PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh will host its Independence Day Celebration and fireworks at Point State Park.
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The celebration will be on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will of course include fireworks.
If you can’t make it out to see the fireworks in person, you can watch from the comfort of your own home exclusively on WPXI starting at 9:30 p.m. both on Channel 11 and in our WPXI Now streaming apps and on WPXI.com.
“We are excited to celebrate with fireworks and festivities this Fourth of July,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “I’m looking forward to a day filled with good food, music, and celebrations with friends and family. Thank you to all of our sponsors that have worked with us to make these festivities possible.”
Here’s a full list of events happening downtown on Monday:
Fort Pitt Museum’s “Fourth at the Fort” activities
1 p.m.: Flag raising: Fort Pitt Blockhouse yard presented by Fort Pitt Museum in partnership with Pittsburgh Chapter of National Society of Daughters of American Revolution
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Fort Pitt Museum family-friendly activities
City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Activities
4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Family activities including games, face painters, Summer Soul Line Dancing, State Farm photo booth, demonstration by U.S. Army Pittsburgh Recruiting Company & more
5 p.m.: Squonk performance followed by interactive workshop
6 p.m.: East Winds Symphonic Band
7 p.m.: Squonk performance followed by an interactive workshop
8 p.m.: River City Brass
9 p.m.: City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Fireworks presented by Zambelli (also airing on Channel 11)
Individuals enjoying the festivities in Point State will be subject to a security screening upon entry. All arriving at this event are subject to a bag check, including but not limited to bags, purses, fanny packs, backpacks, and coolers. Visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/July4 for a complete list of prohibited items.
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