It’s finally that time of year! Get ready for fireworks displays to go off this Fourth of July in a town or city near you. While Indiana is home to a wealth of shows big and small, these eight are the best of the best.
If you like bright lights and that “boom” feeling in your chest, you’ll definitely want to hit up at least one of these festive events. Check ’em out:
- Yorktown 4th Of July Festival
Facebook/Yorktown 4th of July Festival Beginning at 10 p.m., the fireworks in Yorktown take place at Morrow’s Meadow Park where guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. on July 4, 2018 with a four-mile race and boat races at 1 p.m. Find all the fun at 1901 S Tiger Dr., Yorktown, IN 47396, and learn more on the event’s official website here.
- Noblesville Fourth Of July Fireworks
Facebook/Noblesville Fourth of July Fireworks Parade & Festival This immaculate annual display has been going on since 1997 and includes a festival with a parade, games, food, music, inflatables, and much more. It takes place at Noblesville High School on the Fourth of July, and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Find it all at 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060, and learn more about the event here.
- Pekin Fourth Of July Celebration
Facebook/Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation - Pekin, Indiana One of the longest-running fireworks displays in the nation, this celebration has been going on since 1830. The festival includes a carnival, a parade, food vendors, pageants, and a variety of live entertainment. It takes place in Pekin Park at 340 Park St., Pekin, IN 47165, and you can learn more about it on its website here.
- Walkerton Fireworks
Facebook/Town of Walkerton, Indiana Happening July 3, 2018 at dusk (10 p.m.), these fireworks are sure to astound and amaze. Earlier in the day, a parade will wow crowds in the streets. This show is visible from about anywhere in this small town, and you can learn more about it here.
- Fort Wayne 4th of July Fireworks
Facebook/Visit Fort Wayne Happening on July 4, 2018, this annual event attracts people from across counties to view the amazing show in downtown Fort Wayne. It begins at 10 p.m., and the fireworks are shot off the Indiana Michigan Power Center, which is located at 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Learn more about it here.
- Michigan City 4th Of July Fireworks
Flickr/jeremysmythe This lakeside show is one of the best fireworks displays in the state. It takes place on the Fourth of July at Washington Park where there is a zoo, the old lighthouse museum, beaches, a splash park, and many other things to do. Fireworks likely begin at dusk at 6 On the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360, and you can learn more about it here.
- IPL Downtown Freedom Blast
Flickr/toledo589ad This free event lasts from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and includes live entertainment and other family fun activities in addition to fireworks. It takes place at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum, which is located at 55 E Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Learn more about this epic July 4, 2018 event here.
- Fireworks On The Ohio
Wikimedia Commons/LoveThesePics This evening event is all about food trucks and having a good time. It takes place at 100 N Main St., Evansville IN 47708. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. on July 4, 2018, and you don’t want to miss them. Learn more about this riverside event here.
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Facebook/Yorktown 4th of July Festival
Beginning at 10 p.m., the fireworks in Yorktown take place at Morrow’s Meadow Park where guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. on July 4, 2018 with a four-mile race and boat races at 1 p.m. Find all the fun at 1901 S Tiger Dr., Yorktown, IN 47396, and learn more on the event’s official website here.
Facebook/Noblesville Fourth of July Fireworks Parade & Festival
This immaculate annual display has been going on since 1997 and includes a festival with a parade, games, food, music, inflatables, and much more. It takes place at Noblesville High School on the Fourth of July, and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Find it all at 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060, and learn more about the event here.
Facebook/Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation - Pekin, Indiana
One of the longest-running fireworks displays in the nation, this celebration has been going on since 1830. The festival includes a carnival, a parade, food vendors, pageants, and a variety of live entertainment. It takes place in Pekin Park at 340 Park St., Pekin, IN 47165, and you can learn more about it on its website here.
Facebook/Town of Walkerton, Indiana
Happening July 3, 2018 at dusk (10 p.m.), these fireworks are sure to astound and amaze. Earlier in the day, a parade will wow crowds in the streets. This show is visible from about anywhere in this small town, and you can learn more about it here.
Facebook/Visit Fort Wayne
Happening on July 4, 2018, this annual event attracts people from across counties to view the amazing show in downtown Fort Wayne. It begins at 10 p.m., and the fireworks are shot off the Indiana Michigan Power Center, which is located at 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Learn more about it here.
Flickr/jeremysmythe
This lakeside show is one of the best fireworks displays in the state. It takes place on the Fourth of July at Washington Park where there is a zoo, the old lighthouse museum, beaches, a splash park, and many other things to do. Fireworks likely begin at dusk at 6 On the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360, and you can learn more about it here.
Flickr/toledo589ad
This free event lasts from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and includes live entertainment and other family fun activities in addition to fireworks. It takes place at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum, which is located at 55 E Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Learn more about this epic July 4, 2018 event here.
Wikimedia Commons/LoveThesePics
This evening event is all about food trucks and having a good time. It takes place at 100 N Main St., Evansville IN 47708. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. on July 4, 2018, and you don’t want to miss them. Learn more about this riverside event here.
Which fireworks displays are you looking forward to this July? Share your favorite shows with us below in the comments.
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