Where To Watch Fireworks In The Area
Waterfront Park invites you to watch fireworks on the 4th of July! The event starts at 5 p.m. with the show of fireworks starting at 10 p.m.
- Bring a blanket or lawn chairs
- Celebration to feature “Waterfront’s Most Talented,” a variety show showcasing Louisville’s talented residents
- Kosair for Kids Children’s Area offers themed activities and games centered around science, music, art, and nature throughout the evening
- For info, click here
Thunder Over Shively
- Saturday, July 5 starting at 2 p.m. at 6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville
- Bounce house and outdoor games, on-site concessions, music, sober environment, fireworks show at dark
Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival 40th anniversary
- Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave.
- Full day of free family fun and entertainment; art fair, food trucks, craft beer selections, live music, a cake wheel, a magician, a pet contest, a cake baking contest, a children’s Fun Zone
- Raffle and silent auction benefiting the Peterson Dumesnil House
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- For more information, click here.
Paristown’s 6th annual 4th of July Celebration
- Friday, July 4 at Christy’s Garden, 720 Brent Street in Louisville
- Artisan Market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- $15 (advance) $18 Tickets required after 5 p.m. Click here for tickets
- Kids free with a ticket-holding adult
- The Crashers 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Jeff’s Donuts National Donut Hole Eating Contest at 8 p.m.
- $1,000 grand prize (Must be 18 years old to compete)
- Free trackless train rides from 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- For info, www.paristown.com
Prospect’s July 4th Community Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza!
- Friday, July 4th 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- This FREE event will begin with a parade at 6 pm.
- Fireworks to begin at dusk (approx. 9:40 pm.).
Event will feature: The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, Official Color Guard of the Parade, Musical DJ spinning tunes, train rides, bouncy houses, and games for kids. Kona Ice frozen treat, Ramiro’s Cantina and Kinnard Brothers BBQ food trucks. Fireworks!
Independence Day at Locust Grove
- Friday, July 4 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40207
- Free
Live music by the Shelby Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Fife & Drum, Louisville Brass Band, and Carolyn Dawson singing our National Anthem.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Flag Display and Flag Retirement Ceremony and an Interactive 18th-century displays including blacksmith, violin maker, store, schoolmaster, and a Revolutionary War encampment.
Bring your own blankets & chairs or swimsuits for the kids – we’ll have lawn games like badminton and sprinklers to beat the heat!
For info, click here.
Shelbyville Independence Day Parade
- Friday, July 4 10 a.m.
- Main Street in Shelbyville, Ky.
Assembly area at 9 a.m. at the Shelbyville First Baptist Church parking lot.
- Friday, July 4 6 p.m.
- Brooks Parade Field
- Inflatables, kids activities, live cover music and military working K-9 demonstration
- Food and drink available for purchase
- Salute to the Nation Ceremony at 9 p.m. including firing cannons
- Fireworks at 10:05 p.m.
- The event is free and open to the public
- No pets
- For info, click here.
- Those wishing to gain access to the installation for the event must present a Kentucky REAL ID or a valid license with accompanying supplemental documentation. For more information and a list of acceptable supplemental documents, click here.
St. Matthews Independence Day 5K
- Friday, July 4 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- St. Matthews Baptist Church Grandview Room in Louisville, Ky.
Join us at 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning, July 4th for the St. Matthews Independence Day 5K. This race has its origins back to the 1970’s (with the course unchanged) in what was then called the St. Matthews Pavement Pounder. This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church (3515 Grandview Avenue). Walkers are welcome!
Kentucky Kingdom Bluegrass & Booms
- Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Kentucky Kingdom, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville
- Spend the holiday riding rides, splashing around in the waterpark, and enjoy fireworks and unique foods
- For more information, click here.
Presented by Friends of Rough River Lake, Inc.
- Saturday, July 5
- Recreation activities, craft vendors and food trucks.
- Fireworks start at “dark”
- For info, click here.
- Saturday, July 5 at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
- Riverview Park in Louisville, Ky.
- There will be food trucks, a splash pad, live music and fireworks. There’s a free parking area but the boat ramp will be closed. TARC shuttles will be available from 4-11 p.m. from 7301 Distribution Drive.
Fanfare for the Fourth with the Louisville Chorus
- Sunday, July 6 at 3 p.m.
- St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40207
- Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $15
The Louisville Chorus honors our country’s day of independence with a musical and multi-media celebration of Americana, and a tribute to our nation’s military personnel. Choral classics, live brass, flute, percussion, video and flag presentations. Community celebration. Info here.
6th of July Free BBQ for Veterans
- July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway, Louisville
- Free food and camaraderie for veterans and patriots
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Sponsored by VAREP Louisville Chapter
- Nonprofit dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership, financial-literacy education, and economic opportunity for the military communities.
Southern Indiana 4th of July Events
New Albany Shoreline Independence Day Celebration
- Thursday, July 3 starting at 6 p.m. (Fireworks at dark)
- Riverfront Amphitheater
Performers The Rumors and The Crashers on stage. Bring the family and a lawn chair to celebrate America’s birthday. Inflatables for the kids. Food and drink vendors. Click here for info.
Jeffersonville Celebrates Freedom Parade
- Friday, July 4
- 10 AM to NOON
- 200-500 blocks of Spring Steet in historic downtown Jeffersonville
- Celebration at Warder Park after parade
- Riverfront Independence Day Celebration with fireworks – Free admission
Sellersburg Independence Day Celebration
- Sellersburg American Legion
- Food, music, shaved ice and fireworks at dusk
- Live music by Smokin’ Joe
- Live music by The Rumors
195th Pekin 4th of July Festival
Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation
- Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4
- Pekin Park in Pekin, Indiana
- Admission & Parking – Outdoor Event – Open Rain or Shine!
- Local Foods, Artisan Crafts, Live Music, Contests
- Fireworks “at dark” on Thursday, July 3
- Parade 10 a.m. on Friday, July 4 (Theme: Peace, Love & Fireworks)
- For info, click here.
- Saturday, July 5
- Fireworks at dark
This year marks the 21st year that Patoka Lake Area Year-round (PLAY) has put on this annual event. Fireworks will start at dark. Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, refreshments, and bug spray. The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164. For information, click here.
Firecracker 5K in Marengo, Indiana
- Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
- 177 S. Second Street, Marengo, In.
The most unique race in Southern Indiana! As underground temperatures year-round are 54 degrees, this will undoubtedly be the coolest July race around. The course will start Marengo Boys and Girls Club proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave. It then heads directly to the underground tour at mile 1 doubling back to finish just outside at the festival. Info here.
City of Madison Firework Extravaganza
- Ohio River waterfront
- July 5, 2025
- Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.