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 & Harrisburg, Explore HBG, PHFA, Capital Blue Cross, Renewal By Andersen, Green Mountain Energy, Leaf Filter, Sundance Vacations, and Park Harrisburg.
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL: Fox Pest Control
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.
LIVE MUSIC
Several live bands will perform throughout the day at the Capital Blue Cross Stage located near State Street.
1-1:45 PM – Shine Delphi
2-2:45 PM – Devix
3-3:20 PM – Clish
3:30-3:50 PM – Diva Davenport
4-4:45 PM – Nate Myers & The Aces
5-5:45 PM – The After Hours
6-7 PM – Cold Spring Union
7:30-9 PM – Funktion
Interested in performing at this event in the future? 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.
Participating Vendors Include:
- Boneshire Brewing
- Lovedrafts Brewing
- Zeroday Brewing
- K2 Creamery
- Hawstone Hollow Winery
- J&P Winery
- The Winery at Hunters Valley
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a variety of FREE family fun activities! There will be face painting, balloon animals, an inflatable obstacle course, and a giant infltable slide all day.
See below for more free activities happening throughout the day:
- 2-5pm: Baby Goat Cuddling
- 3pm & 4pm: Imaginary Friends Puppet Shows
- 5:30-6:30pm: Buble Magic Show with River Barry
- 6:30-8:30pm: Interactive Bubble Fun with River Barry
- 7:30-8:30pm: Kids Dance Party – the first 200 kids get ribbon wands!
You can also head to nearby City Island to take a ride on the railroad, play a round of mini golf, or take in the views over food and drinks at the Harrisburg Beach Club.
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
MARKETING SPONSOR: EXPLORE HARRISBURG
FIREWORKS SPONSOR: PHFA
STAGE SPONSOR: CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
SUNDANCE VACATIONS
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: LEAF FILTER
PARKING SPONSOR: PARK HARRISBURG
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL
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.
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.
