Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th around East Louisville, Kentucky, and Oldham County?
We have all your Independence Day fun in East Louisville and also the surrounding areas — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you! We have events in East Louisville and events worth traveling to! You will find all these and more on our Local Event Calendar.
Here are many ways you can find your family fun and celebrate Independence Day
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Fireworks over Owl Creek Country Club
July 3rd, Cookout at 6pm, Fireworks at Sundown
Anchorage, KY
Details: Annual Fireworks show
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The City of New Albany’s Shoreline Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, 6:00 pm
New Albany, IN
The City of New Albany’s Independence Day Celebration is set for July 3, 2025. This free event features live music, fireworks, food, drinks and activities.
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Play America! Sponsored by Jasteka Cultural Center
July 3rd, 6:00 pm
America Place at River Ridge, Jeffersonville
Details:
Play America is more than a concert—it’s a FREE family and community event that promises to be a highlight of the summer. Beginning at 6:00 pm, guests are invited to the "Family Field", where they can enjoy food trucks, community musical performances, bounce houses, balloon creations, musical crafts, face painting, and more!
For the concert, the Louisville Orchestra—led by Teddy Abrams—will present a celebratory mix of classical and contemporary pieces all are sure to love. From beloved summer classics like Vivaldi's "Summer," and "The Star Spangled Banner" to crowd favorites like John Williams' "Main Title" from Star Wars and Tchaikovsky's "Finale" from 1812 Overture, Op. 49, there's something for the whole family in this summertime celebration!
Tickets are not required, but registration is recommended. By registering, guests will ensure they receive important updates about parking, programming, and event details.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Family Field
- 8:00 PM | Free Full Orchestra Concert
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Anchorage 4th of July Firecracker 5K Walk/Run, Parade and Picnic
July 4th, 5K - Registration: 8:30 a.m., Event: 9:00 a.m.
Anchorage KY
Details: Annual 5K
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Louisville Waterfront Fourth
July 4th, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Waterfront Park, Louisville KY
Details: Celebrate Independence Day with us on Friday, July 4, 2025, for an evening of fun, music, and fireworks on the Big Four Lawn
This year’s celebration will once again feature “Waterfront’s Most Talented,” a dynamic variety show produced in partnership with Jou Jou Presents, showcasing an exciting lineup of local and regional talent. While the full list of performers is still being finalized, you can expect an entertaining mix of music, dance, and more—all set against the stunning backdrop of the Big Four Bridge illuminated in red, white, and blue.
Event Schedule:
- 5:00 PM – Family activities and live DJ
- 5:00–8:30 PM – Kosair for Kids Children’s Area featuring family-friendly games and activities focused on science, music, art, and nature
- 6:45 PM – Opening ceremonies and National Anthem
- 7:00 PM – Talent showcase begins
- 10:00 PM – Fireworks over the Ohio River
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit for a night to remember. Thanks to the generous support of Ford, Louisville Metro, Brown Forman, Kosair for Kids, GLCLC, Absolute Services, WHAS11, Nugent Sand Company, Bearnos Pizza, Kentucky Performing Arts, Anza Energy Drink, Kentucky Science Center, Jugband Jubilee, Simon Signs, Friends of Waterfront Park, Primo Foto and our other sponsors, this event is free and open to the public.
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4th of July celebration in Oldham County
July 4th, 10:00 pm
Wendell Moore Park, Buckner KY
Details: Come out to Wendell Moore Park for the annual 4th of July celebration in Oldham County. Bring your chair and enjoy a family night out.
Rain Date: July 5th
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City of Prospect's 4th of July Community Celebration
July 4th, 6:00 pm
Cowley Park, Prospect KY
Details: This event will begin with a parade at 6 pm. Fireworks to begin at dusk (approx. 9:40 pm.)
- The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
- Official Color Guard of the Parade
- Musical DJ spinning tunes
- Train Rides, Bouncy Houses, and Games for Kids
- Independence Day freebies
- Kona Ice frozen treats
- Ramiro's Cantina and Kinnard Brothers BBQ food trucks
- The Fireworks Extravaganza!
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17th Annual Norton Commons Fourth of July Parade
July 4th, 10:00 am
Norton Commons KY
Details: This beloved neighborhood tradition will feature fire trucks, scouts, walkers, bikers, golf carts, classic cars, and more! The parade route will take us from The Grand, turning left onto Meeting Street, and heading straight through the heart of the neighborhood, ending at the North Village fountain. Water stations will be available halfway through the route, and cool treats and refreshments will be waiting for participants at the finish line!
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4th of July Parade and Celebration of Freedom in Downtown Jeffersonville
July 4th, 10:00 am
Downtown Jeffersonville, IN
Details: We hope to see you for Jeffersonville’s 4th of July Parade, called Jeffersonville Celebrates Freedom — it’s on Thursday, July 4th at 10am. It will be in the 100-500 blocks of Spring Street in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville. Come cheer on the parade entries or enter in the parade!
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Shelbyville Independence Day Parade
July 4th, 10:00 am
Main Street, Shelbyville KY
Details: Come watch the 4th of July parade!
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Simpsonville's The Boom
July 4th, 6:00 pm
Simpsonville, KY
Details: The BOOM Parking & Trolley Rides: We will be offering trolley pick-up and drop-off on a continuous loop 6 pm to 11 pm at the following locations: Simpsonville Baptist Church, Simpsonville Park, Little Mount Lavender & Simpsonville Elementary.
Parking: Available at Simpsonville Baptist Church, Simpsonville Park, Little Mount Lavender or any legal parking spot in town. Note: Parking is not available at Simpsonville Elementary due to construction.
General seating: Available at German American Bank & Corner of Buck Creek Road and Citizen's Blvd.
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Thunder in the Hills
July 5th, 5:00 pm
Douglass Hills neighborhood
Mark your calendars for the biggest event in the park - Thunder in the Hills! This year, Wax Factory will be bringing the tunes and we will have 12 food trucks serving all the delicious treats: Acme Chicken Bowls, Alchemy, Boss Hog BBQ, The Cookie Cabin, Hot Dog Engine 502, JP's Outdoor Kitchen, King Gyros, Kona Ice, Mr. C's Cheesecakes, Peach Blossom Farm, Ramiro's Cantina and Rockin' Poppin' Kettle Corn. Be sure to join us early and stay late for all the festivities!
5:00 PM - Food Trucks
6:00 PM - Music by Wax Factory
9:00 PM - Fireworks Show
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La Grange Kentucky Main Street - SummerFest
July 5th, 6:00 pm
Springs Park, La Grange KY
Details: Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your festive spirit — this is one La Grange tradition you won’t want to miss!
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Louisville Chorus Presents Fanfare for the 4th
July 5th, 3:00 pm
Crestwood United Methodist Church, Crestwood KY
Details: A musical and cinematic celebration of America! Please join us for this free event!
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Firecracker 5K Run/2 Mile Walk
July 12th, 8:00 am
Schamback Park, Westport KY
Details: Join Oldham County Parks and Recreation for the Firecracker 5K run/walk. The run/walk will start and finish at Schamback Park (6617 Main St., Westport, KY 40077).
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Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in and around Louisville, KY!
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