Fireworks begin at 9:45pm. Rain Date July 6th.
Make Fireworks in a Bottle
Let’s celebrate the 4th with fireworks in a bottle!! Get creative as you fill your bottle with stars, glitter and everything red white & blue!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!
Fremont’s 2nd Annual Red, White & Blue Festival (Pre-Fireworks) Show
Drew Phillips & Whiskey River share the stage for a special concert.
2 great acts 1 night. A show you will not want to miss
Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration
FRIDAY, JULY 3rd EVENTS
- 4 – 6:30 pm – Archives Museum Open House (5515 Woodlawn Ave)
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Picnic on the Green & Pie Bake Off (Granary Green) (Fund Raiser)
- 7 – 9:30 pm – Family Street Dance (Downtown: 77th and Main St.)
- 8:30 – 11:30 pm – Lemon Fresh Days Concert (Granary Green – 7401 Main St. – 21+ event)
- 10 pm – Fireworks show at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena (73rd and Q St)
Saturday, JULY 4th – EVENTS
- 7:30 – 9 am – Optimist Fun Run/Walk (please register with the Optimists)
- 10 – 10:30 am – Children’s Parade (Independence Square – line up 9:30 am – Walk from 77th and Main St. to 75th and Main and Back)
- 10:30 am – LaDonna Johnson Fountain Dedication (Independence Square)
- 11 – 12:30 pm – Parade Line Up (Parade Entries ONLY – Enter at 84th and Lakeview St.)
- 1 pm – Parade through Ralston (Start at 80th and Highland St, east on Oakwood – turns into Miller Ave, east on Main St., End at Main and 73rd St.)
- 3:30 – 4 pm – Fire Department Water Fights (Independence Square)
- 3:30 – 4:30 pm – After Parade Cool Down Foam Party (Granary Green)
Heartland Hope Mission Red, White, and Blue Block Party
Join for a FREE Red, White, and Blue Block Party at Heartland Hope Mission! This is YOUR day to relax, have fun, and make memories with your kids without spending a dime.
What’s in Expect:
Tasty food and snacks for the whole family
Live music
Bounce houses, water slides, and games your kids will love
A welcoming, family-friendly space to connect with your neighbors
Tasty food and snacks for the whole family Live musicBounce houses, water slides, and games your kids will love
A welcoming, family-friendly space to connect with your neighborsBring your crew for a stress-free day of summer fun right here at 2021 U St! It’s our way of celebrating YOU and the strength of our community!
Friday Night Bites & Beats – Fourth of July Block Party
Join Friday July 4th, for our can’t-miss Fourth of July Block Party – a night packed with live music by Eva Bleu, bounce house, giant water slide, lawn games, food trucks, cold drinks, and patriotic party fun for the whole crew. It’s everything you love about summer, wrapped in red, white & blue! Our Guest Services Ambassadors will be on hand with everything you need from our Rental Bar to enjoy in the park; check out board games, sports equipment and more to enjoy all evening long.
When: 4PM–10PM
Where: Heartwood Park (301 S. 145th St., Omaha)
What’s Happening: Music, games, party favors, and more – all in a festive block party atmosphere!
Ralston 4th of July Fun: Parade, Water Fight, and FOAM Party
- OPTIMISTS INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN RUN/WALK: One of the oldest runs in Nebraska!
77th and Main St. Entries include T-shirt! 7:50 am One-mile walk/run and 8 am Three-mile race. https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=139991
- CHILDREN’S PARADE: NEW 3 Prizes will be given! No registration required ~ 6th grade & under. Line-up 9:30 am Children’s Parade starts at 10 am at 5505 Miller Ave.
- Led by Ralston’s Mayor, Don Groesser – FREE!
- INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: 1 pm 65th ANNUAL – Our parade emcee is KAT 103.7.
Parade Marshall: Haas Family
- FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER FIGHTS Following the parade Downtown Ralston
Sponsored by: Ralston Volunteer Fire Department – FREE!
- After Parade Foam Party COOL DOWN Party Following parade – 3:30-4:30 Granary 74th & Main St.
Music, Food Trucks, Sponsored by the City of Ralston and Granary – FREE!
Freedom Fest at Nelson Produce Farm
Join for one of the most anticipated nights of the summer!
Freedom Night is a full evening of family fun, festive games, and hands-on farm experiences. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks show presented by Bellino Fireworks.
Bring your family, your friends, and your favorite picnic blanket or lawn chair.
Enjoy a summer night filled with laughter, celebration, and a sky full of fireworks.
Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show
| 6:30 pm | National Anthem & Welcome |
| 6:45 pm | CAKE |
| 8:30 pm | Smokey Robinson |
| 10:00 pm | Fireworks |