Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The city of Wilkes-Barre hosted its Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and thousands were there to enjoy the day and watch fireworks.

28/22's Avery Nape was there for much of the afternoon.

It was an absolutely perfect day at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The sun was out and so were hundreds of people enjoying the beautiful weather and celebrating America's independence.

Family, food, and of course fireworks.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— This Fourth of July, families flocked to Frances Slocum State Park to soak up the sun and celebrate freedom together.

From cookouts, to casting lines, and playing in the water, all sites around the park were filled with somebody having fun for the holiday.

4th of July celebration benefitting local charities

"I think it's fun to celebrate and celebrate how our freedom and the people who fought for our freedom," said 14-year-old Noah Fry.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Stars, stripes, and spreading support.

An annual charity event in Luzerne County kicked off its weekend long Fourth of July celebrations.

The Independence Day festival in Hazleton is sparking fun and raising funds for those in the community.

28/22's Gianna Galli takes us to City View Park.

Vietnam Veterans, September 11 victims honored on wall

Below a waving American flag at City View Park in Hazleton was the Hazleton Area school cheerleaders.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Revolutionary War battle fought in the Wyoming Valley is remembered again this Independence Day.

An annual ceremony this morning recalled the nearly 300 victims killed in the 1778 battle and Massacre of Wyoming.

British soldiers and Iroquois Confederation of Native Americans overran the 24th Connecticut Militia and settlers 247 years ago this week.

41st annual run benefits local YMCA

Speakers, war re-enactors, and descendants of those who lost their lives were among those who gathered at the Wyoming Monument.

History echoes along Wyoming Avenue as residents commemorate the 247th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Wyoming.

Wilkes-Barre's 'Bernie’s Run' unites hundreds on July Fourth in memory of Bernie Hargadon, benefiting the local YMCA.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Fourth of July tradition hit the ground running in Wilkes-Barre.

Hundreds of runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the 41st Bernie's Run.

Patriotism ringing true in Luzerne County

The three-mile course started on South Franklin Street and made its downtown Friday morning.

The run is inspired by the late Bernie Hargadon, the former director of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA.

Money raised by this morning's run/walk supports the many programs offered by the Y.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Waves of red, white, and blue will be seen all across our nation as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.

28/22's Sydney Kostus attended one of the patriotic events in Luzerne County where organizers know it's grown by the thousands.

Stepping off independence day in Luzerne County.

Scrantastic Spectacular kicks off the holiday weekend

South Mountain Boulevard in Mountain Top is covered in our nation's colors Friday morning.

Officials hope that the Sister City partnership will foster cultural exchanges and celebrate Latino ties.

Families at Harveys Lake are embracing the long weekend, mixing sun, sand, and relaxation.