Craving Fireworks? Find Six Within A Short Drive

POTTSTOWN PA – Where are the fireworks?

For Independence Day celebrations, that’s the burning question on almost everyone’s mind. Here’s a list of what’s local:

In North Coventry Township

July 3 (Thursday), Fireworks in North Coventry, scheduled at about 9:30 p.m. free admission (rides, foods, beverages available for purchase); parking available at 745 S. Hanover St., Pottstown (by donation); (rain date July 5 if necessary); beer garden opens at 6 p.m. with live music; all-you-can-ride wristband offered from 6 p.m. to close; at the Norco Fire Company, 144 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown PA

In Pottstown Borough

July 4 (Friday), Fireworks in Pottstown, start at around 9:30 p.m., free admission; the show represents the culmination of the annual Pottstown GoFourth Festival, which operates from 3-9:30 p.m.; it’s preceded by an East High Street parade at 10:15 a.m.; fireworks are held at Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown PA

In Limerick Township

July 4 (Friday), Fireworks in Limerick, the 31st annual show conducted by Waltz Golf Farm, 6-9:30 p.m. (fireworks at dusk, no set time), free admission (donations for parking benefit the Limerick Fire Department); includes food trucks, live music by “AM Radio,” half-price mini-golf after the event; held at the Golf Farm, 303 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick PA

In Phoenixville Borough

July 4 (Friday), Fireworks in Phoenixville, start between 9 and 9:30 p.m., free admission; featuring live music, games, food, and other entertainment from 6-10:30 p.m.; bring lawn chairs and blankets, no alcohol, drugs, or pets allowed; held at Dayton Field, Dayton Street, Phoenixville PA

In Skippack Village

July 4 (Friday), Fireworks in Skippack, start at dusk, free admission; part of the annual Skippack Village Fourth of July Celebration, parade begins at 11 a.m. on Route 73 through the village; followed by a barbecue at Parc Bistro; fireworks to be held at Palmer Park, 4022 Heckler Rd., Collegeville PA

In King of Prussia

July 4 (Friday), Fireworks in King of Prussia, start at dusk, free admission; full celebration 3-10 p.m., foods and beverages from 15 vendors available for purchase, music by “Plush” at 5 p.m.; limited parking available at Phucas Center, 4000 Geerdes Blvd., additional parking across the street; at Heuser Park, 694 W. Beidler Rd., King of Prussia PA

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