Your Guide to the Weekend Fireworks

It’s that time of year when everyone digs up their best red, white and blue attire and heads out for a weekend of hot dogs, potato salad and other picnic fare.

Independence Day is also a super time to take advantage of the free family entertainment. Here is a list of local fireworks displays throughout the greater Lehigh Valley:

City of Bethlehem: July 4 (All day - Noon - 9:30 p.m.)

Bethlehem Steel Stacks - FREE Entertainment includes these amazing events at Air Products Town Square:

Noon - 6 p.m. - Children's Craft Area

Noon - 2:00 p.m. - Apple Pie Eating Contest

Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Once Upon a Nation

Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Chris Ruggerio

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Junk Rock

8:00 p.m - Allentown Symphony at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks

Dusk - Fireworks display follows the concert. This is going to be an amazing display right at the old Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces!

City of Allentown: July 4 (6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) 

J. Birney Crum Stadium  - Admission is free to the stadium, but donations are welcomed. Fireworks display can be seen from all over the city and outlying areas.

Dorney Park: July 3 & 4 (9:30 p.m.)

Admission is required to enter Dorney Park. However, you can take the family to any of the surrounding parking lots or parks to view the fireworks.

You can also grab a $1 hot fudge sundae at the nearby , or go for the real deal at  on Hamilton Blvd.

Upper Macungie Township: July 3 (8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), Rain Date, July 4

Earl Adams Park, Breinigsville

The township hosts its own free fireworks show, set to patriotic and contemporary rock music. Bring your own chair or blanket.

City of Quakertown: July 4 (7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) 

Quakertown Memorial Park

The Quakertown Band will host a free show starting at 7:30 p.m.

Fireworks display will follow at the park on Mill St., Quakertown.