Celebrate Independence Day throughout the Greater Philadelphia area

There are plenty of ways in and around Philadelphia to enjoy the July 4 holiday. From fireworks to parades, communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are gearing up for a fabulous Fourth. The day would not be complete without some fantastic firework displays and bustling parades.

With events for all ages, here are some hot spots to grab some great views of these fabulous fireworks, patriotic parades, and community celebrations.

Montgomery County

Skippack Village

Parade: 11 a.m. along Route 73 on July 4

Fireworks: Dusk, at Palmer Park, 4022 Heckler Road on July 4

BBQ: 3 p.m. at Parc Bistro, 4067 Skippack Pike on July 4

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Lower Providence Township

Fireworks: Dusk at Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive; 28th Annual Event

Festivities: 7 p.m. Eagleville Park, with DJ, food vendors

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Events slated for July 4

Rain date: July 5

Conshohocken Borough

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m.

Sutcliffe Park closed for discharge zone

Viewpoints throughout borough

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Ambler Borough

Carnival: Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6 at Wissahickon High School, hosted by Ambler Kiwanis Club, nightly 6 to 10.

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, raindate Saturday, July 6

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Glenside

Children’s Program: July 4 at 10 a.m. at Renninger Park, 185 S. Keswick Ave.

Parade: 4 p.m. through Glenside, along Easton Road

Fireworks: July 4 at dusk, at Abington High School

Suggested event parking

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King of Prussia

Carnival: July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Heuser Park, 694 W. Beidler Road, KOP

Beer Garden: Provided by Conshohocken Brewing Company

Live Concert: The Dirty Dance Band, 5 p.m.

Fireworks: Dusk, around 9:15 p.m., at Heuser Park

Food will be available for purchase.

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Horsham

Ice cream social: July 4, noon to 3 p.m. at Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road

Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Dancers, quill writing, games

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Bucks County

Doylestown

Fonthill Castle July 4, noon to 4 p.m.

Bicycle Parade: 12:30 p.m.

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Quakertown

Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 11 a.m., Memorial Park, 600 W. Mill St.

Community Day Festivities 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

All events July 4

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Sellersville

Bell Ringing: 10:30 a.m., Sellersville Museum, 120 E. Church St.

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Lambertville-New Hope

Fireworks: July 5, 9:30 p.m., along the river

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Southampton

Baby Parade: 9 a.m., FirstTrust Bank Drive-Thru, July 4

Parade: 9:30 a.m., along Second Street toward Klinger Middle School, July 4

Carnival: July 1 to 6

Concerts: July 4, 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Fireworks: July 4, 9:35 p.m.

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New Britain/Chalfont

Parade: July 4 at 9:30 a.m., from Town Center in New Britain Borough to North Branch Park in New Britain Township

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Philadelphia

Freedom Fest

5 to 9:30 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Park, Linden Avenue

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Concert and Fireworks

7 p.m. start

Ben Franklin Parkway

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