© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with music and a fireworks show at SteelStacks on July 4, 2022.

To celebrate our freedom from British colonial rule, ArtsQuest hosted an afternoon and evening of free music at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with music and a fireworks show at SteelStacks on July 4, 2022.

The free Independence Day festivities included concerts by Kendal Conrad, Band of Brothers and Big Bone Daddy at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage and the Allentown Band at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.

© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Band of Brothers performs on the Highmark Stage as Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with music and a fireworks show at SteelStacks complex on July 4, 2022.

Participants could see the Hometown Heroes 2022 banner with more than 1,500 photos of local military veterans. Then ArtsQuest members enjoyed a prime viewing spot for a dazzling fireworks display launched off Sand Island by the City of Bethlehem.

© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Kendal Conrad performs on the Highmark Stage as she helps Bethlehem celebrate Independence Day at SteelStacks complex on July 4, 2022.

Scroll through the photos for a flavor of July Fourth in Bethlehem.

© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Kendal Conrad performs on the Highmark Stage as she helps Bethlehem celebrate Independence Day at SteelStacks complex on July 4, 2022.

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© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS A person checks out the Hometown Heroes 2022 banner which showcases 1,500 photos of local military veterans on July 4, 2022 at the Steelstacks complex. The banner was first displayed on Memorial Day.

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© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS Lydia Panella, 5, of Palmer, sports a festive headband as Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with music and a fireworks show at SteelStacks on July 4, 2022.

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Band of Brothers performs on the Highmark Stage as Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with music and a fireworks show at SteelStacks complex on July 4, 2022.

© Saed Hindash | For/The Express-Times/TNS