Omaha is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration this year. From grand fireworks displays to festive events, there’s something for everyone.
Below is our definitive guide to the fireworks shows and associated events happening in and around Omaha this Independence Day.
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- Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show
- Lake Manawa Fireworks
- Omaha Storm Chasers Independence Day Fireworks
- Ralston’s Independence Day Celebration
- Symphony and Fireworks Show
- Blair Fireworks
- Wahoo Fireworks
- Ralston’s Independence Day Celebration
- Field Club Independence Day Celebration
- Living History Fourth of July at Fort Atkinson
- Treestock Independence Day Celebration
- Seward Fourth of July Celebration
Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show
- Date: June 28, 2024
- Time: Concert at 6:30 PM, Fireworks at 10:00 PM
- Location: Memorial Park, Omaha, NE
- This annual event kicks off the celebrations with a free concert featuring Roger Daltrey and concludes with a stunning fireworks display. It’s one of Omaha’s most attended events, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
- More Info: https://memorialparkconcert.com
Lake Manawa Fireworks
- Date: June 30, 2024
- Time: 9:45 PM
- Location: Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA
- Lake Manawa hosts its 75th-anniversary fireworks show, a favorite among locals. The event is free and offers a picturesque view over the lake, making it a perfect family outing.
- More Info: https://lakemanawafireworks.com/
Omaha Storm Chasers Independence Day Fireworks
- Date: July 3, 2024
- Time: Game starts at 7:05 PM, Fireworks after the game
- Location: Werner Park, Papillion, NE
- Enjoy a baseball game as the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs. The game is followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets are required for the game, and the fireworks are included.
- More Info: https://www.milb.com/omaha/tickets/promotions
Ralston’s Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 3-4, 2024
- Time: Events all day, Fireworks at 10:00 PM on July 4
- Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston, NE
- Ralston hosts a two-day celebration with various activities including a pie contest, family street dance, and parades. The festivities culminate in a grand fireworks display on the evening of the 4th.
- More Info: https://www.cityofralston.com/community/pages/ralston%E2%80%99s-64th-annual-independence-day-celebration
Symphony and Fireworks Show
- Date: July 4, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM
- Location: Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront, Omaha, NE
- Join the Omaha Symphony for a patriotic concert featuring classics like “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.” The evening ends with a breathtaking fireworks display synchronized to live music. The event is free and open to the public.
- More Info: https://www.omahasymphony.org/concerts/july4
Blair Fireworks
- Date: July 4, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Location: Former Dana Campus, Blair, NE
- Blair’s annual fireworks show takes place at the former Dana Campus track area. It’s a community favorite with music broadcast on Blair Radio 94.7 FM.
- More Info: https://www.blairnebraska.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=88
Wahoo Fireworks
- Date: July 4, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Location: Lake Wanahoo, Wahoo, NE
- Lake Wanahoo hosts its traditional fireworks display, offering a serene setting to enjoy the celebrations.
Ralston’s Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 3-4, 2024
- Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston, NE
- This two-day event features various activities, including a pie contest, family street dance, and parades. The celebration concludes with a grand fireworks display on July 4 at 10:00 PM.
- More Info: https://www.cityofralston.com/community/pages/ralston%E2%80%99s-64th-annual-independence-day-celebration
Field Club Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 5, 2024
- Time: Parade at 10:30 AM
- Location: Along 36th Street and Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE
- The Field Club neighborhood parade is a longstanding tradition, with local residents gathering to celebrate with a morning parade.
- https://fieldclubomaha.wordpress.com/newsletter/
Living History Fourth of July at Fort Atkinson
- Date: July 6-7, 2024
- Location: Fort Atkinson Historical Park, Fort Calhoun, NE
- Experience a historical celebration with cannon firings and readings of the Declaration of Independence, providing a glimpse into the early 19th century.
- More Info: https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-atkinson/
Treestock Independence Day Celebration
- Date: June 29-30, 2024
- Location: Nebraska City, NE
- Treestock features live music, food vendors, and a fireworks show. It’s a great way to start the celebrations early.
- More Info: https://nebraskacity.com/festival/independence-day-celebration/
Seward Fourth of July Celebration
- Date: July 3-6, 2024
- Location: Seward, NE
- Known as “America’s Small Town Fourth of July City,” Seward offers parades, a car show, and a fireworks display on the 4th at 10:00 PM.
- More Info: https://www.julyfourthseward.com/