Love ‘em or hate ‘em, tis the season for bright colors, loud booms and the occasional dud. The tradition of setting off fireworks, especially the red, white & blue, dates all the way back to 1776. This article from the History channel - Why Do We Celebrate July 4 With Fireworks? - HISTORY – can fill you in on all the deets. If you’re looking for something to do to celebrate freedom and show off your American pride this weekend, check out our list of happenings in and around Indianapolis.
Avon – July 3, 6p-10p, Night at the Park, Avon Town Hall Park *Fireworks, face painting, food trucks and more!
Bargersville – July 2-3, 6:45p, Red, White & Blueberry Festival, Mallow Run Winery *Live music, food trucks, fireworks & the release of their Blueberry Wine & Cider. *Fireworks show both nights!
Beech Grove – July 3, 5p-10p, All American Day in the Park, Sarah T Bolton Park *Food, Music and fireworks starting at dark (about 10p!)
Brownsburg – June 29-July 4, 5p-11p, Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza, Town Hall & Arbuckle *Daily carnival with rides and food! *Saturday (7/3) Parade at 10am! *Sunday (7/4) 7:45pm Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at Brownsburg Town Hall, followed by fireworks! Carmel – July 4 & 5, 1p-10p, CarmelFest, Carter Green & Gazebo *Games, rides, food, entertainment and fireworks! *Monday (7/5) Parade at 10:30am
Downtown – July 4th Fireworks, 500 N Meridian *21 minutes of spectacular fireworks!
Franklin – July 3, 2p-10p, Franklin Firecracker Festival, Downtown Franklin & Hillview Country Club *Food, beer garden and more starting at 2pm! *Fireworks show at 10:10p
Lawrence – July 4, 9a-11p, Lawrence Community Park *Parade is at 10am, followed by carnival, live music, food vendors and fireworks at 10p!
Noblesville – July 4, 4:30p-10p, Parade & Fireworks, Forest Park *Parade at 4:30 through downtown, followed by festival at the park from 6p-10p, with mobile zipline, axe throwing, flying trapeze, inflatables, train & kids area PLUS beer garden and games! *Hairbangers Ball performs on the main stage at 7:30p, followed by Fireworks at 10p
Pittsboro – July 3, 2p, Freedom Celebration, through Main Street *Parade kicks off the celebration at 2pm, followed by vendors, music, and fireworks at Scamahorn Park!
Plainfield – July 4, 5p, Fireworks Extravaganza, Hummel Park *Bounce houses, live band, food vendors and more! *Indiana Wind Symphony concert at 7:30pm *Fireworks around 9:55pm
Westfield – July 2-4, Westfield Rocks the 4th, Grand Pak Sports Complex *Kids Zone, pony rides, food vendors, and even a hot dog eating competition! *Fireworks Show on the 4th at 10pm
Whitestown – July 3, 5p, Independence Day Celebration, Eagle Church *Concert, food vendors, and a kid zone, followed by fireworks!
Zionsville – July 4, 5p-10:30p, 4th of July Celebration, Lions Park *DJ, Kids Corner with bounce house, festival food and fireworks at 10pm!
What did we miss? Where are you celebrating the 4th? Let freedom ring – and be safe! #Merica
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