It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July in Indy without seeing downtown skyline light up with booming fireworks. But that’s not the only place you can catch a show that night. Here are six places where you can see displays in and around the Circle City.
Fourth Fest Downtown
10 pm, free, Downtown Indy
A not-to-miss Fourth of July event takes place right downtown. Launched from atop the 500 North Meridian office building, the 20-minute show will be synced to popular patriotic and themed music aired on local Radio One stations B105.7, 97.1 Hank FM, La Grande 105.1, 106.7 WTLC, and WIBC 93.1 FM. The best place to catch the action? The grounds of the Indiana War Memorial or American Legion Mall. Come at 6 pm for food trucks, ice cream stands, beverages, and a Kids Zone!
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats
After the 6:35 pm game, tickets to the game starting at $15, Victory Field
What's more American than fireworks at the ballpark? On July 4, the Indianapolis Indians square off against the Louisville Bats - all in a patriotic spirit. Then, catch the epic fireworks display after the game. Even if you can't catch the game, you can still snag a spot in White River State Park to see this spectacular fireworks display.
CarmelFest
Noon-10 pm, free, Civic Square and Carter Green
A Hoosier tradition just north of Indy in Carmel, IN. With two central locations brimming with Independence Day excitement, CarmelFest is back with food trucks, live music, a beer garden, and more for two days of fun ending in unforgettable fireworks. Kicking off the event Wednesday, July 3 from 1 pm-10 pm and going through to Thursday, July 4 from Noon-10 pm. Only want to see the fireworks? Come at 9:45 pm!
Symphony on the Prairie
6 pm gates open, 8 pm performance followed by firework show, $45 adults, $10 children, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Pack a picnic and make your way to Conner Prairie where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic tribute honoring our nation's founding. Conductor, Alfred Savia, will celebrate the centennial of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, with pianist Kevin Cole. The fireworks finale will be to the 1812 Overture.
Marion County Fair Closing Night Celebration
9:30 pm-10 pm, $5, Marion County Fairgrounds
The Marion County Fair will have their annual fireworks show June 28 to commemorate their opening night. Spend your Independence Day enjoying the fair and celebrate the opening night with a dazzling firework display at the end of the day.
City of Lawrence 4th Fest
10 pm, free, Lawrence Community Park
Food trucks, parades, games - and of course, fireworks at the end of the day! Arrive at 10 am to experience the entire day or make show up at 10 pm for the fireworks show. Head over to Lawrence, IN, for a community-based celebration to finish out your weekend in Indy.