Independence Day
presented by Embassy Bank
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 3-10 p.m.
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2025 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule
3:30-5 p.m. – John DeRosa Band
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
5:30-7 p.m. – The Allentown Band
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health
7-8:15 p.m. – TBD
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
8:30-10 p.m. – The BRUCE Show – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health
9:20 p.m. – Fireworks
10 p.m.-12 a.m. – Big Bone Daddy
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
Food Vendors
Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Heaven on a Bun
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Sausage Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Hot Dogs, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, SPAM Fries, Crabby Fries, Cheese Fries, Pierogis, Mozzarella Sticks, and Soft Drinks
MMG Concessions
Funnel Cake, Deep Fried Oreos, Regular Pretzel, Cinn. Sugar Pretzel, Pretzel Hot Dog, Ice Cream & Toppings, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Soda/Water
Mack Truck Stop (located at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks)
Palette & Pour (located inside the ArtsQuest Center)
Retail Vendors
The Licorice Guy
Pre-packaged, old-fashioned licorice sticks in 5-7 flavors. The licorice is Vegan and Kosher and doesn’t contain any wax or fillers. Samples available.
Collective Curiosities
Crystals, jewelry, crypted socks, hobo bags, leather journals, home goods
Your Chocolate Guys
Gourmet Fudge
Matt-Hat Jerky
Matt-Hat Jerky is a local business specializing in artisanal beef jerky. With over 14 unique flavors including: Black Truffle, Hatch Chile, and Punjabi Indian Curry our jerky is unlike our competitors!
Melmos Dog Treats
All natural dog, cat and horse treats in fun shapes and flavors
Imperfections by Nikki
Hand-dyed flannels, button downs, jean shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, dresses, tee-shirts & other clothing items… unlike tie-dye
Activities
Face Painting by Fabulous Faces – Jane Lashner
5-9 p.m.
FREE! Creativity Tent presented by ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL
3-9 p.m.
Get crafty with a patriotic themed art project.
Amusements presented by AKM Entertainment – Fee based activity
3-9 p.m.
Air Products Town Square
The rides are back this year with bounces houses, slides and a bungee trampoline!
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