Pittsburgh Independence Day 2025: Major Celebration Changes Made

PITTSBURGH, PA — With construction occurring in Point State Park, the city's official Independence Day celebration this year will take place on the North Shore and Emerald View Park Grandview bandstand on Mt. Washington.

The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. on the North Shore, with musical performances continuing throughout the event as local artists Tuesday Nite, Jukebox, and NASH.V.ILL highlight the main stage. Additional music at the Sargent Electric Solar Stage on the Riverwalk will include Jay Constable and DJ Supa C. The musical entertainment will complement activities including a children’s fun zone, hot-air balloon, food trucks, and more.

In Mt. Washington's Grandview Park, CitiParks’ “Steel City Blast at Grandview” will host performances beginning at 4 p.m. by Ansel Brown, the Nied’s Hotel Band, and the Billy Price Band. Food, refreshments, and children’s activities will run throughout the day.

The celebrations will come to a close at 9:35 p.m. with the main attraction, the Independence Day fireworks display. As the fireworks illuminate the Pittsburgh skyline, listeners can tune in to 100.1 FM KDKA for a live broadcast soundtrack paying tribute to Independence Day and viewers at home can see the display live on WPXI-TV.