Happy Fourth of July!
Celebrate this 4th of July with Fireworks Displays, Parades, and Concerts! It is one of our favorite holidays and we love watching fireworks and parades with our kids.
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2018 Omaha Summer Fun Guides
It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as events are subject to change.
Omaha Area Fireworks Displays and Special Events
– Fireworks Displays
Friday, June 29, 2018
Metro Credit Union Celebrates America at Memorial Park – June 29, 2018 (6 – 10 p.m.), FREE
- Annual free concert with BOSTYX featuring David Victor, formerly of Boston, and Starship, with special guests The Confidentials, followed by a fireworks show. [BOSTYX will perform in place of Survivor, who is unable to play.]
- Location: Memorial Park, 60th & Dodge St., Omaha.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – June 30 – July 1, 2018 (10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit
- Living History – Old-Fashioned 4th of July with Focus on 1812. Volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Park entry permit required. An admission fee of $2 per adult & $1 for children is required if you wish to visit the Visitor Center.
- Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
A Tribute to Independence at Aksarben Village – June 30, 2018 Rescheduled to Sunday, September 9 (3 – 11 p.m.)
- Free day and evening of live music with Tribute Bands including Shoot to Thrill, AC/DC Tribute, Come Together Band, Beatles Tribute and Hotel Desperado, Eagles Tribute and the Personics will open up the show. Special opening ceremony so please be in your seats by 2:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – June 30 – July 1, 2018 (10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit
- Living History – Old-Fashioned 4th of July with Focus on 1812. Volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Park entry permit required. An admission fee of $2 per adult & $1 for children is required if you wish to visit the Visitor Center.
Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
College Home Run Derby and Omaha World-Herald’s Fireworks at T.D. Ameritrade Park – June 30, 2018 Rescheduled to July 1, Tickets $8-$12 (Derby begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks to follow)
- 9th annual College Home Run Derby live on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. CT. The family-friendly event concludes with the 34th annual Omaha World-Herald fireworks display. Tickets for the Home Run Derby can be purchased here.
- Location: T.D. Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102
Lake Manawa Fireworks Show – June 30, 2018 Rescheduled for Sunday, July 1 (10 p.m.)
- Listen on 101.9. Parking is available in lots all around the lake.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Independence Fireworks at Werner Park – July 2 – 3, 2018
- A post-game fireworks show will take place on both Monday and Tuesday.
- Location: 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Independence Fireworks at Werner Park – July 2 – 3, 2018
- A post-game fireworks show will take place on both Monday and Tuesday.
- Location: 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
Ralston Independence Day Festivities – July 3-4, 2018
- July 3: Picnic in the Park and Family Street Dance. Find out more here.
- July 4: Children’s Parade, Independence Day Parade at 1 p.m., and Fire Department Water Fights.
Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th: Dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.) Location: Ralston Arena, 72nd & Q St., Synchronized to music over FM Radio KAT 103.7.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Ralston Independence Day Festivities – July 3-4, 2018
- July 3: Picnic in the Park and Family Street Dance. Find out more here.
- July 4: Children’s Parade, Independence Day Parade at 1 p.m., and Fire Department Water Fights.
Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th: Dusk (approx. 9:30 p.m.) Location: Ralston Arena, 72nd & Q St., Synchronized to music over FM Radio KAT 103.7.
Red, White & Zoo! at the Omaha Zoo & Aquarium – July 4, 2018 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Bounce houses, music and special animal encounters. Event activities are included with regular paid Zoo admission or Zoo membership.
- Location: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
$1 Swim at most City of Omaha Pools – July 4th
- On the 4th of July, you can swim at any City of Omaha pool (except Common Ground) for only $1! All pools will close at 5 p.m.
Free Entry for Active Military & Veterans at Fun-Plex – July 4
- Just show your military ID at the ticket booth and receive a FREE admission! Immediate family may receive $6 off the general admission day ticket and $3 off the junior or senior day ticket. (Discount family tickets must be purchased in the same transaction). Park closes at 6 p.m.
Nebraska Wind Symphony with the NWS Swingtones Big Band – July 4, 2018 (6 p.m.); FREE
- Bring your lawn chairs and/or a blanket and, if you wish, a picnic.
- Location: Chalco Hills Recreation, S. 156th St. and Giles Rd. (Rain location: St. Robert Bellarmine, 120th & Pacific)
Field Club Annual 4th of July Neighborhood Parade – July 4, 2018 (10:30 a.m.)
- Registration will be in front of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3416 Woolworth Avenue, with the parade down Woolworth Avenue.
Boys Town Fireworks Spectacular – July 4, 2018 (10:00 p.m. approx.)
- Location: 14100 Crawford St. (Approximately 141st & Pacific)
Blair’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration – July 4, 2018
- Location: The former Dana College Campus, 2848 College Dr. Blair, NE.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Field Club Fireworks – July 5, 2018 (around 10 p.m.)
- Wonderful fireworks show put on by the Field Club Homeowners League and the Field Club of Omaha.
- Approximate location: 36th & Woolworth Ave (Field Club), Omaha, NE
Ralston Independence Day Fireworks – CANCELLED
- CANCELLED
August 11, 2018
Champions Run Fireworks – UPDATE – August 11, 2018 (10 p.m.)
- Location: 13800 Eagle Run Dr (approx. 138th & Maple).
August 17, 2018
StoneBridge Fireworks Bonanza – August 17, 2018 (6 – 10:30 p.m.)
- 12th annual Fireworks Bonanza on Friday, August 17th at 6 p.m. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, jumbo yard games, live music and a professional fireworks display. Admission is FREE. Pack a picnic basket or purchase food from one of several food trucks. Lawn chairs and/or blankets welcome.
- Location: 15801 Butler Ave, Omaha.
Proper Fireworks Disposal from Keep Omaha Beautiful
Keep Omaha Beautiful encourages Omaha residents to safely and properly dispose of firework waste over the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks contain a variety of toxic pollutants, including heavy metals, sulfur-coal compounds, and other poisonous materials. To ensure these pollutants do not end up in our local waterways and negatively impact living organisms/aquatic ecosystems, it is important to properly dispose of firework waste and prevent it from entering storm drains on the street. Stormwater and/or urban runoff carrying these firework pollutants will not be treated before it is routed into local streams and rivers.
To learn how you can safely dispose of fireworks in order to prevent litter and water pollution visit the Keep Omaha Beautiful website:
http://www.keepomahabeautiful.org/resources/fireworks-disposal-guidelines.html
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Have a wonderful Fourth of July Holiday!
