Summer Thunder Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2021

2021 Theme: TBA

Pre-Show: Approx. 10:00pm
Fireworks Show: Approx. 10:30pm

DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash "Special Fourth of July Hours"

Laguna Splash Water Park: 11am-7pm
Water Side Food Stands: 11am-10pm*
*Grill Americano and Laguna Snacks closing at 7pm.

DelGrosso's Park Rides and Food Stands: 12pm-11:30pm**
**Note: All Rides will be closed during Summer Thunder Fireworks. Select Rides and Food Stands will reopen following the conclusion of the Fireworks Show.

Summer Thunder Hours and Operation of Rides and Water Park Attractions subject to change due to crowd/weather conditions, staffing changes, or unexpected maintenance issues.

JULY 4th TRAFFIC PATTERNS:

Please note that the following traffic patterns will take place starting at 10:30pm on July 4th. These traffic patterns are to help ensure the safety of all motorists in and around DelGrosso’s Park.

Motorists Parked In the Main Parking Lot for DelGrosso’s Park: After the fireworks, all traffic from the main lot will be directed to the RIGHT to head NORTH towards Tyrone and the Tipton/Grazierville Exit 45 to I-99. There will be two lanes of traffic running NORTH towards Tyrone and the I-99 Interchange.

Traffic Traveling South on East Pleasant Valley Blvd(NORTH of Rossi’s Corner Store): You will be directed to turn RIGHT at Tipton Road. You will not be permitted to travel South on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard past DelGrosso’s Park.

Motorists Parked in the DelGrosso Foods Lawn/Or Parked Along East Pleasant Valley Blvd (SOUTH of Rossi’s Corner Store): You will be directed to Exit SOUTH using East Pleasant Valley Boulevard to head towards Bellwood and Exit 41 to I-99.

All Traffic Parked South of the River Road Intersection: You will not be permitted to travel North on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard past DelGrosso’s Park.You will be directed to turn LEFT onto River Road.

Traffic Traveling from River Road: Traffic from River Road will be directed RIGHT using East Pleasant Valley Boulevard to head towards Bellwood and Exit 41 to I-99. Traffic will not be able to reach DelGrosso’s Park from River Road.

These traffic patterns will stay in effect until it is safe to return to a normal traffic flow.

Tune-in to 98.1FM to hear the soundtrack during the show.

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Summer Thunder Sponsors:

Past Events:

Summer Thunder 2019 - A Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of D-Day 7 & WWII

July 4, 2019

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Bath Fitter, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Sheild, Imler's Poultry, Sundance Vacations, Tyrone Ford, Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Summer Thunder 2018 - DelGrosso's Great American Cinema Celebration

July 4, 2018

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Sheild, Imler's Poultry, Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Summer Thunder 2017 - Live The Legacy - Celebrating 70 Years of DelGrosso's Park

July 4, 2017

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Sheild, Imler's Poultry, Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Summer Thunder 2016 - Splishin' and Splashin' Red, White, and Blue

July 9, 2016

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Sheild, Imler's Poultry, Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Summer Thunder 2015 - A Rock and Roll Celebration of America

July 4, 2015

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Imler's Poultry, Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Summer Thunder 2014 - A 100th Birthday Tribute To Our Founders Fred & Murf DelGrosso

July 4, 2014

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Imler's Poultry, Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

On July 6th, 2014 Fred DelGrosso would have turned 100 years old. On September 7th, 2014 his wife, Mafalda (Murf) would have turned 100 years old. To celebrate their centennial birthdays our 4th of July Summer Thunder Fireworks Show was a Tribute to the Founders of DelGrosso Foods, Inc and DelGrosso's Amusement Park.

Summer Thunder 2013 - A Salute to the Blue and Grey Remembering the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

July 4, 2013

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Imler's Poultry,
Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War Re-enactors shot cannons in conjunction with Summer Thunder 2013.

Summer Thunder 2012 - A Welcome Home Salute To Our Troops

July 4, 2012

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Imler's Poultry,
Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Mason Hook's father Specialist Michael Hook was killed in the line of duty before his son was born. As a way to salute our troops and thank them for all of their sacrifices, Mason and his mom Suzie pushed the starting button for the Summer Thunder 2012 show.

Mason Hook - Honorary Fireworks Starter for 2012

Summer Thunder 2011 - A Tribute to Mike Schuller

July 4, 2011

Brought to you by our sponsors:

Allied Milk Producers, Burgmeier Hauling, First Commonwealth Bank, Imler's Poultry,
Tri-Star Ford , Froggy 98, & WTAJ

Mike Schuler lost his battle to cancer. Mike and his family helped prepare the Summer Thunder show for a number of years. Summer Thunder 2011 was a tribute to Mike.