Pottstown 4th Of July Fireworks, 2020 Celebration Postponed

POTTSTOWN, PA – July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel their Fourth of July events, but Pottstown has taken a different route: postponement.

The wildly popular Go Fourth! celebration will now held instead on Sept. 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks are slated for 9:15 p.m.

The event, the "Sunny 2020 Festival" will take place at Pottstown's Memorial Park, located on 75 W. King Street.

Organizers have put together a sweeping fundraising campaign for the event, including raffles on gift baskets, virtual "Family Feud" style competitions streamed online between local and state lawmakers, and more. Find out how you can support the event online here.

Details on the Sept. 6 event and a further schedule will be provided as the date draws nearer.

Similar events were canceled throughout the nearby area, including major celebrations in neighboring Norristown, Lower Providence, Glenside, and Conshohocken.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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