Looking to celebrate Independence Day in Hamilton County? Various communities and cities across the county have you covered with all types of events and entertainment.
Lights over Morse
- Date: Friday to Sunday
- Time: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
- Where: Cicero
- Events: Kids Carnival and craft and food vendors all weekend; fish fry, Friday; talent show, basketball and cornhole tournaments and balloon glow, Saturday; parade, music festival and fireworks off a barge in Morse Lake (close to Red Bridge Park), Sunday.
- Fireworks: 10 p.m. Sunday
- Web site: www.lightsovermorselake.com
CarmelFest
- Date: July 3 and 4
- Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m. July 3 and 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. July 4
- Where: Carmel Civic Square
- Events: July 3 – Free live music will take place from noon to 10:30 p.m. with Wright Brothers headlining in the evening, free family entertainment from 1 to 9 p.m., and CarmelFest has Talent semi-finals. July 4 – Freedom run/walk, Fourth of July Parade, outdoor festival, CarmelFest has Talent finals, and live music from The Renegades, Barometer Soup and Carmel Symphony Orchestra.
- Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. July 4
- Web site: www.carmelfest.net
Westfield Rocks the Fourth
- Date: July 4
- Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St.
- Events: Live music from Jai Baker Band and Dave & Rae; kids’ area with games, crafts and bounce houses and kids’ stage with various entertainers; and Headliners Car Show with Fox 59’s Jim O’Brien as emcee.
- Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.
- Web site: http://westfieldrocksthe4th.com
Noblesville Fourth of July Parade & Festival
- Date: July 4
- Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd.
- Events: Parade begins in downtown Noblesville at 5 p.m. A free festival with live music, games (for adults and children), rock climbing wall and car show is 6 to 10 p.m. at Noblesville High School.
- Fireworks: 10 p.m.
- Web site: www.noblesvillefireworksfestival.com
Blast on the Bridge
- Date: July 4
- Time: 5:30 to 11 p.m.
- Where: Geist Reservoir bridge
- Events: Boat parade, skydivers, music, food vendors and a KidsZone.
- Fireworks: At dark
- Web site: http://atgeist.com/blast-bridge
Sheridan
- Date: July 4
- Time: Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Main Street and Biddle Memorial Park
- Events: Parade from Sheridan High School along Main Street to Biddle Memorial Park, where the celebration and family activities take place. Fireworks will follow at night.