2022 Independence Day & Fireworks Fun Guide
2022 Fireworks in Shippensburg, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Waynesboro & MORE!
Fireworks will light up the sky all around South Central PA to celebrate Independence Day. Here is our 4th of July guide to fireworks displays and community events.
Saturday, July 2, 2022
CARLISLE: Stars Burst Over Carlisle fireworks show will be held on Saturday, July 2, at the Carlisle Fairgrounds at 1000 Bryn Mawr Road. Gates for the show will open at 7 PM, and the fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 PM. The event is free to attend and includes concessions and a DJ. Launched from the highest spot at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, the fireworks can be seen from nearby streets, parks, and backyards.
Monday, July 4, 2022
SHIPPENSBURG: Shippensburg’s 4th of July Fireworks will be at Veteran’s Stadium at Memorial Park, Park Place. The stadium will open at 7 PM. The Town Band will play from 8 – 8:45 PM. MBT Pyrotechnics will be setting off the fireworks at approximately 9:30 PM.
Monday, July 4, 2022
WAYNESBORO: The Waynesboro Summer Jubilee will be returning to the full event this year, including the Firecracker 5K Race with 1 Mile Kid’s Fun Run, Live Music, Food/craft vendors, and Fireworks on July 4. The Summer Jubilee takes place across from Waynesboro hospital in the large field at 500 East Main St. A parade will be held on July 4 at 9:30 AM and sponsored by “The Brothers of the Brush Inc.” Fireworks will be at dusk.
Monday, July 4, 2022
CHAMBERSBURG: On July 4, the Chambersburg Recreation Department will host an Independence Day Celebration at Memorial Park. The celebration will begin at 4 PM and include food, refreshments, and fun, including inflatables, bands, food trucks, games, and a beer tent.
- Food trucks will be set up from 4 – 9 PM and include Antietam Dairy, The Sloppy Hog, Edward’s Kettle Korn, Bernard’s Jerk Chicken, The Pretzel Spot Cafe, Hot Dogs Plus, and Sweet Rollers.
- Inflatables and other activities from 4 – 8:30 PM.
- The Chambersburg Aquatic Center will open at 1 PM and offer water games throughout the day.
- Flag retreat from 7 – 7:30 PM.
- D!NG from 5 – 6:30 PM.
- Mercersburg Community Band from 8 – 9:15 PM.
- Fireworks at approximately 9:30 PM.
Chambersburg Memorial Park is located at 1 Washabaugh Way.
Monday, July 4, 2022
GETTYSBURG: A Gettysburg Fourth will be hosted by Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority, Rotary Club of Gettysburg, and Destination Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane on Monday, July 4. The event begins at 3 PM, with Food Trucks and Live Bands. The fireworks show is at 9:20 PM. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Onsite parking will be available for $6 per car or $5 if paying with cash (viewing of the fireworks is free).
Monday, July 4, 2022
HARRISBURG: On Monday, July 4, the City of Harrisburg will host the July 4th Food Trucks & Fireworks at Riverfront Park from 1-9 PM. The event will feature 40+ food trucks, live music, a wine/beer garden, kids’ activities, and “the largest fireworks display in Central PA.” The fireworks display will start at approximately 9:15 PM. Enjoy watching the display illuminate the Susquehanna River waterfront. The show can be viewed from miles of space along Riverfront Park, City Island, and other locations in the City of Harrisburg. Free street parking will be available in the city for the holiday. Parking on City Island is $5.
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Friday, July 8, 2022
The 2022 Newville Lions Club Community Fair will be held on 4 evenings – July 6, July 7, July 8, and July 9. The annual fireworks display will be at 10 PM on Friday, July 8. The Newville Lions Fairgrounds is located on Route 533 at 433 Shippensburg Road.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Fannettsburg Fest is Saturday, July 9. Fireworks will be at 9:15 PM. Fannettsburg Fest is an annual festival sponsored by Metal Township Fire and Ambulance #21 and features live music from Make Mine Country Band, good food, carnival games, bingo, dunk tank, petting zoo and train rides, face painting, and more.
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