Waterfront Park Fourth of July

When: Saturday, July 4th
Where: TurfMutt Great Lawn
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us on July 4 from 5–10 PM on the TurfMutt Great Lawn for Waterfront Park Fourth of July, presented by Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville Metro Council, and Ford. This year’s celebration will feature family-friendly activities, festival favorites, Brown-Forman bars, and a live music lineup curated by Kentucky Performing Arts that showcases the rich traditions and evolving sounds of American music.

The evening will culminate with Louisville’s America 250 Fireworks Show over the Ohio River, commemorating 250 years of American spirit and setting the stage for Louisville’s year-long America 250 celebration.

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs for an unforgettable night on the waterfront!

5:00 – 5:30 PM – 1 Purpose Gospel Choir
5:30 PM – River City Drum Corps
5:45 – 6:30 PM – Britt Taylor
6:30 PM – River City Drum Corps
6:45 – 7:30 PM – Appalatin
7:45 – 8:45 PM – Fantastic Cat
9:00 – 10:00 PM – Southern Avenue
10:00 PM – Louisville’s A250 Fireworks Show

For a full schedule of events and details, visit the America250KY Committee Events Calendar

About Louisville America 250:
Louisville America 250 brings the community together to reflect on Louisville’s role in the ongoing American story — honoring our past, celebrating our diversity, and envisioning our shared future. Through engaging programs that highlight the power of place, the richness of our heritage, and Louisville’s lasting contributions to the nation, we will inspire pride, connection, and a renewed commitment to the ideals that unite us.

The event is FREE thanks to our valuable sponsors and donors like you!

Prohibited Items

Leave the following items at home—they are not permitted inside the event:

  • Glass containers
  • Coolers
  • Fireworks
  • Pets
  • Outside food or alcohol
  • Drones
  • Amplification Devices
  • Signage over 24” x 24”
  • Tents and Canopies

Items welcomed:

  • Blankets
  • Lawn Chairs
  • Sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottles

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Two women sit on swings in the park.
A child smiles as they swing in the park.
A man in shorts featuring the American flag fans himself with a frisbee as he looks onto the crowd and American flag in the distance.
A large crowd on the Big Four Lawn sit with a stage in the background.
A smiling man with a ukulele and microphone.
A woman with sunglasses hula-hoops with people in the background gathered around a tent.
A grown-up and small child do art projects at a table.
Two children work on art on a table with markers scattered about.
A smiling woman and children conduct experiments at a activity table.
People walking with a red, white and blue balloon arch in the background.
A crowd sits on the Big Four Lawn with a large American flag hanging in the distance.
An adult stands at a table selling sauces.
Three police officers pose with a woman in a red t-shirt who is smiling and showing a peace sign.
Children grabbing water bottles from a tub of ice and water.
A woman and child sit in a vehicle at a touch-a-truck activity.
Two children smile on the metal bumper of a firetruck.
Two children lay on a blanket in the grass enjoying snacks.
A couple sits in lounge chairs with a Local UAW union sign in the background.
A child is held by an adult hold a small American flag in their hands.
A couple lounges on a blanket spread out on grass.
A child enjoys a snack in a lawn chair with a crowd in the background.
A crowd sits on concrete steps looking off into the distance with a red, white and blue balloon arch in the background.
Young performer singing into microphone with large American flag backdrop and 'Louisville’s Very Own D’Corey Johnson' T-shirt.
An adult clapping and smiling.
Two musicians play violin with a harpist in the background.
Conductor of Louisville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams.
A couple smiles for a picture.
Nighttime view of fireworks erupting over a stage featuring a large American flag.

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