Independence Day Celebration 2026
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!
Please note: Admission is required; registration is recommended only for the 4–8 PM Living History Program. The evening concert and fireworks are free and open to the public; no registration is required to attend those portions of the event.
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 will be on site throughout the evening, offering food, 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 &Registration
Living History Program (4–8 PM) – Admission Required – Registration Recommended
- 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)
- Admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower is included with your Living History Day ticket.
Evening Concert & Fireworks (8–9:30 PM) – Free
- No registration required
- Open to the public
- Food trucks and concessions available
Admission Information: The Living History Program from 4–8 PM requires a ticket. The evening concert and fireworks beginning at 8 PM are free and open to all visitors.
Site Operations & Hours
- Bowman’s Hill Tower will operate under normal hours from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- The Visitor Center and Gift Shoppe will be open from 2:00 PM–9:00 PM.
- Crossing the Delaware Walking Tour, Thompson-Neely House Tour and Grist Mill Tours will not be available.
Event Registration
Please check the website regularly for updates regarding event information, parking, bridge closures, and local street closures related to the fireworks display.
We are grateful for the support of our Colonel Level Supporters, Crown Holdings and The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown, whose help makes this community celebration possible. We are also thankful for in-kind donations from ShopRite of Yardley.
