Central PA 4th Fest returns in full swing, boosting community spirit and local economy after pandemic hiatus

Central PA 4th Fest was well underway on Tuesday as thousands crowded State College to celebrate the 4th of July. Central PA 4th Fest is the largest 4th of July Celebration in Pennsylvania known for its impressive fireworks show. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, 4th fest was scaled back to just a … Read more

Before you ignite, know where you can legally set off fireworks in Pa.

Amateur pyrotechnicians are being told to follow Pennsylvania’s law on where they can set off fireworks or else face penalties and fines. Based on the passage of Act 43 in 2017, firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, and similar aerial fireworks, which contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material, are now legal in the … Read more

Central PA 4th Fest fireworks to take place in 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Tuesday evening, officials from the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau put out a release describing their plans for this year’s 4th of July firework show. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteer-led organization for Central Pennsylvania 4th Fest is committed to upholding its 20-year history with fireworks for families in Central PA … Read more