Fourth of July fun around Kentuckiana | Events

We have compiled a list of events going on around Kentuckiana. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

Independence Celebration

July 3, from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., celebrate our nation’s independence in Downtown Jeffersonville. The event will feature  music, inflatables and games for the kids and a view of Louisville’s waterfront fireworks.

Special fireworks show at Louisville Slugger Field.

July 3, starting at 7:05, Louisville Slugger Field said they will have a huge fireworks show.

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Jul 3, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.. both the Belle of Louisville and the Spirit of Jefferson will offer a  cruise. A fireworks show will be featured on both nights. No buffet dinner is available on this cruise, but both the concession stand and bar will be open. (502) 574-2992.

Locust Grove

July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., artist and bird lover John James Audubon and his wife Lucy will be at Locust Grove. You are invited to meet and chat with Lucy Audubon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also practice your sketching in period style on the house's front porch. Celebrate our nation's Independence in the style of the early Republic. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds of Locust Grove.

Waterfront Independence Festival 2012

July 3 and 4, beginning at 5 p.m., concerts will take place on the Great Lawn. On July 3 Thompson Square (band), The McClymonts and Ofe 2 the Gnu will perform. Performing on July 4 will be Mojoflo, Midnight Star and Jimmy Cliff. Kids can enjoy a science tent, inflatable obstacle course and bouncies. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10:15 p.m. both nights. Paid parking will be available at Slugger Field and free parking will be available on adjacent streets.

4th of July Bullitt Blast

July 4, starting at 3 p.m.,  you and your family are invited to come enjoy food, rides and activities for children, music, competitions and around 9:30 p.m. a fireworks display over the Salt River.  The event will be located off Exit 117 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre. 

Independence Day Celebration at Jefferson Memorial Forest

July 5 and July 06, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  you are invited to participate in activities such as climbing the Alpine Tower, archery, up-close animals, sack races, turtle races and lots more. To attend it is $10 a person or $25 for a family of up to four people.

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