Fireworks reflect off the pond at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre during the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration in 2015. This year’s celebration is set for Monday, July 4.
                                 Times Leader file photo

Fireworks reflect off the pond at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre during the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration in 2015. This year’s celebration is set for Monday, July 4.

Times Leader file photo

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This Fourth of July weekend, families all over the area will have a number of chances to catch the fireworks, as several municipalities in Luzerne County and the surrounding areas have their own firework shows scheduled throughout the weekend.

One of the biggest will be the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July, which is planned for Monday, July 4, from noon to 10 p.m. in Kirby Park.

Opening Ceremonies will begin at noon with a welcome from Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown, singing of the National Anthem by John Shemo, and WNEP’s Chelsea Strub as the event emcee.

The event will have more than 20 food and craft vendors, and amusement rides and games. Additionally, Huey’s Amusements will have their rides open to the public from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 1, Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3.

Rides will be located in the Kirby Park parking lot, which will have limited parking.

Live entertainment includes:

1:30-3 p.m.: Mother Nature’s Sons

3:30-5 p.m.: Eddie Day & The Star Fires

5:30-7 p.m.: The Taxmen: Beatles Tribute Band

8 p.m.: Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic

Fireworks will begin between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and are presented by Skyshooter Displays.

Mr. Peanut and the Planters NUTmobile will also be on site. Wilkes-Barre City is the birthplace of Planters Peanuts.

The City reminds residents and visitors that alcoholic beverages, glass containers, smoking, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited in Kirby Park.

Additionally, dogs are not permitted in the park during the Fourth of July, per City Ordinance.

Kirby Park will close immediately after the conclusion of the fireworks.

Market Street Bridge will be closed to vehicle travel on Monday, July 4, between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Other celebrations

These are the dates and times for fireworks celebrations around the area:

July 1

Abington Heights Rotary Annual Fireworks Display — Abington Heights Middle School, 1555 Newton-Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Show ground open at 5 p.m. $10 parking fee per vehicle. Rain date July 2.

Railriders Post Game Fireworks — PNC Field, Moosic. Fireworks held after Friday night’s game concludes. Part of the Railriders’ traditional Friday night fireworks displays held each Friday home game.

July 2

City of Nanticoke Big Bang — LCCC Parking Lot, Prospect Street, Nanticoke. 2 p.m. to dusk, fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Visit www.nanticokecity.com/2022-big-bang for information.

Berwick Fireworks at Crispin Field — Crispin Field, South Eaton Street, Berwick. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m., fireworks scheduled for dusk.

FWM Volunteer Fire Company Independence Day Celebration — 4789 Route 87, Mehoopany. Hosted by the FWM (Forkston, Windham and Mehoopany) Volunteer Fire Company. Parade starting at 10:30 a.m., fireworks scheduled for dusk.

Garden Drive-In 70th Anniversary and Independence Fireworks Show — Garden Drive-In, 20 Route 11, Hunlock Creek. 70th anniversary celebration begins at 4 p.m., fireworks will start around 9 p.m.

Hazleton’s Independence Day Celebration — 700 S. Poplar St., Hazleton. Attendees may arrive starting at 4 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks display to begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Railriders Independence Weekend Fireworks — PNC Field, Moosic. Fireworks to begin after Saturday’s game concludes (first pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.). The game also includes a pop socket giveaway for the first 2,500 fans through the gates, and a PA Lottery Tickey Voucher giveaway for the first 2,500 fans aged 18 and older.

Wright Township Fireworks — Wright Township Park, Park Road, Wright Township. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Live music, food vendors and a bounce house also featured. Rain date is July 5.

July 3

Scrantastic Spectacular — Courthouse Square, North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Events starts at 4 p.m. Local bands on the side stage, live performance from the NEPA Philharmonic beginning at 8 p.m. Fireworks to follow the Philharmonic performance.

Tunkhannock Rotary Club Fireworks — Tunkhannock High School athletic fields, 135 Pennsylvania Ave., Tunkhannock. Gates open at 6 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. $3 parking in surrounding lots. Popstar Drive to perform starting at 7 p.m., fireworks to follow.

July 4

Wilkes-Barre Old Fashioned Fourth of July — Kirby Park, 160 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Celebration starts at 12 p.m., with live entertainment, vendors, amusement park rides and games. Fireworks to begin between 9 and 9:30 p.m.