Pittsburgh Fourth: Fireworks, The Clarks, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, The Billy Price Band, Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae

Fourth of July Fireworks + More — various times, Point State Park and other locations.

Fireworks over the Point create the big bang, though not the only bang, on the Fourth. (Photo: Martha Rial)

You want fireworks, you got ’em. Fourth of July pyrotechnics at Pittsburgh’s Point are scheduled to commence at 9:35 p.m. Preceding the launch, Point State Park will be open for family-style picnicking and activities in the afternoon and early evening. The City of Pittsburgh is hosting an amazing array of to Pittsburgh bands. There will be live music all day including The Clarks (8 p.m., Point State Park), Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (8 p.m., Great Lawn Stage), The Billy Price Band (6 p.m., Great Lawn), Byron Nash & Jacquea Mae of NASH.V.ILL (6:15 p.m., Liberty Avenue Stage).  601 Commonwealth Pl., Downtown. Elsewhere, Kennywood Park is planning fireworks nightly on July 3 and 4 as part of its Celebrate America event. These fireworks can be viewed from vantage points nearby or across the river, but if you patronize the park itself, Kennywood promises activities including “patriotic entertainment, contests, and live music.” 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Many communities throughout the metro area have fireworks and related activities as well.  (M.V.)

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