Fourth of July Celebrations in Indiana

Fourth of July is great time to gather with the community and enjoy festivals and fireworks. Celebrate the birth of our nation with family, friends and neighbors. Following are some of the Fourth of July events in Indiana.

Indianapolis July 4

"Freedom Blast" is the largest fireworks display in Indiana. The downtown sky will light up starting at 9:45 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring radios and tune in to WFBQ, 94.7, for a synchronized concert of patriotic music.

Independence in Indiana/Canal Family Fest. The Illinois State Museum welcomes everyone to its scenic location on the downtown canal walk. Family oriented activities followed by fireworks.

Free evening concerts at the Indiana History Center Canal Plaza. Reserved table seating available from $20 to $35. The cafe and bar will be open in the evening.

Althenaeum. the traditional family event in the Kellersaal for a "cool" celebration. Headline the event are entertainers Joy Fox and his Bavarian Showtime Band. The Rathskeller Restaurant serves a patriotic buffet from 5:30 - 7 pm with fired chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, watermelon, ice cream and brownies. Participants have fantastic view of the fireworks outside in the Athenaeum Biergarten. Admission $20 in advance and $25 at the door includes buffet.

U.S. Latvian Song Festival. The Latvian community hosts a song and dance fest

Rooftop 4th of July Party includes BBQ dinner with all the sides. Top it off with a fabulous view of the fireworks display downtown. Fountain Square Theatre building. $60..

Fireworks Party at Scottish Rite Cathedral is open to members and accompanied guests.

Pops Concert Series: Indianapolis Municipal Band. Garfield Park at the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts.

Indianapolis Propyleum: patriotic ceremonies, entertainment, children's games and flag parade. Buffet for fee. Entertainment by Jim McMahon and "Klem the Klown". $5.

Bloomington, IN. July 3. 4th of July Fireworks are sponsored by AMVETS Post 2000 and the Bloomington/Monroe County Community. The Fireworks show is held at the Indiana University Memorial after 9:30 pm.

Fort Wayne. IN. July 4. Fireworks Spectacular Schedule includes food, arts, crafts local bands, Nashville country music recording artists: Lee Brice, Whiskey Falls & Luke Bryan, Fort Wayne Philharmonic and fireworks.

Highland, IN. June 29 -July 4. Fourth of July Fest is family festival. Food, entertainment, arts & crafts and rides. Twilight parade. at 6:30 on Saturday. Fireworks on Monday at 9:15 pm.

Cedar Lake. June 30 - July 4. Cedar Lake Summerfest. Entertainment, carnival rides, ski show, car show, talent show, food, amusement ides, and fireworks.

Crown Point. July 4. Parade at 2 pm. Fireworks at dusk at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Chesterton. June 30 - July 4. Five Day festival with car show, beer tents, bingo, games, food, and more.

Griffith. July 4. parade at 10 am

Hammond. July 4. Harrison Park. food, entertainment and music. Fireworks at 10 pm.

Walton, IN. July 4. Volunteer Fire Department parade at 1 pm. Fireworks Festival Cruise-In starts at 2 pm. All you-can-et Fish & Tenderloin Fry 4 pm. Entry $10. Fireworks in the evening.

Lawrence. July 4. Classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, rat rods, low riders, racing vehicles and more. Food, drinks, carnival, arts & crafts, helicopter rides. Fireworks at dusk.

Edinburgh. July 4. "Fire Cracker Festival Car show at Edinburgh Parks & Rec Sports Complex. $10 .

Ellettsville . July 3. Fireworks at Edgewood High School.

Brown County. July 4. Fireworks Celebration at Brown County High School Athletic Field. "Brown County Community Band "Fourth of July:Concert. Concert, refreshments, food, music

Portland. July 4. Celebration at Jay Co. Fairgrounds. Fireworks at dusk.

Information subject to change. It is always good idea to verify information when making plans.