
- New Hope-Lambertville America 250 Festival
- Friday July 3 – Sunday July 5 – New Hope and Lambertville unite for a three-day America 250 festival featuring historic theater, live music, a parade, dragon boat races, and a 200-drone synchronized fireworks sky show. Check event for all activities!
- Independence Day Weekend BB-Q
- July 3 – Starts at 7:30 p.m. with Olivia’s Bridge Street Inn’s patio cookout and games. Reservations required watch the 9 p.m. fireworks from their private roof deck. Click here for full details, price, and parking details or call 215-693-1592 during daily business hours. Check event for more information!
- July 3 – Starts at 7:30 p.m. with Olivia’s Bridge Street Inn’s patio cookout and games. Reservations required watch the 9 p.m. fireworks from their private roof deck. Click here for full details, price, and parking details or call 215-693-1592 during daily business hours. Check event for more information!
- Liberty Lights: Friday 250
- July 3 – Enjoy front-row views of New Hope’s America 250 fireworks at the Parry Mansion lawn this Fourth of July! Gates open at 6 p.m. for music, games, and food before the 9 p.m. show.. Click here to get your tickets.
Philadelphia Flagship Events
- First Bank of the United States Grand Reopening
- July 1 – The revitalized and revamped First Bank of the United States — closed since the Bicentennial in 1976 — reopens to the public. Check event if interested.
- America’s Time Capsule
- Once-in-a-generation national record created to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Click here to see what’s in the capsule.
- On July 4, the capsule will be ceremonially buried at Independence National Historical Park, where it will remain sealed for 250 years (until 2276) as an enduring gift from today’s Americans to future generations. Check event for more details.
- Wawa Welcome America Festival
- July 4 – Celebrate at the free Wawa Welcome America Concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! Enjoy performances by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots and more then followed by fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Click on the event for more information!
Tullytown Borough
- 4th of July Dockside Celebration with Live Music
- July 4 – Celebrate from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at D&S’s Low Tide Lounge! Enjoy the Danny Lynch Project live on the docks. Bring your crew, chairs, and BYOB food and drinks. Check all their activities on their event page.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
- Independence Day & America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration w/Fireworks
- July 4 – 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Celebrate America’s 250th with history, live music, concessions, and fireworks over the Delaware River. Entry is $6–$10; families $30. Click on the event to get more details!
- Revolutionary Run
- July 4 – Celebrate America’s 250th at the 44th Annual Revolutionary Run! Races start at 8 a.m. Pre-register for $25–$45. Click on the event for all the info including FAQs, pricing, time slots and more! Entry Fee benefits several organizations.
Yardley Borough
- Gather Place America 250th Gallery
- July 3 & 4 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. -Explore the free America 250th Gallery at Yardley’s Historic 1877 AME Church. Discover inspiring exhibits detailing powerful stories of American resilience. Click on the event to learn more.
No matter how you choose to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, there’s a seat waiting for you. Safe travels, enjoy the fireworks, and have a historic Fourth!
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