LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fireworks, food and fun mark the 4th of July. If you're looking for events to celebrate the red, white and blue, here's a list we put together.
If we missed one, please email the details to webteam@wdrb.com along with contact info and any website or social media links. Happy birthday, America!
Louisville Bats Fireworks Extravaganza
- Wednesday, July 3
- Slugger Field
The Louisville Bats take on the Indianapolis Indians at 6:45 p.m. In addition to baseball, there will be baseball bingo and a special act from Christian and Scooby - a gymnast and his chihuahua performing tricks together.
The first 2,000 fans will receive a free patriotic hat.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 502-212-2287.
Waterfront Park Fourth of July Celebration
(Featuring Waterfront’s Most Talented with local and regional artists performing!)
- Thursday, July 4th
- Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn
The talent showcase, produced in partnership with Jou Jou Presents, is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of talents from all communities that use and appreciate Waterfront Park in honor of 25 years of community support and engagement.
Family-friendly activities designed for a variety of interests including science, music, art and nature will be offered from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the children’s activity area sponsored by Kosair for Kids.
- 6:00 p.m.– Event Opens – DJ Scott and Kosair for Kids family activities begin
- 6:45 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies and National Anthem performed by D’Corey Johnson
- 7:00 p.m. – Waterfront’s Most Talented! Showcase
- 9:45 p.m. – Special Performance by Lana Scott
- 10:00 p.m. – Fireworks over the Ohio River
The event will also includes an interactive equipment display by Louisville Metro Police, Fire, and EMS, bounce houses, a foam party, cool down stations, food trucks, and adult beverages with Brown-Forman products Old Forester and El Jimador Silver at the bar as well as Coors Lite and White Claw among other offerings.
Kentucky Kingdom’s Red, White & Bluegrass Bash
- July 4 to 6
- Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
- 937 Phillips Lane
- Louisville, KY 40209
The park’s first-ever festival in celebration of the Independence Day holiday! In addition to the usual rides and attractions, from July 4-6, guests can enjoy:
- Extended operating hours to 10 p.m.
- Nightly fireworks
- Specialty food items
- Performances from local bluegrass band Kentucky Blue
Plus, the event is included with season passes and regular admission tickets. For information, click here.
39th Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival
Celebrating our Country’s Independence – Neighborhood Style!
Thursday, July 4th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Held at the Peterson Dumesnil House, this annual event offers a full day of free family fun and entertainment including an Art Fair, live music, a Food Court, craft beer selections, a Cake Wheel, raffle and silent auction, a Pet Contest, a Children’s Fun Zone and more.
- 10:00 – 10:10: Opening Flag Ceremony presented by The Sons of the American Revolution (main parking lot)
- 11:00 - 8:00: Silent Auction & Raffle Benefitting the Peterson Dumesnil House (Inside the PD House, more info: https://bit.ly/2024PDHRaffle)
- 11:00 - 12:30: Pet Contest (Under the trees on main stage lawn)
- Schedule is subject to change, please check https://crescenthill.us for updates.
Riverview Independence Festival in Southwest Louisville
- Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Riverview Park
- 8202 Greenwood Road
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 10 p.m. Fireworks
- FREE and open to the public
Live music, kids’ activities, and a splash pad for cooling off throughout the day. The evening will conclude with fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Drinks available for purchase. The festival, presented by Brown-Forman, includes music by Kentucky artists featuring JD Shelburne (country music), The Sheryl Rouse Band (cover band of all genres), and YAPA (folk and Latin music).
For more information, www.RiverviewFestival.com.
Paristown Fourth of July
- Thursday, July 4th
- Christy's Garden in Paristown
- 720 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204
Fourth of July Outdoor Market on Brent Street: 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Check-In Begins: 4:00 p.m.
Live Music with Soul Circus and The Crashers 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
National Donut Hole Eating Championship 8 p.m.
- $1,000 grand prize for 4 minute event - click here to register
Paristown Fireworks Show: 9:45 p.m.
Get to Paristown for Fourth of July presented by Jack Daniels. Enjoy live music featuring The Crashers, local food, delicious cocktails, shopping, VIP options, and more – all topped off by the 5th annual Paristown x Zambelli fireworks show. Information and tickets: click here.
City of Audubon Park 4th of July Popsicle Parade
- Oriole Park
- 1020 Oriole Ct, Audubon Park, KY 40213
- 10 a.m. (Line-up begins at 9:40 a.m.)
Audubon Park residents are invited to bring your patriotically decorated bikes, wagons, strollers, scooters and join the parade led by the Audubon Park Police Department. Stay afterward to have a popsicle with your friends and neighbors. Call or email City Hall for info: 502-637-5066 or clerk@audubonparkky.org.
July 4th Freedom Celebration in La Grange
- July 4th from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wendell Moore Park in La Grange.
Top off your 4th of July celebration with spectacular fireworks over the lake, beginning at 10pm. Bring your chairs or blankets and watch the night sky light up at this FREE Oldham County Parks & Rec sponsored event.
Founders Day on July 4th in Elizabethtown (Sponsored by WesBanco)
- Thursday, July 4
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Parking at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and parking lots off of University Drive, will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The Hardin County School’s EC3 parking lot will be closed to the public. Patrons are free to park in all parking spaces in those adjoining lots. Fireworks will will be executed by Casabella Pyrotechnics.
The fireworks coverage and synched music will be play on the following radio stations: Quicksie 98.3, Wolf 94.3, and WKMO 101.5. WesBanco Founders’ Day fireworks coverage will begin at 10:00 pm.
4th of July at Pappaw's BBQ & More
- Starts 11 a.m. Thursday, July 4
- Fireworks at Dusk
- Helmwood Shopping Center
- 611 W. Poplar Street Suite B8
- Elizabethtown, Ky.
Raising money for Tails & TaTas Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk. Live music from Elderage at 6:30 p.m. and Kevin Jaggers at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk! Car show starts at 1 p.m. Bounce house for the kids starting at noon. Silent Auction/raffle 5 p.m.. Cornhole Tournament 6 p.m. Click here for info.
4th of July FiveStar Fireworks celebration
- July 4th in Bardstown, Ky.
- Coincides with the Stephen Foster Story 8 p.m. performance
- J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park
A variety of family-friendly festivities to celebrate both Independence Day and the birthday of Stephen Foster on July 4, 1826. The celebration will include bouncy houses, temporary tattoos, hula hoop and water balloon games, and a cast meet and greet. During intermission, the audience will be treated to cupcakes. After the performance, audience members can stay in their seats to enjoy a fireworks show set to a custom music track.
For tickets, go to StephenFoster.com or call 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563.
SOUTHERN INDIANA
Shoreline Independence Day Celebration in New Albany
CANCELED
Wed. July 3
New Albany Amphitheater
City Officials and Public Safety leaders concerned about extreme heat and a chance of severe thunderstorms with lightning around 9 p.m. decided to cancel the event. Mayor Jeff Gahan said, “We will work towards rescheduling our favorite firework celebration in the near future.”
Jeffersonville 4th of July Parade
- Thursday, July 4th
- 10 a.m. to Noon
- 200 to 500 blocks of Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana
We love a parade! Join us for the Jeffersonville Celebrates Freedom Parade on Thursday, July 4th at 10am on Spring Street in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville!
All of the Jeffersonville High School Student Athletes and Athletic Teams are the Grand Marshals of this year's Parade. After the parade, there is face painting, balloon-making, hot dogs, and the National Anthem by the Jeffersonville High School Choir.
**Note** As of right now, the parade is still on! However, organizers are watching the weather forecasts. Safety is the top priority and IF we make a decision to delay or cancel the parade due to the threat of inclement weather then they will post on the Jeffersonville Main Street and City of Jeffersonville social media channels Thursday morning.
194th Pekin 4th of July Festival
The Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation
- Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4
- Centered at Pekin Park in Pekin, Indiana
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3
- Parade 10 a.m. Thursday July 4
Food court, vendors, flea market, Watermelon and corn on the cob eating contests, dessert auction, gun raffle, live music Wednesday night with the Juice Box Heroes, and the crowning of the queen. For a complete schedule and info go to PekinFourthOfJuly.com.
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