CITY OF PITTSBURGH ANNOUNCES
2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY PLANS
Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh will host the 2025 Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4. With ongoing construction at Point State Park, adjustments to the festival location will see the day’s main events move to the North Shore Riverwalk, with additional festivities at Emerald View Park’s Grandview Bandstand.
The festivities will kick off at 4:00 PM on the North Shore, featuring activities on the PNC Great Lawn, including a children’s fun zone, hot-air balloon, the Trulieve Veterans Wellness Row and continuous musical performances on the main stage. Additional programming will include the Peoples Natural Gas Food Truck Corral along North Shore Drive and the Sargent Electric Solar Stage on the Riverwalk. The main attraction of the day, the fireworks display, will begin at 9:35 PM.
“Independence Day in Pittsburgh is more than just fireworks — it’s a powerful celebration of community, freedom, and resilience,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “This year, we're bringing the energy to new locations across the city, with incredible entertainment, family fun, and heartfelt tributes to our veterans. I invite everyone to come out, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate what makes Pittsburgh such a strong, vibrant city.”
The Trulieve Veterans Wellness Row will once again host opportunities for attendees to connect with various veteran-focused programs and resources, such as career development, housing, and wellness. The area will also provide space for veterans to decompress from the stressors of the busy day of celebrations.
“We’re honored to continue our partnership with the City of Pittsburgh for this year’s Independence Day celebration,” said Nick Rassler, Trulieve’s PA Director of State Operations. “We are proud to support local veterans through the Trulieve Veterans Row initiative by connecting them with wellness resources, community support, and a space to reset.”
The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration will also extend to Emerald View Park’s Grandview Bandstand with “Steel City Blast at Grandview” from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Presented by Duquesne Pilsener, festivities will include music on the bandstand, food and refreshments by Bottlerocket Social Hall, and children's activities. Complimentary shuttle service to the event will run from the Bottlerocket parking lot at 1226 Arlington Avenue throughout the day.
As the fireworks illuminate the Pittsburgh skyline, listeners can tune in to 100.1 FM KDKA for a live broadcast soundtrack paying tribute to Independence Day. Additionally, viewers at home can watch the celebration live on WPXI-TV.
The 2025 City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration is made possible with support from WPXI-TV, Audacy Radio Pittsburgh, and VisitPITTSBURGH. For more information about the July 4 event, visit https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/july4.
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