{"id":147958,"date":"2026-03-07T20:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T01:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147958"},"modified":"2026-03-07T20:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T01:10:44","slug":"liberty-ignited-a-lehigh-valley-salute-to-america-at-250-blasts-off-at-coca-cola-park-on-july-3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147958","title":{"rendered":"\u201cLiberty Ignited: A Lehigh Valley Salute to America at 250\u201d Blasts Off at Coca-Cola Park on July 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lehigh Valley\u2019s largest drone and fireworks show ever <\/em>will be the region\u2019s\u00a0pinnacle event celebrating America250<\/p>\n

Allentown, Pennsylvania (March 5, 2026) <\/strong>\u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to introduce Liberty Ignited<\/strong>, the region\u2019s largest drone and fireworks show ever in partnership with Discover Lehigh Valley\u00ae, Lehigh County, and America250PA, slated to blast off on July 3rd<\/sup> in celebration of America\u2019s 250th<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n

Including at least 250 drones and a fireworks spectacular, presented by IBEW 375, that will be more than FIVE TIMES <\/strong>the size of a normal IronPigs post-game fireworks show, Liberty Ignited: A Lehigh Valley Salute to America at 250<\/strong>, will be a fitting way to celebrate 250 years of America.<\/p>\n

The event will showcase hundreds of drones, illuminated and synced to music, producing dazzling displays, visuals and patterns across the night sky. The drone performance will be followed by the largest fireworks display in Coca-Cola Park\u2019s history, combining for the most expansive skyward celebration ever staged in the Lehigh Valley all in celebration of America\u2019s 250th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to host the Lehigh Valley\u2019s pinnacle event celebrating our country\u2019s 250th anniversary in such grand style,\u201d said Kurt Landes, President & General Manager of the IronPigs. \u201cDesigned to be the region\u2019s apex 250th<\/sup> birthday event, it\u2019s an honor to be opening Coca-Cola Park to the community for such a meaningful, memorable and patriotic celebration. This once-in-a-lifetime occasion will not only bring the area\u2019s largest drone and largest fireworks display ever, but also impactful ceremonies recognizing our veterans, active military and first responders while also honoring our entire community\u2019s legacy and history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased HERE<\/a>, with field level tickets priced at a celebratory<\/p>\n

$17.76. Hospitality tickets are also available for both groups and individuals and may be purchased by contacting the IronPigs\u2019 Provident Bank Ticket Office at 610-841-PIGS (7447). This event is considered to very likely sell out well in advance of July 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Ballpark gates will open on July 3rd<\/sup> at 5:30pm. Ceremonies will begin at 6:30pm featuring the National Anthem, a flag-raising ceremony and guest appearances followed by patriotic music and performances. The event will conclude with the historic drone show at 9pm with the largest fireworks show, by far, in Coca-Cola Park history beginning shortly after the drone show.<\/p>\n

Any performers who may be interested in joining the IronPigs ensemble for the evening may contact Allison Valentine (AValentine@ironpigsbaseball.com<\/a>). Entertainment and ceremonies already scheduled for the evening include:<\/p>\n