Waterfront Park Fourth of July

When: Saturday, July 4th

Where: Waterfront Park TurfMutt Great Lawn 

Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us at Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 4, for a festive celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday.  

The event takes place on the TurfMutt Great Lawn.

Festivities begin at 5:00 PM with family-friendly activities and a live DJ and spectacular fireworks display over the Ohio River at 10:00 PM.

Event Schedule:

5:00 PM – Family activities and live DJ

5:00–8:30 PM – Kosair for Kids Children’s Area featuring family-friendly games and activities focused on science, music, art, and nature

10:00 PM – Fireworks over the Ohio River

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

Getting There & Parking

The Big Four Bridge will close to pedestrians and cyclists at 8:00 PM and will reopen after the fireworks.

River Road, between Witherspoon Street and Preston Street, will close to vehicles starting at 4:00 PM.

Parking is available in several nearby locations, including:

• The surface lot next to the Turf Mutt Great Lawn
• Along River Road and Witherspoon Street
• The Tan, Turquoise, and Yellow parking lots
• The Louisville FC Green Lot and Purple Lot

Bicycle racks will also be available on-site for those arriving by bike.

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