Patriotic music, rock music and other music, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers will fill the air throughout the region as this area and the nation observes the 242nd anniversary of its independence. The flagship event of all these events in the area will take place in downtown Williamsport with the 23rd “Set the Night to Music,” which will be highlighted by the large fireworks display. There will be various food and craft vendors on hand and great entertainment by groups of various stylings. The event goes from 2 to about 11 p.m., in the area of the Hampton Inn.

The Market Street Bridge will be closed Tuesday, July 4th from 8:30 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m. for the fireworks and cleanup.

The “River Walk” will be closed Wednesday, July 4th from 7:30 pm-10:30 p.m. from Commerce Park to Maynard St. on the Williamsport side of the river.

All those wishing to attend this event are advised no pets, rollerblades/skates, bicycles or skateboards are permitted within the event area.

There is absolutely no parking or stopping on or around any highway or road during the fireworks. No tents or private fireworks will be allowed in the area of the Hampton Inn.

Handicap parking is in the first floor of the parking deck on Third and Church Streets. River Valley Transit will offer free trolley rides from all City parking lots to the fireworks area from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Here is a listing of the performers and times they will be performing

3:00-3:30 p.m. – Uptown Music Collective
3:50-4:20 p.m. – Keystone Ska Exchange
4:40-5:10 p.m. – Tempted
5:30-6:00 p.m. – Franchesko Marx Band
6:20-6:50 p.m. – Sons of Billtown
7:10-7:40 p.m. – Leo + KG and Family
8:00-8:30 p.m. – Mums the Word
8:50-9:30 p.m. – Rocky Allen Band
After the Fireworks – Lumpy Gravy

Other events in the area include the 59th Jersey Shore Town Meeting held the week of July 2 to July 7 on the Town Meeting Grounds in Jersey Shore. The event has food, vendors and entertainment all week.

In Montgomery there will be fireworks at dusk on Tuesday, July 3 at Montgomery Park in Montgomery Park that will also include food and various musical entertainment in the hours before the fireworks. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.

Watsontown will have an all-day celebration on July 4th at the borough’s Memorial Park. The activities will include a parade beginning at 10 a.m., musical entertainment all day and fireworks at 9 p.m. and of course all kinds of great food from various food vendors.

An intense low-level fireworks display and the 90th Annual Firemen’s Carnival and Parade highlight events in Millville on July 4.

As you can see, there will be plenty to see and do. Have a safe and sane July 4th as you celebrate our nation’s birthday and its great heritage.