2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Ardmore, Merion, Wynnewood

ARDMORE, PA — Fourth of July activities around Ardmore, Merion and Wynnewood could have extra sparkle in 2026 for the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence.

The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your Fourth of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations in the area.

4th of July Parade and Celebration hosted by South Ardmore Betterment Alliance

• When: July 4; parade starts at 10 a.m., celebration at Elwell Field planned from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: parade travels from Chestnutwold Elementary School (630 Lorraine St., Ardmore) to Elwell Field
• More info.

Ardmore 250 Community Celebration

• When and where: July 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; mural ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. at HeartBreath Yoga Studio (201 Simpson Rd., Ardmore); freedom walk to Linwood Park at 10:30 a.m.; crafts, cookies and cupcakes for kids at Linwood Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• More info.

Narberth July 4th Family Fun & Fireworks

• When: July 4; daytime events from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., evening events begin at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
• Where: Narberth Park, Narberth
• More info.

Fourth of July Celebration in Bala Cynwyd

• When: July 4; 9:30 a.m. parade start at the Union Fire House (149 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd); 10:30 a.m. brief patriotic ceremony at Bala Cynwyd Playground, followed by activities at Bala Cynwyd Park.
• Where: Bala Cynwyd Park (398 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd)
• More info.

Independence Day Celebration in Penn Wynne

• When: July 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company (1440 Manoa Rd., Penn Wynne)
• More info.

Radnor Township America250 Spectacular

• When: July 2; gates open at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
• Where: Radnor High School (130 Radnor-Chester Rd., Wayne)
• More info.

4th of July Celebration in Tredyffrin Township

• When: July 4, 7-9:15 p.m.
• Where: Wilson Farm Park (500 Lee Rd., Wayne)
• More info.

Valley Forge 50/250 Celebration

• What: Special commemorative programs and events will take place at Valley Forge National Historical Park throughout the holiday weekend.
• When: July 3-5
• Where: Valley Forge National Historical Park.
• Click here for an event schedule and transportation info.

Upper Merion Township's Annual July 4 Celebration

• When: July 4, 3-10 p.m. (concert starts around 5:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk)
• Where: Heuser Park, King of Prussia
• More info.

Celebrations around the country recall not only the events leading up to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but also look forward and aim to make the Fourth of July weekend a massive, multigenerational cultural moment focused on community connections and charitable giving.

America’s Block Party, an unprecedented coast-to-coast initiative, is one of the signature events of America 250, the congressionally chartered nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebration.

A time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276 on July 4. It contains a carefully curated collection of letters and artifacts reflecting the leadership, institutions, and communities that shape the country today. It will include contributions from all three branches of the U.S. federal government and submissions from each of the 50 states, Washington D.C., and five territories.

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