Louisville is packed with events for the Fourth of July that are easy on the wallet and open to everyone. From neighborhood festivals and orchestral performances to fireworks over the river and local concerts, these gatherings offer a variety of ways to celebrate without spending more than ten dollars. Whether you’re staying in the city or heading just across the bridge, these ten events make it simple to join the holiday without the high price tag.
The Waterfront Park Fourth of July Celebration
This free event happens on the Big Four Lawn in downtown Louisville on July 4 beginning at 5 p.m., and features a family fun zone, DJ sets, a Louisville Orchestra concert, and fireworks over the river at 10 p.m. Louisville TourismThe Riverview Independence Festival
This two-day community event takes place at Riverview Park in downtown Independence, Kentucky on July 3 and 4, and is free to attend with live music, family activities, a YMCA kids’ zone, food trucks, a parade, a rubber ducky derby on the river, and fireworks to close out the celebration. City of IndependenceParistown’s Sixth Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Taking place on July 4 in Christy’s Garden, this event features a free artisan market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free train rides until 7:45 p.m., a National Anthem at 6:30 p.m., a concert by The Crashers, fireworks at 9:45 p.m., and a $1,000 National Donut Hole Eating Championship at 8 p.m.; tickets are required after 5 p.m. Louisville TourismThe Jeffersonville Freedom Parade and Celebration
This event takes place along Spring Street in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana on July 4, with a free parade at 10 a.m. followed by community festivities and family-friendly activities through the afternoon. Jeffersonville Main StreetCrescent Hill Fourth of July Festival
This celebration takes place at the Peterson-Dumesnil House on July 4 starting at 10 a.m., and is free to attend with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Do502The New Albany Independence Day Riverfront Celebration
This celebration takes place at the Riverfront Amphitheater in New Albany, Indiana on July 3 starting at 6 p.m., and is free to attend with food trucks, live music, and a fireworks show at sunset. City of New AlbanyThe Slugger Field Independence-Eve Game and Fireworks
This event takes place at Louisville Slugger Field on July 3, with the Louisville Bats taking on the Indianapolis Indians starting at 7:05 p.m., followed by a post-game fireworks show; tickets range from 6 to 9 dollars. Louisville TourismThe Owl Creek Country Club Fireworks
This free community fireworks show happens in Anchorage, Kentucky on July 3 beginning around dusk, with fireworks expected to start around 9 p.m. and open to the public. Owl Creek Country ClubThe Bluegrass and Booms Festival at Kentucky Kingdom
This all-day event is held at Kentucky Kingdom on July 3 starting at 10 a.m., and features live bluegrass music and fireworks at 10 p.m., with free admission for season pass holders and kids’ tickets available for under 10 dollars. PatchThe Prospect Community Celebration and Fireworks
This neighborhood gathering is held at Cowley Park in Prospect, Kentucky on July 3 starting at 6 p.m., and is free to attend with live music, food vendors, and fireworks around 9:40 p.m. Prospect Kentucky
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Shelby Brown is a multimedia journalist and producer with a focus on entertainment news. While attending Indiana University, she has produced digital and on-air stories under deadline for PBS, NPR, and...
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