Independence Day Celebration

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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

2025's event recap, details, schedule, and partners can be found below.

2025 EVENT RECAP

2025 EVENT DETAILS

DETAILS

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The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration will feature free family activities, music, food and entertainment on the North Shore Great Lawn and Grandview Park Band Stand!

Kicking off at 4:00 pm, activities will include non-stop musical entertainment across two stages on the PNC Great Lawn. Check out the Peoples Natural Gas Food Truck Corral for local cuisines from around the area while gazing up at our 80 foot tall hot-air balloon! Also be sure to visit our Family Fun Zone, and catch some local performers on the Sargent Electric Solar Stage. Looking for more? Be sure to check out the Grandview Park Band Stand for live music, kid's activities, local refreshments, and a premier view of the fireworks display!

The day’s main attraction, the spectacular Independence Day Fireworks, will begin at 9:35pm. Tune in to 100.1 FM KDKA for a live broadcast of a fireworks soundtrack from TJ the DJ paying tribute to Independence Day. Viewers can watch the celebration from home live on WPXI-TV.

SECURITY SCREENING

This event is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. Intervention with any impaired or intoxicated guests will be handled in a prompt and safe manner. Anyone entering this event is subject to a bag check, including but not limited to bags, purses, fanny packs, backpacks, and coolers. All bags are subject to search upon entry and within the event. Prohibited items include but are not limited to:

Alcohol
Ammunition
Drones
Explosives

Firearms
Grills
Knives
Laser pointers

Mace/pepper spray
Pop-up tents
Razor blades
Selfie sticks

Structures
Stun guns
Tasers
Toy guns
Weapons of any kind

Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards.

EVENT SCHEDULE(PDF, 52KB)

2025 PARTNERS

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The City of Pittsburgh and its Office of Special Events thank the following organizations for their partnership on our Independence Day festivities.

Sponsors: PNC, Comcast, Duquesne Pilsner, Trulieve, Sargent Electric Company, Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities Company, PA Lottery, Pittsburgh Pirates, NRG, Visit Pittsburgh, Clark Contractors, MaherDuessel, Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, REMAX, Wamo - 107.3, 100.7 StarPittsburgh, KDKA - 100.1, Y108, 93.7 The Fan, WPXI

last updated: 18/07/2025