Wilkes-Barre’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Tickets, Kirby Park, Wilkes Barre, 4 July 2026

$Wilkes-Barre\u2019s Old Fashioned Fourth of July$

The City of Wilkes-Barre’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July is planned for Saturday, July 4th from 12 PM to 10 PM in Kirby Park on Market Street. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 12:30 PM with a welcome from Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown.
The event will have 40 food and craft vendors. See vendor list on our website: https://www.wilkes-barre.city/308/Old-Fashioned-Fourth-of-July-Celebration
Live entertainment includes:
1:00 PM: Eddie Day & TNT
4:00 PM: Idol Kings
7:30 PM: Full @nepa_philharmonic
Fireworks will begin between approximately 9:00 and 9:30 PM and are presented by Skyshooter Displays.
The City reminds residents and visitors that alcoholic beverages, glass containers, smoking, face masks, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited in Kirby Park. Additionally, dogs are not permitted in the park during the Fourth of July, per City Ordinance Sec. 5-13(c): "No dog shall be allowed in or on any public park or property within the confines of the City of Wilkes-Barre that is being used as a location for a city-sanctioned event". Kirby Park will close immediately after the conclusion of the fireworks.
Market Street Bridge will be closed to vehicle travel on Saturday, July 4th from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
A WBFD Ambulance will be placed in service from 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM next to the Martz Pavilion inside Kirby Park and a WBFD Engine will be placed in service from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM near the command post for the fireworks vendor.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum: Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services & DiscoverNEPA, and Visit Luzerne County
Lighting Sponsor: Medico Construction Equipment
Gold: Price Chopper Supermarkets/Market 32 and Petroleum Service Company
Silver: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies and Service Electric Cable TV & Communications
Please contact Special Events Coordinator Mike Slusser by email at [email protected] or phone 570-208-4149 with any questions.

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