SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way: Free Independence Day festivities including a full afternoon of musical events. “Our Hometown Heroes” is free and open to the public. Banners with images of local military heroes in appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. There will be about 1,500 photos of the soldiers, their rank, branch of service, era of service and hometown. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. Presented by Embassy Bank.Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/16182/independence-day/

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage, Air Products Town Square: Free. John DeRosa, music includes patriotic song “13”. Sony Nashville songwriter -member, BMI Winner. Professional vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Central New Jersey. Opening for Ace Frehley / KISS at Al Be Jack, an American Cancer Society benefit in Flemington, New Jersey on July 8. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Visit www.johnderosamusic.com/; Facebook: www.facebook.com/voodoochili/

Big Bone Daddy Rock & Blues Band from Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. 9:30 to 11 p.m. Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/16179/big-bone-daddy/ Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16179/big-bone-daddy/

Hydraulic Lime: Three piece power rock trio resembling the music of Grand Funk Railroad and Budgie. Hydraulic Lime plays a mix of original and covers songs. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/16178/hydraulic-lime/

Fireworks Watch Party: Ticketed exclusive access at 7 p.m. to Musikfest Cafe and Wind Creek Deck for the Fourth of July fireworks celebration. Ticket guarantees viewing the fireworks from two of the best spots on the SteelStacks campus; summer buffet stocked with Fourth of July favorites; drink ticket good for beer or wine; non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary throughout the night. Musikfest Cafe, Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way. For tickets and costs, visit www.steelstacks.org/event/16218/fourth-of-july-fireworks-watch-party/

Fireworks: 9 p.m. Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16182/independence-day/

Allentown Band free concert. A concert band for almost 200 years. Musicians from within a fifty-mile radius of the Lehigh Valley. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 645 E. First St. Information: www.steelstacks.org/event/16113/the-allentown-band/

Fireworks at Coca-Cola Park: Thursday, July 4. IronPigs’ “The Great American Blast” presented by TD Bank. 6 p.m.: Inflatable games, sack races, unlimited access to the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Zone along with appearances by IronPigs mascots; Tootsee the Clown & Friends free balloon art. Live music by The Swing Time Dolls. Guests may be on the field before the show begins and before taking your seats in the seating bowl by 8:45 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Cost for parking and admission. Children age two and under are free. Tickets (limited amount) and information: visit www.facebook.com/LHVIronPigs/;