# Event Details - **Event Name**: Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Waterfront Park Fourth of July presented by Louisville Metro Government, Mayor Craig Greenberg, and Ford When: Saturday, July 4th Where: TurfMutt Great Lawn Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Free and open to the public A Fourth of July Celebration Rooted in Louisville Join us at Waterfront Park for a uniquely Louisville Fourth of July celebration as part of the A250 commemoration, honoring 250 years of American spirit through music, culture, and community. This free event on the TurfMutt Great Lawn features a full evening of family-friendly activities, local food and beverage, and a dynamic lineup of live performances curated by the Kentucky Performing Arts and produced by Jou Jou Presents. From gospel and Appalachian traditions to Latin fusion, Americana, and soul, the evening showcases the sounds that continue to shape American music. Guests can explore interactive experiences and enjoy a wide variety of food and drink offerings, including Brown-Forman bars. The night concludes at 10:00 PM with Louisville’s A250 Fireworks Show, an expanded display over the Ohio River celebrating the spirit, creativity, and community that define our region. Main Stage Performance Schedule, “Music That Makes Our Country”, curated by Kentucky Performing Arts and produced by Jou Jou Presents 5:00 – 5:30 PM – To Be Announced 5:30 PM – River City Drum Corps (Interactive roving performance) 5:45 – 6:30 PM – Britt Taylor (Country / Americana) 6:30 PM – River City Drum Corps (Interactive roving performance) 6:45 – 7:30 PM – Appalatin (Latin–Appalachian Fusion) 7:45 – 8:45 PM – Fantastic Cat (Roots Rock / Americana) 9:00 – 10:00 PM – Southern Avenue (Soul / Blues) 10:00 PM – Louisville’s A250 Fireworks Show (22 minutes) A spectacular fireworks display over the Ohio River celebrating 250 years of American spirit through the lens of Louisville’s culture, music, and community. Family Fun Area (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Families can enjoy a wide variety of engaging, hands-on activities designed for children of all ages, including: Science experiments presented by the Kentucky Science Center Music education activities led by Jug Band Jubilee A special appearance by Catfish Louie, Friends of Waterfront Park mascot. Interactive equipment displays from Louisville Metro Police and Louisville Fire Department Foam party experience Mini putt-putt golf Face painting and bounce houses Antique Military Equipment Display by KILROY- (Kentucky Liberated Relics Of Yesteryear) Inc. A Community Celebration Made Possible by Our Supporters This event is free to attend and open to everyone in our community, made possible by the generous support of sponsors, partners, and Waterfront Park donors. Presenting Sponsors: Louisville Metro Government, Mayor Craig Greenberg, Ford Lead Sponsors: A250 Louisville Kentucky, Brown-Forman, LouCity & Racing Louisville FC, WHAS11, Community Support Sponsor: Kentucky Kingdom Community Partners: Bearno’s Pizza, Friends of Waterfront Park, Happy Birthday Circle, Jou Jou Presents, Jug Band Jubilee Kentucky Performing Arts, Kentucky Science Center, KILROY- (Kentucky Liberated Relics Of Yesteryear) Inc., Nugent Sand Company, Simon Signs This event is also supported by Waterfront Park donors. Contributions help keep events like this free and accessible to all. Click here to donate! Louisville City FC Louisville City FC will also host a match vs Hartford Athletic beginning at 8pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, https://www.loucity.com/july4/ Getting There and Parking Turf Mutt Great Lawn is located at 231 E Witherspoon Street Road Closures: WitherspoonStreet between Brook and Preston Street will close at 4:00 PM. Parking is available in: Wharf/Blue Parking Lot, Purple, Lincoln, Red, Silver, Tan, Turquoise, and Yellow parking lots at Waterfront Park Surface lot across from the TurfMutt Great Lawn Humana Parking Garage Street Parking along River Road Bicycle Parking : Bicycle racks will be available on-site. 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: Refillable water bottles Blankets Lawn Chairs Sunscreen - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/waterfront-park-fourth-of-july-and-louisville-america-250-fireworks/200030218208718 - **Event Categories**: 4th-of-july-fireworks, fireworks, kentucky-derby, fourth-of-july, entertainment, performances, science-fair, music, parties, sports, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, country-music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 420 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Louisville - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: 231 E Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202 - **lat**: 38.25749 - **long**: -85.74929 - **full address**: 231 E Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/777a526fac1c0472dd6dda6e88c5f60e47a669fad0c21e1261c2eae749b7ebaf-rimg-w1200-h675-dc140407-gmir?v=1783044991 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks being held? - **A:** Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 231 E Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks? - **A:** Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks is organized by Waterfront Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Louisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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