Waterfront Park Fourth of July & Louisville America 250 Fireworks

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