Where to watch the fireworks this year in Pittsburgh

Independence Day is coming up and there are several different events happening around the area.

The Celebrate America event, centered on Point State Park, is Pittsburgh’s official Fourth of July celebration, and it kicks off with a flag raising, music, food and children’s activities.

The EQT Flashes of Freedom fireworks show starts at 9:35 p.m. The fireworks are launched from barges at the Point.

VIDEO: 2017 EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks

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Those who can't see it in person can watch it exclusively on Channel 11, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m.

**2018 Fireworks**
Name	Date & Time	Venue
June 22nd
Pirates vs Arizona D-backs	Jun 22, 2018 @ 7:05 AM	PNC Park - After the Game
JUNE 30th
Bethel Park 4th of July Spectacular	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:40 PM	Millennium Park
Caste Village Fireworks	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:00 PM	Caste Village
Kennywood Celebrate America - Sat.	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Kennywood - Weather permitting
Lawrenceville Arsenal Park Fireworks	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Arsenal Park - Fireworks at dusk
North Boroughs Community Day	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:15 PM	Avalon Community Park and Pool
Peters Township Community Day	Jun 30, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Peterswood Park
JULY 1st
Ambridge Fireworks	Jul 1, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Ambridge Fireworks
Ambridge Fireworks 2018	Jul 1, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Walter Panek Park
Kennywood Celebrate America - Sun.	Jul 1, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Kennywood - Weather permitting
Ross Township Independence Day	Jul 1, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Ross Township Community Center
JULY 2nd
Kennywood Celebrate America - Mon.	Jul 2, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Kennywood - Weather permitting
JULY 3rd
Carnegie Independence Day Celebration	Jul 3, 2018 @ 9:00 PM	Carnegie Park - Fireworks at Sunset
Ford City Fireworks	Jul 3, 2018 @ 10:00 PM	Ford City Park
Hampton Township Independence Day	Jul 3, 2018 @ 8:30 PM	Hampton Township Community Center (upper orchard)
Kennywood Celebrate America - Tues.	Jul 3, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Kennywood - Weather permitting
McSummerfest	Jul 3, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Heritage Park - Fireworks at dusk
JULY 4th
EQT Flashes of Freedom Celebrate America Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:35 PM	Point State Park
Big Butler Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:00 PM	Big Butler Fairgrounds @ dusk
Brentwood 4th of July 2018 Celebration	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Brentwood Park
Canonsburg July 4th Celebration	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Canonsburgh
Crafton Celebrates	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Crafton Park - Fireworks at dusk
Dormont Independence Day Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Dormont Pool Parking Lot
Fourth of July Firecracker Dinner Cruise	Jul 4, 2018 @ 7:30 PM	Gateway Clipper
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Monongahela Aquatorium
Fourth of July Fireworks!	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Idlewild & Soak Zone
July 4th Fireworks Sightseeing Cruise	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:00 PM	Gateway Clipper
Kennywood Celebrate America - Wed.	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Kennywood - Weather permitting
Latrobe 4th of July	Jul 4, 2018 @ 10:00 PM	Legion Keener Park
McKeesport Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:00 PM	Renziehausen Park - Fireworks
Monroeville Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Monroeville Mall
Moon Township Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 10:00 PM	Moon Park
Mt. Lebanon Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Mt. Lebanon Main Park
Nemacolin Resort 4th of July Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Nemacolin Resort
Robinson Township Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 8:00 PM	Burkett Sports and Recreation Complex
South Fayette Township Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Fairview Park
Upper St. Clair Township Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Fairview Park @ dusk
Waynesburg Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:45 PM	Greene County Fairgrounds
Zelienople Independence Day Fireworks	Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:30 PM	Zelienople Community Park
JULY 7th
Bentleyville Fireworks Day	Jul 7, 2018 @ 12:00 PM	Richardson Park
AUGUST 18th
Pirates vs Chicago Cubs	Aug 18, 2018 @ 7:05 PM	PNC Park - After the Game
SEPTEMBER 21st
Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers	Sep 21, 2018 @ 7:05 PM	PNC Park - After the Game