It’s Fourth of July weekend! And there are so many events happening around the region, from fireworks displays to wellness events.
Yoga on the Roof
A once-a-year special event on a rooftop in Scranton invites the public to spend the morning practicing yoga and mindfulness, with entertainment from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic.
Hilary Steinberg, the owner of Jaya Yoga, started the event 12 years ago with community partners.
Yoga on the Roof will start at 9 a.m. Friday on top of the Electric City Garage, which you can enter from Penn Ave.
The event is a fundraiser for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and participants are asked to make a suggested donation of $20. Refreshments will be provided as well.
Steinberg says this is beginner-friendly yoga. You can pre-register online or show up.
Yoga on the Roof
Fri., July 4
9 a.m.
Electric City Parking Garage
120 Penn Ave., Scranton
Scrantastic Spectacular
This family-friendly event kicks off holiday festivities the evening of July 3.
There will be food, games and entertainment on Courthouse Square beginning at 4 p.m. and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will begin playing at 7:30 p.m.
This is the first year that the full philharmonic will perform at the event since the COVID-19 pandemic, paid for by Lackawanna County.
Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. from the top of the Linden St. Garage.
Scrantastic Spectacular
Thur., July 3
4 - 10 p.m.
Courthouse Square, Scranton
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
The city of Wilkes-Barre’s Fourth of July celebration will take place at Kirby Park on Friday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be games, rides, and dozens of vendors.
Live entertainment will be offered throughout the day with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing at 8 p.m.
Fireworks will begin between 9 and 9:30 p.m.
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Fri, July 4
12 - 10 p.m.
Kirby Park
301 Northampton St., Kingston
Bernie’s Memorial Run/Walk
An annual tradition in Wilkes-Barre since 1984 invites runners and walkers to start the day on their feet.
The three-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the corner of S Franklin Street and W Market Street. There is also a free kids run for children ages 2 to 10 beginning at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of South Main and Ross Streets.
The course is all flat and ends on South Main Street with a post-race celebration on Public Square.
The Wilkes-Barre YMCA hosts Bernie’s Memorial Run/Walk, named in honor of Bernie Hargadon, a former executive director.
Bernie's Memorial Run/Walk
Fri., July 4
8:30 a.m.
Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Montrose July Fourth Celebration
A whole lot of activities are planned in Montrose, Susquehanna County on the 4th, from races just after dawn to fireworks at dusk.
A 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and a 10K will kick off at 8:10 a.m.
There will be arts and crafts vendors on Monument Square from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A chicken BBQ begins at the fire hall at 10 a.m. A patriotic parade will kick off at 11 a.m.
The fireworks will be set off from Montrose High School around 8:45 p.m.
Montrose July 4th Celebration
Fri., July 4
8 a.m. - dusk
18 Monument St., Montrose
Fireworks: Leave it to the professionals
Before you light up for the holiday, remember to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. It's illegal in Pennsylvania to purchase display fireworks. Consumer-grade fireworks like firecrackers and sparklers are fair game, but keep a close eye on children. Sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — that's as hot as a blow torch flame.
For a full list of fireworks displays this weekend, visit this story.
Other things to do this weekend:
- Moss Family Farm & Bistro in Shickshinny will host the Hot Dog Eating Contest Thursday at 6 p.m.
- Backwoods Bar and Kitchen in Dallas will host a 4th of July EXTRAVAGANZA! Friday at 4 p.m.
- The Eighth Electric City Reptile Show is Sunday in Scranton.
- A Car Show @ Main Street Meats is happening Saturday in Greentown.
- Jessup's July 5th Family Friendly Celebration is Saturday at 5 p.m.
