Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration: Here’s what you need to know

PITTSBURGH — Plans for this year’s City of Pittsburgh 2023 Independence Day Celebration on July 4 include performances on three stages across Point State Park, the North Shore Great Lawn and Liberty Avenue. The day’s main event, the Independence Day Fireworks, will begin at 9:35 p.m.

Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with programming that includes a C-17 flyover, interactive military display, hot air balloon and children’s activities. Patriotic music and food vendors will be at Point State Park from 4 to 10 p.m.

Headliners The Clarks will be supported on the Main Stage at Point State Park by Full Spectrum, an eight-piece rock ensemble of the United States Air Force Heritage Band, and additional opening acts from the Pittsburgh-area Kenny Stockard and Stone Throwers before the night concludes with a fireworks display.

A new stage location on Liberty Avenue will feature Byron Nash & Jacquea Mae of the group Nash.v.ill and Jay Constable. The Great Lawn Stage on the City’s North Shore will host Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, Billy Price Band, and Let’s Groove Tonight, an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band.

“Every year, Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Celebrations bring thousands of people to our beautiful city to celebrate with each other,” said City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in a news release. “We are fortunate to have incredible partners to help us create a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. I encourage everyone to explore all the programming and safely enjoy our Fourth of July festivities.”

The city has partnered with Trulieve, a provider of medical and recreational cannabis and CBD products that has dispensaries in Pittsburgh.

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