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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

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
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