Pittsburgh Independence Day: Fireworks Returning

PITTSBURGH, PA — The city will resume its Independence Day fireworks at Point State Park this year and will waive neighborhood block party fees that day.

Mayor William Peduto announced on Monday that a family-style picnic will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the park, withh patriotic music and food vendors provided. Fireworks will begin at twilight.

“It’s time to get together and celebrate our life and independence – together,” Peduto said. “After a year of suffering there is no better way to do that than joining our neighbors for the most Pittsburghof all things, which of course is a giant fireworks display.”

Pittsburghers are also welcome to celebrate with neighborhood block parties, in which single blocks of residential streets can be blocked off with two city-provided barricades. Block parties allow for exemptions from noise ordinances, though setting off fireworks within cty limits is prohibited by law.

Block party permits are still required but the regular $25 fees will be waived. The permits must be submitted by June 23. Online permit applications can be filed here, and information on block party policies is available here.