Where to Watch the July 4th Fireworks in Philadelphia 2022

Beginning at 8 p.m., you can stake out a spot anywhere along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Logan Circle to Eakins Oval ahead of the 9:45 p.m. show . The entire street is shut down for the celebration — and you can’t beat the prime view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art backdrop. Tip: Try to grab a spot at the baseball fields at 22nd Street and the Parkway.

Fairmount Park ’s Lemon Hill, home to a gorgeous 19th-century mansion with curved walls , offers plenty of space to set up lawn chairs and blankets. Bonus: The elevation makes for great fireworks views.

Fireworks-watchers at the Schuylkill Banks find lots of grass for comfortable viewing and a stunning view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The super-convenient spot is accessible via the Chestnut Street Bridge and Walnut Street Bridge as well as via crossings at Locust Street and Race Street that are closer to the show.

The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk extends the Schuylkill River Trail out over the river. The scenic walkway begins at Locust Street and continues on toward the South Street Bridge, offering a waterfront spot with fantastic views of the Philadelphia skyline and sight lines for the July Fourth fireworks spectacular.

Countless places along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive offer excellent views of the fireworks display — including near Boathouse Row and the open field at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive. Don’t forget to bring along your own chair or blanket for comfort.

A gorgeous skatepark and recreation space off the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Paine’s Park is directly in the shadow of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offering spectacular views of the July Fourth finale.

This modern, chill green space off of Logan Circle is also one of the best spots to relax while waiting for the show to begin on July Fourth.

Another excellent spot to catch the show: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, right across the Schuylkill River from gorgeously lit Boathouse Row .

Part of Fairmount Park in West Philadelphia, the elevated fields at Belmont Plateau offer plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the fireworks — and the skyline — from a distance.

Featuring a spectacular, uninterrupted view of the Philadelphia skyline, the Girard Avenue Bridge connects East and West Fairmount Park — and is a nice location off the beaten path to enjoy the fireworks show.

Located near the campus of Drexel University, Drexel Park offers incredible skyline views and a great spot to watch the fireworks in University City , away from the Parkway crowds.