Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th around Southern Indiana?
We have all your Independence Day fun in East Louisville and also the surrounding areas — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you! We have events in Southern Indiana and events worth traveling to! You will find all these and more on our Local Event Calendar.
Find 4th of July events in and around Louisville HERE
Here are many ways you can find your family fun and celebrate Independence Day
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The City of New Albany’s Shoreline Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, 6:00 pm
Riverfront Amphitheater
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Mayor Jeff Gahan invites you to join us on Friday, July 3 at the Riverfront Amphitheater along the New Albany Shoreline for an evening of family-friendly fun as we celebrate America 250 and our nation's independence!
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4th of July Parade and Celebration of Freedom in Downtown Jeffersonville
July 4th, 10:00 am
Downtown Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville’s 4th of July Parade is called Jeffersonville Celebrates Freedom — it’s on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 10am. It will be in the 200-500 blocks of Spring Street in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville. Join us in Warder Park after the parade for face painting, balloon-making, hot dogs, and the National Anthem. In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Clark County Museum is helping coordinate a reading of the Declaration of Independence by 76 members of the community, and people can add their own signature to a jumbo-sized Declaration! So be sure to attend the celebration after the parade in Warder Park!
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American Legion Post 204, Sellersburg IN - Fourth of July
July 4th, 11:00 am
Sellersburg
Food, music, and fireworks
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Jammin in Jeff at the RiverStage: From 1776 to Tomorrow
July 4th, 4:00 pm
Jeffersonville
Celebrate Independence Day with a red, white, and blue evening on the riverfront! Take a journey across 250 years of American history, culture, and music with activities for the whole family. Organized by Jeff Arts and Parks.
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196th Pekin 4th of July Parade and Festival
July 3rd, and 4th
Pekin, IN
The Pekin 4th of July Celebration is a proud tradition and a cornerstone of small-town Americana — recognized as the Oldest Consecutive Independence Day Celebration in the United States. Each year, the town of Pekin, Indiana, comes alive with patriotic spirit as generations gather for days filled with music, parades, fireworks, food, and family fun. Visitors can enjoy a classic hometown parade, live entertainment, craft and food vendors, a carnival, contests, and community events that capture the heart of rural Indiana. Steeped in history and bursting with red, white, and blue pride, the Pekin 4th of July Celebration offers an unforgettable experience where heritage, hospitality, and hometown pride shine brighter than the fireworks in the night sky.
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Thunder Over Patoka
July 4th, 9:00 pm
Patoka Lake
On Saturday, July 4, Patoka Lake Area Year-round (PLAY) presents the annual Thunder Over Patoka fireworks show at Patoka Lake, featuring larger displays this year to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Thousands of people will head to Patoka Lake to watch the huge fire rockets shoot into the sky over the clear water. Whether near the Patoka Beach area, on a boat, or at one of the close-by ramps, the show will be a sight to see featuring premium, professional fireworks.
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Fireworks at French Lick
July 4th
French Lick, IN
The holiday weekend continues with a bang at our grand fireworks display on Saturday night. Find a seat on the lawn outside French Lick Springs Hotel or French Lick Casino and enjoy the show.
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Harrison County Parks Department 4th of July Celebration
July 3rd
South Harrison Park – Laconia, Indiana
Making plans for Independence Day weekend? Don't miss one of Harrison County's biggest celebrations! 🇺🇸
Join the Harrison County Parks Department on Thursday, July 3 at South Harrison Park in Laconia for an evening of live music, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks show as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
🎼 Live Music
⭐ Lana Scott Beck | 5:30–7:00 PM
⭐ Jesse Keith Whitley | 8:30–10:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM
Pack your lawn chairs and blankets, bring the whole family, and kick off the holiday weekend with one of Harrison County's favorite summer traditions!
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Floyd County Parks and Recreation’s annual Salute to Freedom patriotic concert
July 2nd
Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park
The event will feature music by the award-winning River Cities Concert Band.
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