July 1, 2025 -- To ensure public safety as fireworks launch Thursday night from the roof of the Linden Street parking garage in downtown Scranton, a safety zone will be implemented on parts of Linden Street and North Washington Avenue. Parking restrictions also will be in place.

No cars or pedestrians will be allowed on the streets adjacent to the garage. Patrons may enter businesses on those blocks but will have to exit the buildings by 9:20 p.m. if they wish to view the fireworks.

The fireworks are part of the Scrantastic Spectacular on Courthouse Square, featuring the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra.

Parking restrictions and street closings also will be in effect, as follows:

NO PARKING
Wednesday, July 2, from 7 a.m. through Thursday, July 3, the 200 block of North Washington Avenue between Biden and Linden Streets. That is the block directly in front of the courthouse.

Thursday, July 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. – 500 block of Biden Street between Adams and North Washington avenues; 200 block of Adams Avenue between Biden and Linden streets; 500 block of Linden Street between Adams and North Washington avenues. Those are the blocks surrounding Courthouse Square.

PARKING
Scranton parking garages will be accessible at a rate of $6 for the day. They are the Linden Street garage, 305 Linden St.; the Casey garage, 101 Adams Ave.; and the Medallion garage, 140 Adams Ave. Traffic exiting those garages will be directed through alleys where the main streets are closed.

STREET CLOSURES
Beginning Thursday, July 3, at 4 p.m. – North Washington Avenue at Mulberry and Biden streets; Adams Avenue between Biden and Linden streets; Linden Street from Forest Court to Adams Avenue; and Jefferson Avenue, Dix Court and Lee Court at Biden Street.