Well…we can’t watch the activities in person at the “Brickyard” this weekend, but there’s still plenty to do as we celebrate Independence Day in Indy! Decorate your bicycle and be in a parade! Checkout fireworks displays in the surrounding counties, or relax with live Jazz at the Zoo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
FRIDAY, July 3rd
9am|Indianapolis Regional Airport
A sight to see! The Exchange Clubs of Hancock County & Lawrence, joined together to post 500 U.S. Flags in a tribute honoring our military, veterans and first responders. This year they’re also honoring those on the front lines battling COVID-19. Goes through July 5th.
MUSICIANS OF THE ISO – FREE CONCERT
7pm|Fairview Presbyterian Church
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents another FREE and safe “OUTDOOR” Concert! Masks REQUIRED! Social Distancing Guidelines required and please bring your own chair or blanket.
ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA “FROM OUR HOMES TO YOURS”
7:30pm|Online – ATI presents another Friday Night Live on a computer screen near you! Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald & Cynthia Collins are ready to help you kick off your Independence Day Weekend with some patriotic favorites! WATCH HERE!
SATURDAY, July 4th
11th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 6 RUN & WALK
8am|Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Presented by Ascension St. Vincent. Lots of changes this year. Click HERE for details.
11am|Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ice cream & good old fashion patriotic fun. “From the Front Porch Presentations” every 30 minutes. The “Firecracker Run” will conduct this year’s race from the Presidential Site grounds.
SPEEDWAY BICYCLE PARADE ON MAIN
11am|Community Health Pavilion in Speedway
Celebrating Independence Day and NASCAR’s visit at IMS! Decorate your bikes showing your patriotic pride for prizes! Kids 0 to 100 years old are welcome. Parade begins at 12:15. Ends at Fundae’s Ice Cream and Sweets. ENTER HERE!
FOURTH OF JULY TAILGATING PARTY
11am|Metazoa Brewing Co.
Pack up your truck and join Metazoa for yard games, tasty BBQ, ice cream and craft beer! Lawn chairs and dogs are welcome. Must be 21 to enter. Goes until 11pm.
FREEDOM MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
12pm|Shepard Music Studio
A celebration of our nation’s freedom with live music, food, beer, raffle prizes and more! All proceeds go to help local musicians and small businesses effected by the pandemic. $10.
5:30pm|Indianapolis Zoo
It’s back! The smooth sounds of live jazz. Specialty menus and extended Zoo hours. Included with Zoo admission. This evening features the “Mid Coast Swing Orchestra”.
4th of JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS – Weather Permitting
BROWNSBURG – Arbuckle Acres Park – 10pm
CARMEL – 3 Shows – West Park, Chase Court Cul-de-Sac, & Badger Field. – 10pm
CICERO – Morse Reservoir – 10pm
DANVILLE – Danville High School – 9:45pm
GREENFIELD – Greenfield-Central Junior High School – 9:45pm
NOBLESVILLE – Forest Park – 10pm
PLAINFIELD – Hummel Park – 10pm
ZIONSVILLE – Mulberry Fields – 10pm
SUNDAY – GREENWOOD – Stones Crossing & 135– 10pm
SUNDAY, July 5th
5:30pm|Indianapolis Zoo
All performances take place under the Bicentennial Pavilion. Extended Zoo hours, Specialty Menu items and craft cocktails available. This evening’s performance by “Starcat featuring 3 to 1”. Rain or shine.
