Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time — to July 4, 1776!

Join us at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 4 PM – 9:30 PM for an evening of history, community celebration, live music, and fireworks over the Delaware River as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding!

Step into Revolutionary America as you explore a military encampment, watch living historians demonstrate traditional crafts, participate in children’s activities and experience musket and artillery firing demonstrations. Readings of the Declaration of Independence will take place throughout the evening. As the living history program concludes, visitors are invited to enjoy live music along the waterfront, including a special fife and drum performance.

The celebration will conclude with a festive fireworks display over the Delaware River (weather permitting). Food trucks and concessions will be on site throughout the evening, offering dinner, snacks, and refreshments.

The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will operate a concession stand serving hot dogs, chips, and beverages. All proceeds support educational programming at the park.

Event Schedule

• 4–8 PM | Living History Program
  Revolutionary War encampment, craft demonstrations, and Declaration readings.
• 8–9:15 PM | Evening Concert & Community Gathering
  Live music, fife and drum performance, food trucks, and concessions.
• ~9:15–9:30 PM | Fireworks Display
  Fireworks over the Delaware River (weather permitting).

Tickets

• Adults (12+): $10
• Children (5–11): $6
• Free: Children under 5, active-duty military, and Friends of Washington Crossing Park members
• Family Ticket: $30 (up to two adults and two children under 18 living in the same household)
• Pre-registration is highly recommended.
• Admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower is included with your Living History Day ticket.
• Event Registration:

We are grateful for the support of Crown Holdings and The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown, whose Colonel-level sponsorship helps make this community celebration possible.

And don’t forget to join us the following weekend for our 2026 Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show!