Taylor Huff

June 24, 2025

Top 10 Fireworks Shows this Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day with the best fireworks shows across Indiana. We’ve rounded up the top 10 fireworks displays across the state that promise unforgettable nights filled with color, music, and magic.

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From bustling downtown skylines to serene lakeside shores, the Hoosier State knows how to put on a fireworks show. Whether you're looking for a patriotic symphony under the stars, a small-town celebration with big bursts, or a family-friendly festival with food, fun, and a grand finale, Indiana has a show for you. We’ve rounded up the top 10 fireworks displays across the state that promise unforgettable nights filled with color, music, and magic.

1. Downtown Indy 4th of July Fireworks (Indianapolis)

  • When: July 4, 2025, at ~10 pm

  • Where: Launched from 500 N Meridian, visible across downtown and American Legion Mall

  • Highlights: Massive choreographed display synced to patriotic music from the building rooftop

2. Symphony on the Prairie: Star‑Spangled Symphony (Conner Prairie, Fishers)

  • When: July 3–5, fireworks around 9:45 pm

  • Where: Conner Prairie grounds

  • Highlights: Live ISO concert featuring the 1812 Overture, followed by fireworks

3. Spark!Fishers & Fishers July 4th Fireworks (Fishers)

  • When: Late June (Spark!Fishers festival) & July 4 around 10 pm

  • Where: Nickel Plate District & Roy G. Holland Park

  • Highlights: Festival atmosphere with parade, concert at 8 pm, then fireworks at dusk

4.Westfield Rocks the 4th (Westfield)

  • When: July 4 at 10 pm

  • Where: Grand Park

  • Highlights: Family-friendly celebration with kids’ activities and a grand display

5. 51st Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks (Broad Ripple, Indianapolis)

  • When: July 3 at ~10 pm

  • Where: White River at Broad Ripple

  • Highlights: Community-favorite riverside show helping fund local programs

6. Noblesville July 4th Parade & Fireworks Festival (Noblesville)

  • When: Parade at 4 pm, festivities from 6 pm, fireworks at 10 pm

  • Where: Forest Park

  • Highlights: Carnival rides, zip-lines, trackless train, beer garden for adults 

7. Avon Night at the Park (Avon)

  • When: July 3, 2025, 6–10 pm

  • Where: Avon Town Hall Park

  • Highlights: Pony rides, petting zoo, face-painting, live music, followed by “one of the best fireworks displays”

8. Michigan City Fireworks Spectacular (Michigan City)

  • When: July 4, 2025

  • Where: Michigan City waterfront

  • Highlights: City-produced spectacular; part of a full day of events

9. Brown County Lions Club Fireworks (Nashville, Brown County)

  • When: July 3, 2025

  • Where: Hill west of Nashville High School

  • Highlights: “America’s Best Small Town” fireworks by the Lions Club, over 50 years strong

10. Lake Wawasee Fireworks (Syracuse)

  • When: July 5, 2025, after dark (tune in via WAWC 103.5 FM for music)

  • Where: Wawasee lake frontage

  • Highlights: Choreographed to music on local radio—perfect lakeside experience

🎯 Honorable Mentions

  • Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration – Live music, 25+ food trucks, fireworks at ~9:15 pm valpoparks.org

  • Crown Point Fireworks – Parade at 11 am, fireworks at lake county fairgrounds at dusk (~9 pm) crownpoint.in.gov

  • French Lick Resort Fireworks – Grand display over the resort lawn during the holiday weekend

From bustling downtown skylines to serene lakeside shores, the Hoosier State knows how to put on a fireworks show. Whether you're looking for a patriotic symphony under the stars, a small-town celebration with big bursts, or a family-friendly festival with food, fun, and a grand finale, Indiana has a show for you. We’ve rounded up the top 10 fireworks displays across the state that promise unforgettable nights filled with color, music, and magic.

1. Downtown Indy 4th of July Fireworks (Indianapolis)

  • When: July 4, 2025, at ~10 pm

  • Where: Launched from 500 N Meridian, visible across downtown and American Legion Mall

  • Highlights: Massive choreographed display synced to patriotic music from the building rooftop

2. Symphony on the Prairie: Star‑Spangled Symphony (Conner Prairie, Fishers)

  • When: July 3–5, fireworks around 9:45 pm

  • Where: Conner Prairie grounds

  • Highlights: Live ISO concert featuring the 1812 Overture, followed by fireworks

3. Spark!Fishers & Fishers July 4th Fireworks (Fishers)

  • When: Late June (Spark!Fishers festival) & July 4 around 10 pm

  • Where: Nickel Plate District & Roy G. Holland Park

  • Highlights: Festival atmosphere with parade, concert at 8 pm, then fireworks at dusk

4.Westfield Rocks the 4th (Westfield)

  • When: July 4 at 10 pm

  • Where: Grand Park

  • Highlights: Family-friendly celebration with kids’ activities and a grand display

5. 51st Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks (Broad Ripple, Indianapolis)

  • When: July 3 at ~10 pm

  • Where: White River at Broad Ripple

  • Highlights: Community-favorite riverside show helping fund local programs

6. Noblesville July 4th Parade & Fireworks Festival (Noblesville)

  • When: Parade at 4 pm, festivities from 6 pm, fireworks at 10 pm

  • Where: Forest Park

  • Highlights: Carnival rides, zip-lines, trackless train, beer garden for adults 

7. Avon Night at the Park (Avon)

  • When: July 3, 2025, 6–10 pm

  • Where: Avon Town Hall Park

  • Highlights: Pony rides, petting zoo, face-painting, live music, followed by “one of the best fireworks displays”

8. Michigan City Fireworks Spectacular (Michigan City)

  • When: July 4, 2025

  • Where: Michigan City waterfront

  • Highlights: City-produced spectacular; part of a full day of events

9. Brown County Lions Club Fireworks (Nashville, Brown County)

  • When: July 3, 2025

  • Where: Hill west of Nashville High School

  • Highlights: “America’s Best Small Town” fireworks by the Lions Club, over 50 years strong

10. Lake Wawasee Fireworks (Syracuse)

  • When: July 5, 2025, after dark (tune in via WAWC 103.5 FM for music)

  • Where: Wawasee lake frontage

  • Highlights: Choreographed to music on local radio—perfect lakeside experience

🎯 Honorable Mentions

  • Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration – Live music, 25+ food trucks, fireworks at ~9:15 pm valpoparks.org

  • Crown Point Fireworks – Parade at 11 am, fireworks at lake county fairgrounds at dusk (~9 pm) crownpoint.in.gov

  • French Lick Resort Fireworks – Grand display over the resort lawn during the holiday weekend

From bustling downtown skylines to serene lakeside shores, the Hoosier State knows how to put on a fireworks show. Whether you're looking for a patriotic symphony under the stars, a small-town celebration with big bursts, or a family-friendly festival with food, fun, and a grand finale, Indiana has a show for you. We’ve rounded up the top 10 fireworks displays across the state that promise unforgettable nights filled with color, music, and magic.

1. Downtown Indy 4th of July Fireworks (Indianapolis)

  • When: July 4, 2025, at ~10 pm

  • Where: Launched from 500 N Meridian, visible across downtown and American Legion Mall

  • Highlights: Massive choreographed display synced to patriotic music from the building rooftop

2. Symphony on the Prairie: Star‑Spangled Symphony (Conner Prairie, Fishers)

  • When: July 3–5, fireworks around 9:45 pm

  • Where: Conner Prairie grounds

  • Highlights: Live ISO concert featuring the 1812 Overture, followed by fireworks

3. Spark!Fishers & Fishers July 4th Fireworks (Fishers)

  • When: Late June (Spark!Fishers festival) & July 4 around 10 pm

  • Where: Nickel Plate District & Roy G. Holland Park

  • Highlights: Festival atmosphere with parade, concert at 8 pm, then fireworks at dusk

4.Westfield Rocks the 4th (Westfield)

  • When: July 4 at 10 pm

  • Where: Grand Park

  • Highlights: Family-friendly celebration with kids’ activities and a grand display

5. 51st Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks (Broad Ripple, Indianapolis)

  • When: July 3 at ~10 pm

  • Where: White River at Broad Ripple

  • Highlights: Community-favorite riverside show helping fund local programs

6. Noblesville July 4th Parade & Fireworks Festival (Noblesville)

  • When: Parade at 4 pm, festivities from 6 pm, fireworks at 10 pm

  • Where: Forest Park

  • Highlights: Carnival rides, zip-lines, trackless train, beer garden for adults 

7. Avon Night at the Park (Avon)

  • When: July 3, 2025, 6–10 pm

  • Where: Avon Town Hall Park

  • Highlights: Pony rides, petting zoo, face-painting, live music, followed by “one of the best fireworks displays”

8. Michigan City Fireworks Spectacular (Michigan City)

  • When: July 4, 2025

  • Where: Michigan City waterfront

  • Highlights: City-produced spectacular; part of a full day of events

9. Brown County Lions Club Fireworks (Nashville, Brown County)

  • When: July 3, 2025

  • Where: Hill west of Nashville High School

  • Highlights: “America’s Best Small Town” fireworks by the Lions Club, over 50 years strong

10. Lake Wawasee Fireworks (Syracuse)

  • When: July 5, 2025, after dark (tune in via WAWC 103.5 FM for music)

  • Where: Wawasee lake frontage

  • Highlights: Choreographed to music on local radio—perfect lakeside experience

🎯 Honorable Mentions

  • Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration – Live music, 25+ food trucks, fireworks at ~9:15 pm valpoparks.org

  • Crown Point Fireworks – Parade at 11 am, fireworks at lake county fairgrounds at dusk (~9 pm) crownpoint.in.gov

  • French Lick Resort Fireworks – Grand display over the resort lawn during the holiday weekend

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Explore Indiana effortlessly with Get Indiana, your trusted resource for all things Hoosier. Join us on a journey through the diverse and vibrant life of Indiana, delivering a rich and dynamic reading experience.

Discover the heart of the Hoosier State with Get Indiana, your go-to source for everything Indiana. Dive into a wide range of topics, from local events and hidden gems to business, travel, food, and more. At Get Indiana, we bring you reliable, comprehensive, and engaging articles that keep you connected to the pulse of our state. Enjoy fresh perspectives on community stories, insightful features, and in-depth guides, all crafted with a commitment to accuracy and local pride.

Explore Indiana effortlessly with Get Indiana, your trusted resource for all things Hoosier. Join us on a journey through the diverse and vibrant life of Indiana, delivering a rich and dynamic reading experience.

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