For the 30th consecutive year, plan to celebrate Independence Day in Williamsport with food, entertainment, and thunderous fireworks as we “Set the Night to Music,” co-sponsored by UPMC and the City of Williamsport!
Your family can browse Williams Street and the surrounding area, filled with food and craft vendors. At 3 p.m., a variety of live music kicks off on the EuroOptic Stage in the Hampton Inn parking lot in downtown Williamsport.
This star-spangled, patriotic celebration takes place beneath our enormous flying American flag, proudly provided by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
As darkness falls, at approximately 9:40 p.m., that massive flag becomes the majestic backdrop for an incredible fireworks display, choreographed to an inspiring patriotic soundtrack as we “Set the Night to Music” and light up the skies!
OUR LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE THIS YEAR ON THE EURO OPTIC STAGE FEATURES…
3pm – 3:35pm: Classic Tymes Band
4pm – 4:35pm: Uptown Music Collective
5pm – 5:35pm: Jonny Bull
6pm – 6:35pm: Long Story Short
7pm – 7:35pm: Gray Valley
8pm – 8:35pm: JJ Gair and Da Country Outlaws
9pm – 9:35pm: Raising Kane
OUR JULY 4th, 2025 ‘SET THE NIGHT TO MUSIC’ CELEBRATION IS MADE POSSIBLE BY:
River Valley Transit will provide FREE bus service every 10 minutes from FREE parking lots between 6pm and 10:30pm. Complete details can be found at River Valley Transit’s website; https://www.ridervt.com/schedules-routes/rvt-rocket-lot-routes/
RVT Rocket LOT!
The Rocket LOT bus circles many of the downtown Parking Lots, see list below. With this “Park n Ride” option you can park in any of the lots and hop on a RVT bus to go right downtown. No parking hassles or fees! The continous loop allows you to get on an off at any of the 10 stops. See list below. No fares will be collected and anyone may ride.
Hours the bus operates on the Fireworks Rocket LOT bus will be between 6pm and 9:30pm, pause until end of fireworks, then the service resumes operating from 10pm to 10:30pm.
The Rocket LOT bus will stop at the following parking lots;
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Bay 12 on West Third Street, by parking garage
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Mulberry at Third
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Market at Edwin
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Washington Blvd & Mulberry
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Mulberry & Ross
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Mulberry & Little League Blvd.
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Market & Edwin
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5th St. Parking Lot
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Hepburn St. Lot
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Hepburn at Third
Contact River Valley Transit for route and trip planning information. 570-326-2500.
Disclaimer: Fares are only being waived on the Fireworks bus routes noted above, not on any other fixed route provided by River Valley Transit Authority. The Fireworks Bus Route will only operate on Friday, July 4, 2025.
The River Walk from Basin Street to Hepburn Street will be closed from 7am to 10pm. The Market Street Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 8:30pm to 10:15pm.
Free parking will be available at the parking garage at Church and Third streets. The lower level will be available for handicap accessible vehicles. There will be no parking on the roof levels.
Elevators to both garages will be shut down from 6pm to midnight. Security will be patrolling both parking decks, keeping spectators off the roof levels.
NO PETS, ROLLERBLADES, SKATES, BICYCLES, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS OR BICYCLES, TENTS OR FIREWORKS are permitted in the event area.
FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF JUSTIN SNYDER OF THE WILLIAMSPORT BUREAU OF POLICE
This 4th of July, the Williamsport Bureau of Police would like everyone to be safe and considerate of their neighbors when using fireworks. While certain fireworks are now legal in Pennsylvania, it is important for everyone to understand what the law permits and what it does not permit. The City of Williamsport recognizes Act 43 of 2017 House Bill No. 542 governing the sale, purchase and use of “Consumer Fireworks” (Class C.) All persons who use “Consumer Fireworks” shall follow all rules and regulations outlined in Section 2404 Use of Consumer Fireworks as well as the following conditions:
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Persons who are at least 18 years of age and meet the requirements of this article may purchase, possess and use consumer fireworks.
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Fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged on a public or private property without express permission of the property owner.
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Fireworks cannot be discharged from or within a motor vehicle or building.
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Fireworks cannot be discharged toward a motor vehicle or building.
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Fireworks cannot be discharged within 150 feet of an occupied structure.
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Fireworks cannot be discharged while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or another drug.
