Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton, near Hershey, PA is the most known area of the city. A huge monument for the Civil War is in front of the Courthouse Square as well as a statue of John Mitchell. This is symbolic for the courthouse because it was the location for the first meeting for Anthrastrike Coal Strike Commission in 1902. The courthouse sits on a 4.7-acre lot that is large enough for many important sites, such as what is represented by Courthouse Square. Here you will find many important buildings as well as it being the site for big activities and events in Scranton.
The New Year's Eve Celebration is one of these events. First Night Scranton, which is a visual performing arts festival, was designed to help ring out the old and bring in the new in Scranton. Every December 31, people of all ages come to the downtown area for the end of year celebrations and the infamous fireworks display on Courthouse Square.
Labor Weekends in Scranton you will see Courthouse Square filled with thousands of people for the annual La Festa Italiano, a festival that is full of dozens of vendors each bringing their different food to Scranton. This is a big weekend filled with fun, food, laughter, and a highlight for the citizens there. This festival has been known as a combination of culture and cuisine.
The Courthouse Square is also a spot where many of the local citizens come to social and meet for gatherings. It has recently been undergoing some renovations. One addition that makes many of the citizens happy is the ability to get wireless internet on the square.
