4th of July fireworks and events around Louisville and southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Looking for fireworks and some patriotic family fun for the 4th of July in Kentuckiana? Here's our list of festivities.

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Louisville-area 4th of July events

Waterfront Park Fourth of July sponsored by Ford

Friday, July 4, 2025, at Waterfront Park
5 p.m. to 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
Fireworks display at 10 p.m.
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.

Freedom Fest '25 at Fort Knox

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.

Rumble over Rough River

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.

Riverview Independence Fest

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
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
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 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.

Thunder Over Patoka

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