The Fourth of July is less than a week away, so let us help you plan your festivities with firework displays + other patriotic events in and around Indianapolis.
🎆 Where to see fireworks
Downtown Indy Fourth Fest | Tuesday, July 4 | 6-10 p.m. | 500 N. Meridian St. | Free | Celebrate with this brand new Fourth of July event featuring food trucks, ice cream, and beverages + live music performances with fireworks synced to patriotic music. Pro tip: The best viewing spots are the Indiana War Memorial grounds + American Legion Mall. View the map.
Double Trouble 4th of July Watch Party | Tuesday, July 4 | 6-11 p.m. | Downtown Olly’s, 822 N. Illinois St. | Free | Enjoy a bar in the backyard featuring comedy Duo Double Trouble’s Jetta V, Tennah McDonald, and DJ Big Baby. End the night by watching the fireworks display at 10 p.m.
July Fourth Celebration at Victory Field | Tuesday, July 4 | 6:35 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St. | $14-$20 | Hear the crack of the bat and the pop of fireworks at this Indians game against the Memphis Redbirds.
All of the Lights | Tuesday, July 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Nevermore Union Station, 302 S. Meridian St. | Cost of purchase | Get a prime view of the downtown fireworks show on Nevermore’s rooftop.
See a comprehensive list of where to watch fireworks in central Indiana by county.
🇺🇸 Other ways to celebrate
Star-Spangled Symphony | Friday, June 30-Monday, July 3 | 8 p.m. | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers | $10-$37+ | Celebrate the Fourth with the Symphony on the Prairie featuring patriotic music, special guest artists, and a fireworks finale to the 1812 Overture.
Independence Day Celebration | Tuesday, July 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St. | Free | Visit the History Center throughout the day for crafts and activities that explore themes related to our country’s founding.
Independence Day Social | Tuesday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware St. | Free, registration required | Enjoy first floor tours of the Presidential Site, cool off with some ice cream for $3, grab some lunch from a local food joint, and experience a variety of family-friendly activities.
Fourth of July Celebration | Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 S. College Ave. | Cost of purchase | Stop by the dog-friendly brewery to enjoy gourmet hot dogs, live music, patios + dog park throughout the July 4th weekend.
Party like a Patriot | Tuesday, July 4 | 4-9 p.m. | The Garage Food Hall, 906 Carrollton Ave. | Free | Take part in a hot dog eating contest at 5:30 p.m., where the winner will receive bragging rights + a grand prize.