Where to Watch the July 4th Fireworks in Philadelphia 2021
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Where to Watch the July 4th Fireworks in Philadelphia 2021
Our favorite spots to catch the fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway...
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Time of Fireworks on Sunday, July 4, 2021: 9:30 p.m.
Philadelphia welcomes residents and visitors for the return of in-person July Fourth celebrations in 2021 during Wawa Welcome America, the city’s Independence Day celebration that stretches for 16 days — the longest July Fourth fest ever.
Following free movie screenings, free museum days, free concerts, free Juneteenth commemorations and more celebrations that explore what freedom and liberty mean in America’s birthplace, the festival ends with a spectacular (and free!) fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art on July 4, 2021, at 9:30 p.m.
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway makes for a classic and iconic spot to watch the display, but there are a number of other great spots throughout Philly to catch the show.
Get the scoop on our favorite spots to watch the fireworks on July Fourth with our guide and interactive map, below.
Note that the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert, which is typically held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway immediately before the fireworks show, is being held at The Mann Center for 2021. Read more about the concert on the Wawa Welcome America official website.
All events are scheduled rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, follow @July4thPhilly on Twitter and Wawa Welcome America on Facebook.
Beginning at 8 p.m., you can stake out a spot anywhere along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Logan Circle to Eakins Oval ahead of the 9:30 p.m. show. The entire street is shut down in honor of the celebration — and you really can’t beat the head-on view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the display.
Fireworks-watchers at the Schuylkill Banks will find lots of grass for comfortable viewing and a beautiful view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The super-convenient spot is accessible via the Chestnut Street Bridge and Walnut Street Bridge as well as via crossings at Locust Street and Race Street that are closer to the show. South of Walnut Street, the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk extends the Schuylkill River Trail out over the water. The scenic walkway leads pedestrians to the South Street Bridge, offering a waterfront spot with fantastic views of the Philadelphia skyline and sightlines for the July Fourth fireworks spectacular.
Lemon Hill
Lemon Hill, home of a gorgeous mansion with curving walls, offers lots of space to set up lawn chairs and blankets in Fairmount Park. Bonus: The elevation makes for great fireworks views.
Kelly Drive
There are many places along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive that offer great views of the fireworks display — including Boathouse Row and the open field at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive — for those setting up their own blankets and chairs.
Paine's Park
A gorgeous skatepark and recreation space off the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Paine’s Park is directly in the shadow of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offering spectacular views of the July Fourth finale.
This modern green space off of Logan Circle is also one of the best spots to relax while waiting for the display to begin on July Fourth.
Another excellent spot to catch the show: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, right across the Schuylkill River from gorgeously lit Boathouse Row. Even better: The road is currently closed to vehicular traffic, which means there’s plenty of room to spread out.
Snag an epic view of both the Philadelphia skyline and the July 4th fireworks at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Hotel guests and members of the public who dine at the hotel’s restaurant, Bank & Bourbon, will have access to the hotel’s 33rd floor to catch the spectacular fireworks display. Enjoy specialty cocktails, light snacks and themed favors and décor. Admission is $15 or adults, while kids under 13 are free. Note that a room key or a day-of dining receipt are required for entry.
Belmont Plateau
Part of Fairmount Park in West Philadelphia, the elevated fields at Belmont Plateau offer plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the fireworks — and the skyline — from a distance.
Featuring a spectacular, uninterrupted view of the Philadelphia skyline, the Girard Avenue Bridge connects East and West Fairmount Park, and is a nice location off the beaten path to enjoy the fireworks show.
Drexel Park
Located near the campus of Drexel University, Drexel Park offers incredible skyline views and a great spot to watch the fireworks in University City, away from the Parkway crowds.
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