Light up your 4th of July!

Must-See Firework Shows in the Evansville Region

fireworks on riverfront downtown evansville

Grab your lawn chairs, load up the cooler, and get ready to ooh, ahh, and boom! 🎆

The Fourth of July is the most explosive night of the summer aka a full-blown sparkle-fest of fireworks, food, and festive vibes. Every pop and crackle is a reason to cheer, and every skyburst is a memory in the making.

Craving a waterfront view? We’ve got a few. Add in charming downtowns, free activities for kids, and more summer fun than you can shake a sparkler at. We’ve rounded up the brightest displays and best views so you can sit back, look up, and let the sparks fly.

downtown henderson riverfront fireworks
Thursday, July 3 | Downtown Henderson, KY

Henderson Fireworks Celebration 

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations one night early in Downtown Henderson! Grab your eats starting at 5:00 pm, let the kids loose at 6:00, and enjoy live tunes from the Old Dam Community Band at 6:30 pm. Settle in and get ready to be amazed when fireworks pop off around 9:15 pm! 💥
 
 
 
downtown evansville fireworks four freedoms monumnet
Friday, July 4 | Downtown Evansville, IN

Fireworks on the Ohio 

Get ready to sparkle, snack, and boom at Evansville's largest public fireworks celebration! ✨ With 25+ food trucks, FREE kids’ games and face painting, a Boom Squad performance, and fireworks lighting up the riverfront around 9:15 pm, this is Evansville’s star-spangled showstopper.

Pro tip: parking is free, fun is mandatory. 🇺🇸

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downtown newburgh riverfront flag
Saturday, July 5 | Downtown Newburgh, IN

Fireworks Over the Burgh

Fireworks are back and bigger than ever in downtown Newburgh! Head down to the Old Lock and Dam Park for the Annual Strawberry Festival at noon (don’t skip the shortcake) and prepare to stay all day! The Newburgh Music Festival along the riverfront kicks off at 2:00 pm and ends right before the fireworks show.

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Scales Lake Fireworks
Saturday, July 5 | Boonville, IN

Fireworks Display at Scales Lake

Pack the car, grab some snacks, and head to Scales Lake Park for a night that’s sure to go off with a bang! For just $5 per car, you can catch the fireworks show in one of the most scenic spots around. Big skies, bright colors, and small-town charm? Count us in!
 
 
 
Mt. Vernon Riverfront Fireworks
Sunday, July 6 | Mt. Vernon, IN

Mt. Vernon Fireworks on the Riverfront

Round out the holiday weekend with a grand finale on the riverfront! Come early for food from local favorites like JB’s Barnyard, Little Boondocks, and Bode’s Snow Cones, serving up the good stuff starting at 5:00 pm. Live music by Annabelle Whitledge kicks off at 7:00 pm, followed by a fireworks show at dusk.