The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate with family. With COVID – 19 concerns many communities have changed events in celebration of the 4th. There are still some celebrations and of course you can enjoy fireworks at home as well!
If you know of one not yet listed email lexfun4kids@gmail.com
**Watch for weather cancellations!!! Please confirm with individual events that they are still a go.
**Please maintain current safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus if you do participate in a celebration.
2022 Events (Keep watching for more updates)
Lexington
The City of Lexington is excited to announce the return of our Fourth of July celebration!
Events
Ice Cream Social
Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
Friday, July 1 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kick-off the holiday weekend with a cool treat and music provided by the Young at Heart Dixieland Band.
Red, White & Blues
Moondance Amphitheater
Saturday, July 2 | 5 – 9 p.m.
Spend a beautiful summer night with family and friends enjoying great American food, drinks and music by local legend TeeDee Young!
Patriotic Concert
Transylvania University and Gratz Park
Sunday, July 3
Preshow: 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Young at Heart Big Band
Main show: 7:30 – 9 p.m. | Lexington Philharmonic
Spend the evening before the Fourth of July with the Lexington Philharmonic on the grounds of historic Transylvania University and Gratz Park.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic or enjoy dinner from various food trucks.
Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run
Corner of Main St. and North Limestone St.
Monday, July 4 | 7:25 a.m.
Ready, set, sign up! Kick off the Fourth of July at the 46th annual Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run. Cheer on the runners or get in on the action by running the 10K or 1-mile Fun Run. You can still register for the wheelchair, 10K, Fun Run or virtual race options.
Fourth of July Festival
Courthouse Plaza
Monday, July 4, 2022
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food trucks and live music performance by Boogie G. Come down early for lunch and a good spot to watch the parade.
Fourth of July Parade
Main St. (downtown)
Monday, July 4 |11:30 a.m.
The Fourth of July parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. and will move down Main Street from Midland to Mill Street. There will be plenty of red, white and blue to get everyone in the patriotic spirit. Prizes will be awarded.
Enjoy the parade from the sideline or register ahead of time if you wish to participate.
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Main St. and Oliver Lewis Way
Monday, July 4 | 10 p.m.
End your Fourth of July celebration with a bang! The fireworks spectacular will start at approximately 10 p.m.