Lake Wallenpaupack Annual Fireworks Display

Lake Wallenpaupack, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, is famous for many things, one being the beautiful fireworks display over the lake every year. Shot off from the Wallenpaupack Area High School and hosted by the Chamber of the Northern Poconos, the fireworks display is funded solely by business and individual donations.

Many people come to watch the fireworks from boat but those without that option are welcome to view the show at the Wallenpaupack Area High School, the dike, or Mangan Cove. New traffic patterns have been set up to ensure the safety of everyone coming to view the fireworks display.

The firework display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th, 2015 with a rain date of Sunday, July 5th. They will start at approximately 9:15pm.

If you would like to make a donation to the fireworks, please send donations to The Chamber, 2512 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428. For more information and updates, please call the Chamber at 570-226-3191 or visit Lake Wallenpaupack Fireworks Facebook page.

Lighthouse Harbor Marina is proud to be the major sponsor of the Lake Wallenpaupack fireworks for the last 20 years!

 

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Paupack Plunge 2015 - PaupackPlunge.com

Every year Lighthouse Harbor Marina and Pocono Action Sports hosts the Paupack Plunge in February which is a charity polar plunge event on Lake Wallenpaupack.

The proceeds benefit the Tafton Water Rescue Team and the Ledgedale Dive Team.

There are a number of ways you can participate in the Paupack Plunge:

1. For a donation of $25, you can be a brave plunger and dive into the frigid waters of Lake Wallenpaupack. As a plunger, you are permitted to collect sponsors. Sponsors are individuals or companies who sponsor your plunge by donating money on your behalf. Plungers with the largest sponsor donations will win prizes!

2. If you're not up for a freezing time, you can sponsor a plunger and donate on their behalf.

3. You can donate as an individual.

4. Or you can donate as a Corporate Sponsor. Corporate Sponsorship has three different levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum which are based upon donation level.

Coffee, hot chocolate, and refreshments are provided on the day of the plunge.

This year, the freezing fun will be on Saturday February 14th, 2015. Yes, that's Valentine's Day! There's no better way to support your community while doing something memorable with your honey than to be Freezin' for a Reason!

Reserve your plunge time online at PaupackPlunge.com. You can also view pictures and videos of past year plunges, get more information on how to participate, and find out what you will need on the day of the plunge.

We hope you'll join us this season to support the local dive and rescue teams!