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- Axios
Fourth of July 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Indy
Friday is the Fourth of July, and Central Indiana is celebrating our nation turning 249 years old by filling the night sky with red, white and blue bursts of freedom that will probably freak out your dog. Zoom in: To make sure your holiday weekend is lit, here are 10 places to catch a fireworks show in the Indy area. Downtown Indy's Fourth Fest is back for a third year of celebrating at the American Legion Mall. A street festival featuring live music, food trucks and a kids zone starts at 6pm Friday. Fireworks, shot from the top of the building at 500 N. Meridian, start at 10pm and will be synced to patriotic jams aired on local Radio One radio stations. Organizers suggest the Indiana War Memorial Grounds and American Legion Mall as the best viewing spots. Victory Field is delivering baseball with a boom during its July 4th celebration Friday night. After the Indianapolis Indians and Louisville Bats game that starts at 6:35pm, stick around for a postgame fireworks show. The team will also wear specialty July Fourth jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities. CarmelFest will pack two days of patriotism and partying into Carmel's Civic Square, and chairs are already lining the streets of the suburb as people pick prime spots for the parade that starts at 10am Friday. Catch livestream coverage of the parade here. The festival runs from 1-10pm Thursday and noon-10pm Friday. Fireworks, which start at 9:45pm Friday, will be synchronized to music on WHJE 91.3 All American Day in the Park brings fireworks to Beech Grove on Thursday night. The party starts at 5:30pm in Sara T. Bolton Park with food, music and WCWO pro wrestling, followed by fireworks around 10pm. Night at the Park in Avon is having pre-holiday fireworks as well. Food trucks, live face painting, pony rides and more get rolling at 6pm Thursday. Fireworks begin at 10pm. The Lawrence 4th Fest will kick things off at 10am Friday with a parade, followed by a fish fry, kickball games, a classic car show, food trucks, live music and more. The free event at Lawrence Community Park ends with a 40-minute fireworks show starting at 10pm. Fishers has a trio of fireworks shows around 10pm Friday during a citywide Independence Day celebration. Fireworks will be launched from the north parking lot of Hamilton East Public Library in the Nickel Plate District, from Cyntheanne Park and from the barge in Geist Marina. My Yellow Rickshaw is playing a free show at 8pm before the fireworks on the Nickel Plate District AMP stage. Noblesville will host a July Fourth parade downtown at 4pm Friday followed by a free festival in Forest Park from 6-10pm. Westfield Rocks the 4th at the Grand Park Sports Campus runs from 4-10:30pm Friday.
Indianapolis Star
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
An ultimate guide to watch fireworks in and around Indianapolis
Fourth of July celebrations are not complete without sparkles in the sky, and there's no company to 'ooo' and 'ahh' with better than Hoosiers. Here's our roundup of where you can catch fireworks in and around Indy in the coming week. The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, so there are firework shows leading to the weekend and beyond with a little bit of everything for everyone. July 3, Broad Ripple, 10 p.m. In its 51st year, the Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks Show will light up the White River along Broad Ripple on the eve of the Fourth of July. July 3, All American Day in the Park Beech Grove, 5:30 - 10 p.m. Find food, music and fireworks at the Sarah T. Bolton Park in Beech Grove starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a kids zone, wrestling, a DJ, and tons of food vendors. The fireworks show is set to begin at 10 p.m. July 4, Downtown Indy's Fourth Fest, 6 - 10 p.m. A high-energy street festival, live performances and a 20-minute fireworks show, Fourth Fest's free celebration is expected to draw nearly 25,000 people to the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Celebrations will kick off at 6 p.m. on St. Clair Street and American Legion Mall where food trucks galore, ice cream and beverage stands, and a Kids Zone will line the area. At 10 p.m., the celebration shifts skyward; those in the area can catch the fireworks display from the Indiana War Memorial Grounds. For those watching from home, FOX59 will broadcast the fireworks with multi-angle coverage. July 4, Indianapolis Indians, Louisville Bats Baseball, 6:35 p.m. The best of both worlds: baseball and booms. Snag tickets for the Indians' Fourth of July annual game, a tradition since 1996, when the home team takes on the Bats at the corner of West and Maryland. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. and is followed by a firework show. Can't make the game? There will be fireworks spotting from the White River State Park. July 4, Lawrence 4th Fest, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lawrence Fourth Fest offers a full day of activities. Whether you're in it for the parade, kickball games, concerts, car shows, or the firework display, this event has something for everyone. Additionally, a skateboarding contest featuring pro skater Casper Jones will occur at 4 p.m., and local performers will take the stage from 6 to 9:30 p.m. to keep the excitement going until the 10 p.m. pyrotechnics display. July 4, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Social, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Step into history this Fourth of July at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy free festivities at the former home of America's Hoosier President. First-floor tours will be available along with jazz music by the White River Jazz Band. Balloon artists will be on-site as well as ice cream from LiftOff Creamery and Market Square popcorn. Registration is required at July 3-5, Star-Spangled Symphony, 8 p.m. The Fourth of July weekend gets a bold and brassy soundtrack by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. for three nights in Conner Prairie. Complete with patriotic classics, guest artists, and a firework finale, this annual tradition offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday. The July 5 show will feature special pre-show festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a concert by Indiana's only military band, the 38th Infantry Division Band. Children lawn tickets are $12.96 and adult tickets are $54. Tickets can be purchased at July 3-4, CarmelFest, 1-10 p.m., 12 - 10 p.m. This two-day festival in Carmel keeps the energy flowing into the night of July 4. Festivities will begin on July 3 at 1 p.m. with various band performances from The Beatless, Cease & Resist, and many more. The event also features a beer garden and market. July 4 will kick off with a parade at 10:30 a.m. that will feature marching bands, baton twirlers, fun floats, and much more. The parade sets up another day of activities and ends in a firework show that will commence at 9:45 p.m. July 4, Westfield Rocks the 4th, 4 - 10 p.m. Grand Parks Event Center will host a day filled with fun for all ages. There will be food, local retailers, kids' activities, live entertainment, and a 10 p.m. fireworks show to top it all off. July 4, Fishers Fireworks Shows, 10 p.m. Fishers Parks will have three fireworks shows from land, lawn and lake. Nickel Park District Amp Lawn Fireworks will start with food trucks and a free concert from local performer My Yellow Rickshaw at 8 p.m., and fireworks will shoot off from the north of Hamilton East Public Library at 10. Cyntheanne Park will offer an alternative spot to view fireworks away from the downtown crowds. The Geist Reservoir will feature fireworks on the water from the south end of Fall Creek Bridge for boat or waterfront property views. No viewing will be allowed from Fall Creek Bridge or Geist Marina. July 4, Noblesville's July 4th Parade & Fireworks Festival, 4 - 10 p.m. A long-standing Central Indiana celebration, the Noblesville Fourth of July parade, festival, and fireworks display is set to deliver a classic Independence Day in Forest Park. The parade will kick off at 4 p.m. and lead into the festival, which ends with a 10 p.m. fireworks display. July 4, Zionsville Fourth of July, 5 - 10 p.m. Zionsville Lions Park will host fun, food and fireworks starting at 5 p.m. The Lions Raffle offers a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize. July 3-6, Lights over Morse Lake, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Cicero, Indiana is gearing up for a full weekend of events like lakefront fireworks, carnival rides, a live music and talent show, face painting and kids' activities and hot air balloon rides. There will be pickleball, 3-on-3 basketball, cornhole, and bingo spread across the days. A parade will kick off July 4th at 11 a.m. and fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. July 3, Avon Night at the Park, 6 - 10 p.m. Avon Town Hall Park will host a free celebration, Night at the Park, with food trucks, a petting zoo (with pony rides!), and live music before setting off fireworks at 10 p.m. July 3, Franklin Firecracker Festival, 5:30 - 10:10 p.m. The Franklin Amphitheater will feature live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and a fireworks finale. Events kick off at 5:30 p.m. where the Franklin Community Band and Blue River Band will perform. The fireworks show is set for 10:10 p.m. July 4, Mooresville Pioneer Park, 6 - 10 p.m. Head out to the free celebration in Pioneer Park in Mooresville for live music, local eats and a fireworks show at dusk. July 4, Brownsburg Extravaganza, 10 am - 10 p.m.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Community news: Path to Wellness walking series and Literacy social
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is seeking a Compost Site Attendant to join its team in Porter County. This part-time position aids the District in the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs. Applications are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the District office. 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 314, Valparaiso. For additional information, call 219-465-3694, or email info@ Residents are invited to step into a healthier summer with the 'Path to Wellness' walking event, a free community program designed to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional awareness, starting Friday at Oak Ridge Prairie Park in Griffith. The series, organized by Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department, will take place every Friday — except July 4th — through August 15. The sessions, held from 9-10:30 a.m., will start with an informative talk on a wellness-related topic, followed by a light warm-up stretch, and then a refreshing walk amidst the natural beauty of Oak Ridge Prairie Park. Preventative health screenings will be offered on the first and last day of the program, and information on mindfulness, nutrition, personal safety, and chronic disease will be shared. Water and a light snack will be provided, and participants are reminded to wear comfortable shoes. Attendees are encouraged to register to help organizers prepare adequate refreshments: Applications are now available to participate in the Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club's Fourth of July Parade. There is no cost to participate in the parade, but a completed application is required. The deadline to apply is Monday. Parade entries will begin assembling at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at Yost Elementary School, 100 W. Beam St., Porter. The Parade will begin at 9 a.m. traveling through the Town of Porter to the day-long Fourth Fest site at Hawthorne Park, 500 Ackerman Drive, Porter. The community is invited for a day of festivities, food and entertainment culminating with fireworks at dusk. For applications and more information, contact Barbara at bblack1888@ or 219-617-6109. The Plastic Reduction Alliance will host an educational meeting aimed at reducing plastic waste and fostering a sustainable future for Northwest Indiana at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso. The meeting, titled 'The Power of Partnering for Plastic Free Communities,' invites all environmentally conscious individuals and local environmental groups to participate in the discussion. Participants will explore practical strategies for reducing plastic waste in our municipalities through collaboration, education and shared goals. The evening will include: a presentation by the Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana; small group breakout sessions; networking opportunities; and a collective call to action for a more sustainable region. RSVP by emailing ekapitan@ The Gary Literacy Coalition will host the Third Annual Book, Food and Wine Tasting Summer Social from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Arthouse: A Social Kitchen, 411 E. Fifth Ave., Gary. Those attending will each receive a complimentary book. The cost is $60 per person. Register at For more information, call 219-885-2229. Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Munster, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, six-week program, participants will receive monthly fresh produce vouchers for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure; have moderate to high food insecurity as determined by a screening process and complete a four-week Cooking Matters course. Participants need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. The program will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to Noon CT on Thursdays July 10 through Aug. 14 at the Hammond Clinic, Third Floor Room 3060 B, 7905 Calumet Ave., Munster. The deadline to register is Friday. To register and for more information, contact Insydia Rivera at or call 219-323-2225. The public is invited to attend a special story hour and author visit by Carolyn McCrady from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday at the Main Library 220 W. Fifth Ave., Gary. McCrady is the author of 'Working Class Cats for Peace,' a story that resonates with children as well as adults. The book provides a simple but interesting way to talk about friendship and loyalty among children, and promote the idea that when we harm each other, we are harming ourselves. McCrady is a retired high school English and journalism teacher and an activist from Gary. More information is at 219-886-2484. The Henry E. Bennett Achievement Foundation will host the 2025 Annual Kappa Golf Klassic and Day Party on June 28 at River Pointe Golf Course, 6700 Country Club Road, Hobart. Shotgun start will be at 10 a.m., a Scholarship Presentation will take place at 3 p.m. and the '19th Hole' Day Party will begin at 4 p.m. The cost is $125 for a single, $500 for a foursome and $25 for the 19th Hole. Tickets are available at For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Robinson at 219-381-5802 or email robinsonchristion@ The Feline Community Network will hold its Whiskers & Wieners Hot Dog Fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday. The event, located at 1001 W. 37th Ave., will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day. It will feature hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies available for purchase; a parking lot sale; an open house in its cat-themed gift shop; and the opportunity to meet cats up for adoption. For more information, call (219) 940-3340 or email Info@ Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning will close U.S. 6 between Mander Road and County Road 350 E on or after Monday, June 23. U.S. 6 will be closed for approximately one week for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over CSX Railroad. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow Indiana 49 and Indiana 2. Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will replace the 153rd Avenue bridge over Interstate 65 beginning Monday. INDOT said 153rd Avenue will be closed between Mississippi and Iowa streets/Grove Road while bridge replacement work is ongoing through mid-November. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow Clay Street, Indiana 2 and Indiana 55. During this project, there will be daytime lane shifts and overnight lane closures as needed on I-65 in this location. The first overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur during the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday through Friday. Please be alert for changing traffic patterns on I-65.
Chicago Tribune
16-06-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Path to Wellness walking series and Literacy social
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is seeking a Compost Site Attendant to join its team in Porter County. This part-time position aids the District in the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs. Applications are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the District office. 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 314, Valparaiso. For additional information, call 219-465-3694, or email info@ Residents are invited to step into a healthier summer with the 'Path to Wellness' walking event, a free community program designed to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional awareness, starting Friday at Oak Ridge Prairie Park in Griffith. The series, organized by Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department, will take place every Friday — except July 4th — through August 15. The sessions, held from 9-10:30 a.m., will start with an informative talk on a wellness-related topic, followed by a light warm-up stretch, and then a refreshing walk amidst the natural beauty of Oak Ridge Prairie Park. Preventative health screenings will be offered on the first and last day of the program, and information on mindfulness, nutrition, personal safety, and chronic disease will be shared. Water and a light snack will be provided, and participants are reminded to wear comfortable shoes. Attendees are encouraged to register to help organizers prepare adequate refreshments: Applications are now available to participate in the Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club's Fourth of July Parade. There is no cost to participate in the parade, but a completed application is required. The deadline to apply is Monday. Parade entries will begin assembling at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at Yost Elementary School, 100 W. Beam St., Porter. The Parade will begin at 9 a.m. traveling through the Town of Porter to the day-long Fourth Fest site at Hawthorne Park, 500 Ackerman Drive, Porter. The community is invited for a day of festivities, food and entertainment culminating with fireworks at dusk. For applications and more information, contact Barbara at bblack1888@ or 219-617-6109. The Plastic Reduction Alliance will host an educational meeting aimed at reducing plastic waste and fostering a sustainable future for Northwest Indiana at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso. The meeting, titled 'The Power of Partnering for Plastic Free Communities,' invites all environmentally conscious individuals and local environmental groups to participate in the discussion. Participants will explore practical strategies for reducing plastic waste in our municipalities through collaboration, education and shared goals. The evening will include: a presentation by the Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana; small group breakout sessions; networking opportunities; and a collective call to action for a more sustainable region. RSVP by emailing ekapitan@ The Gary Literacy Coalition will host the Third Annual Book, Food and Wine Tasting Summer Social from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Arthouse: A Social Kitchen, 411 E. Fifth Ave., Gary. Those attending will each receive a complimentary book. The cost is $60 per person. Register at For more information, call 219-885-2229. Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Munster, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, six-week program, participants will receive monthly fresh produce vouchers for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure; have moderate to high food insecurity as determined by a screening process and complete a four-week Cooking Matters course. Participants need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. The program will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to Noon CT on Thursdays July 10 through Aug. 14 at the Hammond Clinic, Third Floor Room 3060 B, 7905 Calumet Ave., Munster. The deadline to register is Friday. To register and for more information, contact Insydia Rivera at or call 219-323-2225. The public is invited to attend a special story hour and author visit by Carolyn McCrady from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday at the Main Library 220 W. Fifth Ave., Gary. McCrady is the author of 'Working Class Cats for Peace,' a story that resonates with children as well as adults. The book provides a simple but interesting way to talk about friendship and loyalty among children, and promote the idea that when we harm each other, we are harming ourselves. McCrady is a retired high school English and journalism teacher and an activist from Gary. More information is at 219-886-2484. The Henry E. Bennett Achievement Foundation will host the 2025 Annual Kappa Golf Klassic and Day Party on June 28 at River Pointe Golf Course, 6700 Country Club Road, Hobart. Shotgun start will be at 10 a.m., a Scholarship Presentation will take place at 3 p.m. and the '19th Hole' Day Party will begin at 4 p.m. The cost is $125 for a single, $500 for a foursome and $25 for the 19th Hole. Tickets are available at For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Robinson at 219-381-5802 or email robinsonchristion@ The Feline Community Network will hold its Whiskers & Wieners Hot Dog Fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday. The event, located at 1001 W. 37th Ave., will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day. It will feature hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies available for purchase; a parking lot sale; an open house in its cat-themed gift shop; and the opportunity to meet cats up for adoption. For more information, call (219) 940-3340 or email Info@ Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning will close U.S. 6 between Mander Road and County Road 350 E on or after Monday, June 23. U.S. 6 will be closed for approximately one week for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over CSX Railroad. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow Indiana 49 and Indiana 2. Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will replace the 153rd Avenue bridge over Interstate 65 beginning Monday. INDOT said 153rd Avenue will be closed between Mississippi and Iowa streets/Grove Road while bridge replacement work is ongoing through mid-November. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow Clay Street, Indiana 2 and Indiana 55. During this project, there will be daytime lane shifts and overnight lane closures as needed on I-65 in this location. The first overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur during the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday through Friday. Please be alert for changing traffic patterns on I-65.
