Dorney Park is hosting its annual Star-Spangled Nights event from July 3 through July 5, 2026, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. The three-day patriotic celebration features nightly fireworks, live entertainment, and specialized park décor.

The nightly fireworks display will be synchronized to a curated patriotic soundtrack and will be visible from locations throughout the amusement park grounds. Local recording artist Kendal Conrad is scheduled to perform the national anthem live before the fireworks display each evening of the event.

The weekend celebration will include special remarks recognizing America’s semiquincentennial anniversary alongside themed installations such as a Liberty Bell display. The park walkways and plazas will also be decorated with red, white, and blue banners, flags, garlands, and buntings.

A selection of limited-time Americana food and beverage items will be available exclusively during the three-day run. The special menu features themed vanilla layer cake, an All-American funnel cake, a red, white, and blue parfait, an apple pie smash shake, and specialized frozen cocktails served in souvenir cups.

The event runs alongside the park’s standard attraction lineup, which features modern roller coasters like Iron Menace and Talon alongside historic rides. The park continues to operate Thunderhawk, a wooden roller coaster originally opened in 1924, as well as a 1921 Antique Carousel and the 1930s Zephyr train.

The holiday event is included with standard admission to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. Season pass holders and members will have access to additional event rewards, bring-a-friend offers, and discounts on the exclusive holiday merchandise and food items.