Philadelphia Summer Fireworks Guide


There’s no better way to celebrate summer the American way than with loud bright things blowing up in the sky. For a healthy dose of over-stimulation, celebrations all around town light up the sky with brilliant, not-so-subtle displays. Most of the action happens at the height of BBQ season, but here’s a list of the firework action going on now through September.

Riversharks Fireworks at Campbell’s Field
Fridays/Saturdays, May 2nd – September 18th, post-game, Campbell’s Field, 401 Delaware Avenue, Camden.

Seasonal Fireworks at Longwood Gardens
May 24th, July 4th and 19th, August 16th and 30th, and September 13th, Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road.

Neighborhood Street Party Parade at Sesame Place
May 25th, July 4th, and August 31st, Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne.

Phillies’ Fireworks
June 26th and 27th, after last out, Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way.

Wawa Welcome America!: Philly 4th of July Jam and Fireworks
July 4th, Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Adventure Aquarium’s Waterfront Fireworks Celebration
July 5th, views from Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street, and Wiggin’s Park, Mickle Boulevard, Camden.

Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids Post-Game Fireworks
July 12th, PPL Park, 1 Stadium Drive, Chester, Pa.