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Looking for fireworks celebrations for the Independence Day holiday? Several displays and events are scheduled in the Lehigh Valley.

The first Juneteenth Parade in the Lehigh Valley happens Monday in Easton, bringing together Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. There were a week of festivities to celebrate Juneteenth this year.

The Museum Pass program offered by Allentown Public Library has grown to include partnerships with close to 20 museums, gardens and historic sites in Eastern Pennsylvania. It's exclusive to adult residents in Allentown.

The sultry songstress brings her unique voice to Musikfest Café at SteelStacks on Sunday, June 18.

SoccerFest will kick off with the ArtsQuest and Lehigh Valley United Girls’ 3-on-3 Tournament at 5:30 p.m. July 21 at PNC Plaza.

The legendary guitarist brings her Nancy Wilson's Heart tour to Wind Creek on Sunday, June 18.

Cast in Bronze performer Frank DellaPenna says Musikfest has “invited some vintage acts for the celebration including Cast in Bronze. Frank DellaPenna has agreed to come out of retirement to perform August 4,5,6 at Musikfest."

The animals, including dinosaurs, turtles, lions and bears, are made of resin. Some are going for upwards of $800.

Allentown Fair will have its first hip-hop headliner in 30 years and two rap acts. Musikfest will offer rapper G-Eazy and R&B favorites Keith Sweat and Monica.

Saturday marked the second annual DeVonta Smith and Friends Celebrity Softball game, which raised funds for local charities while pitting a team full of Eagles against Team Dotson's Lehigh Valley alum.

The holiday event calendar features Christkindlmarkt, SteelStacks ice rink, Peepsfest and more.

Dorney Park traffic caused major delays on Hamilton Boulevard Saturday. A Dorney representative said the executive team is working with South Whitehall Township staff to address the issue.

City Center has been working for months to get all the approvals it needs to put up a digital marquee sign at its proposed 1,800-person music venue.

The iconic Martin on Main festival is returning to historic Nazareth at noon on July 29, with two raffle prizes worth over $3,000.

The Lehigh Valley's first Disability Pride Lehigh Valley festival was held Saturday at the Penn State — Lehigh Valley campus. The free, all-ages event was a celebration of the region’s disability community through art, music and community resources.

Dorney Park on Friday posted on its website and social media a "sneak peek of new things" coming in 2024. But the teaser reveals little except for a puzzling Aug. 10 date.

Singer Tony Bennett, who died Friday just two weeks before his 97th birthday, graced the stages of the Lehigh Valley frequently in the final two decades of his performing career. And it seemed those shows often came during important moments in Bennett’s career.

David Foster and wife Katharine McPhee will perform at Wind Creek Event Center 8 p.m. May 9. Iconic English progressive rock band Yes will play at 8 p.m. Sept. 21.

Dorney Park is planning the return of Grand Carnivale, a day-to-night, larger-than-life, international celebration. And if you want food, they’ve got it.

SoccerFest is returning to SteelStacks in Bethlehem, with viewing parties scheduled for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, starting Friday when the U.S. plays Vietnam at 9 p.m.

Tickets to most shows for the State Theatre's new season go on sale to theater members on Aug. 2 and the public on Aug. 9 at the box office or statetheatre.org.

Allentown native Walt Groller learned to play the accordion at age 4 and became one of the premier polka musicians in the world.