How to Celebrate the 4th of July All Weekend Long
Looking to make the most of your Independence Day weekend?
You’re in luck, there are festive events happening all across Bartholomew County to help you celebrate with fireworks, food, live music, and family fun!
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Hope’s Annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration is a summertime favorite that brings classic small-town fun to the heart of Hope. Hosted by the Yellow Trail Museum, this family-friendly event features early evening activities and entertainment for all ages.
Kids can enjoy the Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker Contest, a bike, trike, or stroller parade, and plenty of hands-on fun like pioneer games, sack races, face painting, pony rides, and more. The Yellow Trail Museum is open during the celebration, serving old-fashioned ice cream floats, while local food booths and live bluegrass music add to the festive atmosphere.
The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a memorable night celebrating summer, community, and old-fashioned Independence Day fun.
QMIX lights up the night sky with a spectacular fireworks show, perfectly choreographed to America’s most beloved tunes. To fully enjoy the musical magic, don’t forget to bring your portable radio tuned to QMIX 107.3!
Before the fireworks begin, explore the area’s best food trucks and grab a delicious bite. New this year: a Non-Profit Palooza, a fantastic opportunity to discover and support local organizations doing great work in the community.
Be sure to pack blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray, sunscreen, and your patriotic spirit! It’s the perfect way to kick off your 4th of July weekend, come together for a festive night under the stars with great food, great music, and great company.
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at CERA Sports Park & Campground, a favorite destination for family fun, live entertainment, and fireworks. The multi-day celebration features live music, local food and drink vendors, and plenty of activities for all ages.
On the main celebration night, guests can enjoy games like cornhole and basketball, along with bounce houses and swimming for kids. The evening culminates in a stunning fireworks display that lights up the sky in true patriotic fashion.
Whether you visit for the evening or make a weekend of it, CERA offers a fun-filled, family-friendly way to celebrate summer and Independence Day, all in one place.
The Edinburgh Firecracker Festival brings patriotic fun and community spirit to downtown Edinburgh each summer. This family-friendly evening event fills Main Cross Street with live entertainment, activities, and festive energy.
Highlights include a classic car cruise-in, food trucks, bounce houses for kids, and live music throughout the evening. The celebration wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display near the water tower, lighting up the night sky.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day celebration packed with small-town charm in Edinburgh, Indiana.
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How to Celebrate the 4th of July All Weekend Long
Looking to make the most of your Independence Day weekend?