Happy Birthday, USA! It’s time for the yearly celebration to embrace our stars and stripes with friends and family. With a touch of barbecue and hint of fireworks, festivities will take place all over town. Here is a list of events around Indianapolis to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Fourth of July Parade
The Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison Post 510 presents the Fourth of July Parade in Lawrence Township. The aim is to have a strong, positive presence in the Lawrence community, which is the go-to for veterans, active military, and their families. The parade begins July 4 at 6 p.m. The event is free to the public.
For more information, facebook.com/TheHistoricFortBenjaminHarrisonPost510.
Independence Day Social
Visit the home of America’s Hoosier President Benjamin Harrison, and try your hand at vintage games like hoops and graces. Sign your name to the Declaration of Independence or enjoy a tour of the first floor of the home complete with historic figures. Kids can make crafts and explore using a special free passport. Plus, cool off with a dip of ice cream for just $3 per scoop. All proceeds help benefit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. The social takes place July 4 from 1-4 p.m. and is free to the public.
For more information, visit presidentbenjaminharrison.org/events.
Concerts on the Canal
The Indiana Historical Society is bringing back its Concerts on the Canal series. The musical entertainment will feature a variety of styles, from jazz, blues and swing to rock, R&B and pop favorites. You may reserve a table on the Terrace or bring your own chair or blanket and sit on the grassy hill across the canal. Food service will be available. On July 4, the Indianapolis Municipal Band performs from 5 -6:15 p.m. Single seats are $10 and $8 for members.
For more information, visit tickets.indianahistory.org/info.
Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang…or a blast! See Indy’s largest fireworks display shooting from the top of the Regions Bank Tower at 10 p.m. There’s no better place to view them in the city than from The Indiana War Memorial grounds. Tune your radio to B105.7, 97.1 HANK FM, or 93.1 WIBC for the official fireworks soundtrack. The event takes place on July 4 from 6:30-11 p.m. and is free to the public.
For more information, visit indianawarmemorials.org.
Party on the Plaza
Come celebrate the Fourth of July at Indianapolis City Market and bring the whole family. Complete with corn hole, lawn checkers, sidewalk chalk and more, enjoy fireworks from City Market’s Whistler (west) Plaza-some of the best seats downtown has to offer. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local beer. Bring your own chair or blanket. The event takes place July 4 from 7-11 p.m. Admission is $6 per person or $10 for a couple, $4 for seniors 65+, and free for kids 12 and younger.
For more information, visit brownpapertickets.com/event.
Rooftop 4th of July Celebration
Come to Fountain Square Theatre and enjoy appetizers, a barbecue dinner, dessert, beer, wine, margaritas and Duckpin Bowling along with a most spectacular rooftop view of the downtown fireworks. This event is for ages 21 and up. The event takes place July 4 from 7 -11:30 p.m. Tickets are $80.
For more information, visit fountainsquareindy.com/events.
