LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across Kentuckiana.
Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, 2025.
4th of July around Louisville, southern Indiana
Looking for fireworks and some patriotic family fun for the 4th of July in Kentuckiana? WDRB has you covered with a list of festivities happening this holiday weekend. Some of the highlights include:
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
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
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.
CLICK HERE for WDRB's guide to 4th of July fireworks and events around the Louisville and southern Indiana areas.
Madison Regatta and Roostertail Music Festival
The Madison Regatta returns to southern Indiana this weekend.
The annual event is held in Madison for boat racing enthusiasts and others since its founding in 1951. It goes from July 4-6 this year on the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana.
The regatta is known for hydroplane races, which is motorboat racing that requires boats to skim the water's surface at high speeds.
Since 2018, regatta day has been accompanied by the Roostertail Music Festival.
To learn more about the Madison Regatta, click here.
ROARchestra 2025
Animals and music will come together for a harmonious combination in Louisville this 4th of July weekend.
ROARchestra, a partnership between the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra, returns to the Louisville Zoo's renovated Oasis Field stage this Saturday, July 5.
The concert dates back to 1989 and is a "deep well of nostalgia and fond memories" for the community.
ROARchestra was reignited last summer after a 15-year hiatus, taking a final bow in 2008.
Grammy award winner Teddy Abrams will conduct the concert, which is near the Cats of the Americas exhibit and the Metazoo.
Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, just like they did in the past.
ROARchestra will kick off with "The Star-Spangled Banner." The zoo said the concert will "reflect the heart and soul of American culture" with Copland's "El Salón México" and Carlos Simon's "The Block," which is a tribute to Black American life.
"Patriotic flair meets classical power with selections from Beethoven, Vivaldi and Gulda," the zoo said. "Hollywood favorites like John Williams' "Jurassic Park" and "Star Wars" themes add blockbuster excitement."
The ROARchestra will conclude with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture."
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. to allow guests time to get to Oasis Field, which opens at 7 p.m. The zoo will be open from 7-8 p.m. before the concert, which starts at 8:30 p.m.
Adult tickets cost $35, children ages 3-11 are $15 and children ages 2 and under get in free. Zoo parking is included in the ticket price. A chair can be reserved for the concert for an additional $5, but quantities are limited.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, but outside food and beverages are permitted. No outside alcohol is allowed.
For more information or to buy tickets, click here.
Harrison County Popcorn Festival
The 2025 Harrison County Popcorn Festival returns to downtown Corydon July 4-5 with a two-day celebration of the county’s agricultural heritage.
Celebrate one of Harrison County’s biggest agricultural products with a parade, children’s activities, games, a beer garden, music — and plenty of popcorn.
Originally established in 1986, the Popcorn Festival celebrates Harrison County's significant contribution to the popcorn industry.
Ten percent of the nation’s popcorn is produced in Harrison County, Indiana, across more than 20 farming operations.
After a hiatus in the early 2000s, the festival returned to Corydon in 2022, thanks to the efforts of local groups and volunteers.
Enjoy food, entertainment, fireworks and more.
- Friday, July 4th
- 1:00-10:00pm
- Music and more
- Saturday, July 5th
- 10:00am-10:00pm
- Car Show, cornhole, music, parade
The event is hosted by Harrison County Parks and the Harrison County Popcorn Festival Committee.
To RSVP on the Facebook event page, click here. To learn more about the festival, click here.
"Play America" free Louisville Orchestra concert
Louisville Orchestra is celebrating Independence Day with a free concert in southern Indiana.
"Play America" will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at America Place at River Ridge in Jeffersonville.
The family-friendly event will include a wide variety of music.
"The Louisville Orchestra is going to be presenting all kinds of music including world premiers, John Williams, really new takes on some classics so it's really everything that you want from your orchestra," said Teddy Abrams, music director for the Louisville Orchestra.
There will also be food available.
To register for the event, click here.
These are just a handful of events scheduled for this weekend. Click here to look at what else is happening across Kentuckiana this weekend.
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