Celebrate small businesses with Summer of Scranton promotions!

Shop, dine & celebrate downtown Scranton through the month of July

Hot weather brings cool promotions to the Electric City’s business district through the Summer of Scranton, a project of Scranton Tomorrow!

Dozens of downtown Scranton businesses will offer special promotions and events throughout the month of July as part of Scranton Tomorrow's Summer of Scranton campaign. Our Business Development Committee created the series to encourage everyone in the community to support the locally-owned businesses that play a vital role in the region’s economy. Highlights include:

Indie Week, June 29 – July 5: Independents Weeks is a national movement celebrating independent businesses in conjunction with Independence Day.

Since 2018, Scranton Tomorrow has spearheaded Indie Week promotions in downtown Scranton. The initiative showcases the unique variety of retailers, restaurants and cultural venues in the city’s historic business district.

Thousands of people gather on Courthouse Square in Scranton to celebrate Independence Day at the The Lackawanna County Scrantastic Spectacular! Photo: scrantasticspectacular.com

Lackawanna County Scrantastic Spectacular, July 3

Celebrate Independence Day a day early at the Lackawanna County Scrantastic Spectacular on Courthouse Square, beginning at 4 p.m. The event is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and sponsored in part by Scranton Tomorrow.

The event features food, live music and children’s activities. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performs at 7:30 p.m. and festivities conclude with the Zambelli Fireworks Display!

For details, visit scrantasticspectacular.com.

Elijah Baldi never misses a Block Party!

Downtown Block Parties, July 19 and 26: Featuring sidewalk sales, live entertainment, children’s activities and more!

Block Party on Biden Street:

July 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Click here for participating businesses.

Block Party on Adams Avenue:

July 26, from noon to 6 p.m.

Click here for participating businesses.

Summer Restaurant Week, July 19 to 26: Participating restaurants will feature 3-course, prix fixe (fixed price) menus with a Summer of Scranton theme during Restaurant Week.

Click here for participating restaurants.

Christmas in July, July 25:

Santa plans ahead, and now you can, too! Our Christmas in July promotion features sidewalk sales, cool treats, and more in downtown Scranton.

A list of participating businesses will be added soon!

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