Boom: Visit Philadelphia’s Kickoff-to-Summer Fireworks Show Set for May 28
The Essentials
The evening gets off to a rousing start with a 90-minute performance — framed by the brilliant-blue backdrop of the Delaware River and the setting sun — by the 78th Army Band’s Latin Ensemble from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
The show is immediately followed at 9:30 p.m. by the fireworks display — the first at the Delaware River over Memorial Day weekend since 2019.
— Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
The event is just one of dozens of reasons to make Philadelphia your home base for a long weekend stay. (See also: untimed tickets to the world-premiere Harry Potter: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute and free hotel parking courtesy of the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package.)
Click the button below for more about the fireworks display, and scroll down for info on where to watch the show.
Where to Watch the Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia is a perfect backdrop for fireworks in Philadelphia, with prime viewing spots from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
To help you get the best view, we’ve put together a list of a few of our favorite places to watch the fireworks, which you can access via the button below.
