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On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the City of Harrisburg will host the July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks at Riverfront Park from 1-9pm. The event will feature 45+ food trucks, live music, a wine/beer garden, free kids activities, and one of the largest fireworks displays in Central PA. The PHFA fireworks display will start at approximately 9:15 p.m.

PARKING: FREE street parking for the holiday, $5 parking on City Island, $10 parking from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at the Market Square Garage courtesy of Park Harrisburg

TRANSIT: Free bike parking at Walnut & Front Street courtesy of Recycle Bicycle. The train station is a short 3 block walk away.

SPONSORS: Visit Hershey & HarrisburgExplore HBG, PHFA, Capital Blue Cross, Renewal By Andersen, Green Mountain Energy, Sundance Vacations, and Park Harrisburg.

PHFA FIREWORKS

The PHFA fireworks display is one of the largest in Central PA! Enjoy watching the display illuminate the Susquehanna River waterfront. The show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. and can be viewed from miles of space along Riverfront Park, City Island and other locations in the City of Harrisburg.

Fireworks Sponsor - PHFA

    LIVE MUSIC

    Several live bands will perform throughout the day at the Capital Blue Cross Stage located near State Street.

    Check back soon for the 2024 schedule! 

    Stage Sponsor - Capital Blue Cross

    Interested in performing at this event? Please submit your interest form here for consideration. 

     

      WINE & BEER GARDEN

      Sip on wine, wine slushies & local craft beer from local vineyards & City of Harrisburg breweries while enjoying fantastic views of the Susquehanna River from Riverfront Park.

       

       

       

       

       

       

      FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

      Enjoy a variety of FREE family fun activities! Check back soon for the 2024 schedule of attractions and activities.

      • Balloon animals
      • Face painting
      • and more!

      You can also head to nearby City Island to take a ride on the railroad, play a round of mini golf, sail aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat and more.

      SPONSORS

      The City of Harrisburg relies on community partners to produce the July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks. This event will offer exposure to a diverse crowd of local residents and regional visitors alike. Please review the sponsorship packet below and contact Cortney Ranck-Cameron at [email protected] or 717-255-3033 with any questions.

      PRESENTING SPONSOR: VISIT HERSHEY & HARRISBURG
      Presenting Sponsor - Visit Hershey & Harrisburg
      MARKETING SPONSOR: EXPLORE HARRISBURG
      Marketing Sponsor - Explore HBG
      FIREWORKS SPONSOR: PHFA
      Fireworks Sponsor - PHFA
      STAGE SPONSOR: CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
      SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
      GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY
      Event Sponsor - Green Mountain Energy
      SUPPORTING SPONSOR: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
      SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
      SUNDANCE VACATIONS
      Event Sponsor - Sundance Vacations
      PARKING SPONSOR: PARK HARRISBURG
      Parking Sponsor - Park Harrisburg

      VENDORS

      The 2024 food truck application is due Monday, April 15. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the vendor communication list to receive event applications when they are available.

      Food Safety Info

      Food Operations & Best Practices

      The 2024 beer & wine vendor application is due Monday, April 15. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the vendor communication list to receive event applications when they are available.

      The 2024 Kids Zone vendor application is due Friday, May 31. Vendor spaces are open to non-profit organizations and are FREE as long as you provide a free activity for kids. 

      The 2024 amusement vendor application is not yet available. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the vendor communication list to receive the application when its available.