The days surrounding the Fourth of July in the Poconos are set to be spectacular! With various organizations planning festivals to fill the days and fireworks to light up the nights; you’re sure to pack in plenty of entertainment over your holiday stay!
Check out our print issue on stands featuring a two page map with the sites to catch these awesome sights!
Here’s a day-to-day play-by-play on the area’s hottest displays:
Thursday, July 3:
Downtown Scranton
Enjoy a mix of colorfully explosive fireworks amidst the thunderous rhapsody of the NEPA Philharmonic in scenic Downtown Scranton at dusk.Details call 1-800-22-WELCOME or check out www.visitnepa.org
Honesdale Central Park
Visit the beautiful Central Park of Honesdale for an Independence Day Celebration presented by Wayne County Creative Arts Council beginning with music and festivities at 5 p.m. and an amazing fireworks display at sundown. Rain date- July 6. Visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org or www.visitwaynecounty.comfor more information.
Friday, July 4:
Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg
The 13th Annual American Freedom Festival equals firework plans for you! Enjoy live entertainment and this free display scheduled to start at dusk. For more information, go to www.eastburgalliance.com.
Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley
Plans are set for another spectacular fireworks arrangement over Lake Wallenpaupack! Set to start approximately 9:15 p.m. with parking available in the Wallenpaupack Area High School lot. The bleachers are open to spectators beginning at 7 p.m. You can also check it out from the dike and by boat from the lake. Go to www.lakeregioncc.com. Rain date July 5.
Saturday, July 5:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Park
Gather with neighbors at the park for a colorful spectacle in the sky at dusk. Call (570) 325-5810 for more information. Rain date July 6
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in East Stroudsburg
Considered one of “The Best Shows in the Poconos” Shawnee Mountain Ski Area’s fireworks display is ready to go with gates opening 7 p.m. at $10 per car. The display will begin around 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company. Call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com.
Skytop Lodge
The skies above Skytop add an amazing touch to the resort’s already breathtaking view of the region. A carnival starts at 1p.m. with live music, games and more then soak-up the colorful sights of one of the area’s finest fireworks displays. The carnival ticket price with parking including a trip to the picnic buffet is $30. Parking for fireworks only is $10 per car. Call (855) 345-7759 for info.
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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre
Attention is drawn away from the racetrack apron on up as Mohegan Sun offers a sight to see with their free display filling the night sky at 9:30 p.m. July 10. Rescheduled from the original July 3 date due to forecasted inclement weather, this one rocks with a Party on the Patio featuring Tramps Like Us- A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Check out www.mohegunsunpocono.com for details.
Tobyhanna Township Community Day in Pocono Pines
Not quite done with that Fourth of July adrenaline rush? Tobyhanna Township is preparing a feast for the eyes in the sky with their Annual Community Day Celebration July 12 at Blanche Price Park in Pocono Pines. Dashing the assumption fireworks are saved merely for Independence Day, a concept growing in popularity, the day of festivities including music, food and fun starts at 2 p.m. winding down with this nighttime send off at dusk.
