The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate with family.  There are great events happing all across Central KY!

 

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.

2026 Events are being updated (Keep watching for more updates)

Saturday, June 27

Bluegrass 10,000 Wellness Expo
Phoenix Park, 100 E. Main St. and Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30

Big Band and Jazz: Patriotic Night
Lexington Summer Concert Band
Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St.
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1

America 250 Birthday Party & Ice Cream Social
Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Tandy Park, 251 W. Main St.
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 2

Southland Jamboree: Patriotic Edition
Six String Soldiers U.S. Army Band
Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St.
7 p.m.

Friday, July 3

Patriotic Concert
Transylvania University and Gratz Park, 250 W. Third St.
Pre-show, 5 p.m. – Young at Heart
Main Show, 7:30 p.m. – Lexington Philharmonic
5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 4

50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000, 5K and Fun Run
Corner of Main St. and N. Limestone St.
10K Race: 7:25 a.m. (10K wheelchair), 7:30 a.m. (10K runners)
5K Race: 7:30 a.m.
Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.
9 a.m. – Awards Ceremony for overall 10K winners
9:30 a.m. – Ceremony for additional awards in 10K, 5K, Fun Run and spirit awards

Fourth of July Festival & Market
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
120 N. Limestone St. and Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Tandy Park, 251 W. Main St.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence
Historic Lexington Courthouse, 215 W. Main St.
10 a.m.

Fourth of July Parade
Main St. (Downtown), from Midland Ave. to N. Mill St.
Noon

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Launched from the R. J. Corman rail yard, near intersection of Main St. and Oliver Lewis Way
10 p.m.

Sunday, July 5

Summer Nights – Red, White & Blues
Tee Dee Young
Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday, July 4, 2025
Kiwanis Club of Georgetown Parade
Parade 11 am, Main Street
The Theme for this years Parade is: “Independence Day, the Scott County Way”
Fireworks at dusk at Scott County Fairgrounds

Thursday, July 4, 2025
RJ Corman Fireworks 10 pm
The fireworks will be launched on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. at the R. J. Corman Nicholasville Farm, with our iconic display trains in full view.

Limited parking will be available for free at R. J. Corman headquarters. The entrance for the public will be located at our headquarters’ general parking lots, accessible through our main gates on US-27. No tickets are required for entry. The gates will remain open from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (or until capacity is reached).

Friday, July 4th, 2025
4th of July Celebration at Lake Reba Park

Live Music:
D Boone Pittman and the Fugitives: 5 – 6 PM
Nic Cassetta & Co: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tee Dee Young: 8 – 10 PM

Paradise Cove Free Swim: 4 – 7 PM
Adventure Falls Free Play: 4 – 11 PM

Community Booths & Craft Vendors: Open at 5 PM
Food Trucks: Open at 5 PM
Beer & Wine Vendors: Open at 5 PM
Inflatables: Open at 5 PM
Fireworks: 10 PM

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Family Firework Fellowship at Devine’s Corn Maze
7 pm – 10 pm

Thursday, July 3, 2025
4th of July Celebration at Anderson Dean Park
Fireworks start at dusk
Can be seen all over Mercer County

Friday, July 4, 2025
4th of July Bash and Fireworks at Woodford County Park/Falling Springs

Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of family-friendly fun, food, and fireworks!

🎉 Fourth of July Parade
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Line the streets and cheer on our patriotic parade featuring colorful floats, local groups, and marching bands!
👉 Register to participate in the parade: https://www.jotform.com/form/250684303929159
Enjoy lunch and snacks from local vendors while you watch the festivities roll by.

🎇 Fireworks Celebration at Woodford County Park
(Falling Springs)
📍 Location: Football Stadium
🕔 Stadium opens at 6pm, Festivities begin in the evening at 6pm
Bring the whole family for an exciting night of entertainment and celebration!
• 🎡 Kids’ Activities
• 🍔 Food Trucks
• 🎤 Live Performances
• 🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Show to close out the night!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 *Watch for 2025 Info
Lights Over Lykins
Gates open at 5:30pm. Activities start at 6 pm.
Fireworks at 10:00pm.
Free, family friendly and open to the public with free parking! Lots of fun activities for the children and family!
Ride On Stuffed Animals, Magic Show, Bounce Houses, and Foam Fest. Bring a towel!! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!

Friday, July 4, 2025
Independence Day Picnic
Noon – 3 pm
Kick off your 4th of July celebrations at Liberty Hall Historic Site! Join the community from 12-3 for a picnic in the gardens with lawn games, live music, and fun for the whole family. Games will be provided by Liberty Hall, but guests should bring their own seating.   Music performed by The Swells and sponsored by the City of Frankfort.

Friday, July 4, 2025
Wilmore Parade and Festival
PARADE – 10:00am – best viewing for parade will be on Lexington Ave. between Asbury U. & ATS or along E. Main St!
**Want to be in the parade? – Please use this form to register to get all the important information. No cost to be in the parade. Register HERE
FESTIVAL – following parade – Wilmore Municipal Center, 210 S. Lexington Ave. Inflatables, food trucks, music, arts/crafts vendors, and more!!

Thursday, July 4, 2025
Independence Day Celebration at Berea City Park
Kids activities, food trucks, live music and fireworks. Activities begin at 6:00pm. Fireworks show at 10:00pm.

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