Celebrating the 4th of July in Council Bluffs & Omaha

by | Jun 29, 2022 | Council Bluffs Holiday Events, Omaha Events, Things to do in Council Bluffs, Things to do in Omaha, Things to do with kids in Council Bluffs Iowa

Get ready to don your best red, white, and blue patriotic designs to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this weekend! There are many family-friendly events, parades, block parties and fireworks display’s taking place around the Omaha and Council Bluffs areas for you to attend. So gather up your family and friends and choose the ones you’d like to make your celebration point.

COUNCIL BLUFFS

Free Speech America’s Fireworks Spectacular!

Where: Westfair 22984 US-6, Council Bluffs

When:   July 2 – 6:00 to 11:00 pm

Get ready for a food truck extravaganza with all your favorites, inflatables, balloon creatures & face painting, live music by Nebraska Showdown all culminating in a grand fireworks display. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your family and friends and enjoy a fantastic evening.

Lake Manawa Fireworks Display

Where:  1100 S Shore Drive, Council Bluffs

When:  July 1- 10:00 pm

Watch the sky light up at the annual Lake Manawa Fireworks Display. Spectators can spend the day swimming and enjoying the park before watching the incredible fireworks show in the evening.

OMAHA

Ralston Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

Where: The parade starts at 80th & Highland St in Ralston

When:  July 4, 1:00 pm

This is the 62nd annual event and Nebraska’s longest parade and won’t disappoint! After the parade will be music, food, fun booths, fire department water fights and so much more all leading up to a world-class fireworks display.

USS Omaha Symphony Concert and Fireworks

Where:  900 Farnam St, Omaha

When:  8:00 – 10:20 pm

To honor our armed forces and service men and women, the orchestra will perform American patriotic favorites. After the concert, relax in the Gene Leahy Mall and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Display!

Werner Park Independence Day Fireworks

Where:  12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion

When:  July 4, 7:05 pm

What’s more American than Baseball and Fireworks??? Bring the whole family for a night of fun at the ballpark as the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Toledo Mud Hens. The game culminates in a music-themed patriotic Fireworks display. A perfect way to end your 4th of July the American way!

Whatever you choose to do with your family and friends to celebrate, I wish you a safe & happy 4th of July weekend.