This year, 2021, some events have been cancelled. Below are the July 4th Celebrations in Northwest Indiana, and we will update this page periodically.
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2020 CELEBRATIONS are in Red, 2021 Celebrations are in Blue
CEDAR LAKE Summerfest, July 2nd – July 5th, 2021 free admission, ($5 parking fee) town complex, Boat parade (Sat ), bingo, carnival, entertainment, cardboard boat race, beer garden, food, talent show, car show (Sunday), Fireworks on Fri & Sat. – 9pm, For more. Town Complex, 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake IN 46303, For Information: 374-4444; Click here for more
CHESTERTON – Fireworks On The Lakefront, June 30th, 2021,Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton. Local Food, Live Music And A Festive Celebration. Food Vendors Open At 6pm, and Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. Music and fresh food merchants will begin at 6:00 pm, and the fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. $7 Indiana residents; $10 out of state vehicles. phone: 926-5513 or Click here.
CROWN POINT: JULY 4th, 2021 – Crown Point 4th Of JULY Parade, 11a m, Floats And Musical Shows. Taft Middle School To Veteran’s Triangle, N. Main St. Fireworks At Lake County Fairgrounds, 9:30pm. Information:www.cpJULY4.com.
DYER INDIANA: Summerfest: June 10th – June 13th, 2021 over 800 acts, 1,000 performances, 12 stages, food, interactive activities, festival! Bike Parade: Wednesday June 9th 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, part of Dyer Summerfest! 219-865-2505. FIREWORKS on Sunday! Click here for Full Schedule.
Gary – Friday, July 3rd and Sat. July 4th, 2021 – Family Night at the Railcats Stadium, Both nights will feature food, fireworks and live music by NAWTY (July 3) and The Muddsharks (July 4). All You Can Eat, Suite Level, Duggout and Tailgate Viewing options are available! This show will be a socially distanced Red, White and BOOM celebration! Limited tickets are available. More info here.
GRIFFITH: JULY 4TH PARADE, Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, Noon, starts at Ash St, and goes south on Broad St to Main, 924-7500. Celebration that evening at Central park with Fireworks Click here.
HEBRON: JULY 4TH PARADE, July 3rd, 2021, starts at 10am, begins at Hebron H.S. entrance on Main Street, proceeds North to Country Square Plaza Parking lot, Fireworks are on July 3rd in the evening, Call 219-996-6010 or 219-996-5634. click here
HIGHLAND, June 30th – July 4th 2021, Carnival rides, vendors, live music, food, much more, July 4th parade. For FULL Entertainment Schedule, and more info Click here
HOBART: Parade! Festival and Fireworks Sat. July 4th, 2021 10am – 11am, Hobart Boat Launch. Click here.
LAKE STATION: Parade: 2021, July 3rd – 5pm; Parade lineup is at 4pm at Columbus Park; goes down 29th Ave to Clay St. then East on DeKalb to North on Central Ave, then East to Central Center, Trophies Awarded, Fireworks on July 4th at Dusk at Riverview Park.Lake Station Fireworks, Fireworks at dusk at Riverview park, Lake Station, Riverview Park, State Rd 51, 962-1700 or 962-2081.
LAPORTE: Kiwanis 4th of JULY Parade – 1pm, “Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Brave Hearts” 2021, Parade is on July 4th: downtown LaPorte, One of the Largest parades in the state of Indiana, lasts 2-3 hours for 2.5 miles. 219-363-9772. JULY 4th Fireworks & Festival: Click here for more.
MICHIGAN CITY KIDDIE PARADE: June 20th, 2021 Registration is that day at Noon at 4th and Washington Street. Always the Last Saturday in June. The parade route will begin at 11:00 with Judging at 1:00 at 7th and Franklin, hosted by the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Dept, 873.1506, www.michigancityparks.com
MICHIGAN CITY FOURTH of JULY 4th FIREWORKS & PARADE, fireworks at dusk, Come out and enjoy all of the 4th of JULY, 2021, with festivities in beautiful Washington Park, Michigan City Parks & Recreation, 873.1506, www.michigancityparks.com
MUNSTER: JULY 4TH PARADE, 2021: Big Parade is at 2pm , Begins at Fisher and Calumet at Community Park, proceeds north to Ridge Road and East to Munster Town Hall. Sponsored by: Munster Lions Club Have a safe holiday! , www.munster.org
MUNSTER JULY 4TH CELEBRATION- JULY 3rd 2021, Fireworks, Show by Jamrose, Centennial park, 1005 Centernnial Dr., Fireworks at 9:15, gates open at 6pm, entertainment at 7:30pm, concessions, beer garden ($5 cover charge) Click here
PORTAGE:JULY 3rd, 2021 –Portage July 4th Parade & Festival, This year’s theme, Parade will begin at 11:00 am. Festival will be at Founders Square and will begin at 5:00pm. Food vendors will be there and bands will begin at 6:00 pm and will play until 10:00 pm. Parade starts at Willowcreek Middle school, 6pm, food, live music and fireworks at dusk, free. Click here for more info
SCHERERVILLE, JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW: July 2nd, 2021, A fireworks show will be held at Rohrman Park to celebrate the 4th of July Every year the Schererville Parks and Recreation department hosts a fireworks show at Rohrman Park a few days prior to the 4th of July. The show starts at dusk. Those wishing to attend should try to come early. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks. In the event the Fireworks show is cancelled due to weather, the time will be changed. 865-5530/ Click here.
St. John’s Annual Kid’s parade is Saturday before the Festival July 3rd (TBD) 2021 at 9:30 am, at Prairie West Park, located at 93rd and West Oakridge in St. John, You can decorate your own bike, float, wagon wheelchair, scooter, walker and roller blades. Prizes awarded. Water Fun Provided by the St. John Fire Department, bake sale and free refreshments, Presented by the GFWC Women’s Club, See flyer for parade route, call Kim at 219-365-0979 for more info! Click here.
VALPARAISO July 4th Celebration: July, 4th, 2021, The Valparaiso Parks Dept. is hosting a 4th of July Celebration, including a 5K and 2K Run/Walk (with a staggered start for social distancing), Fireworks Following at Urschel Field, Visit Here
WHITING JULY 4th Parade & Fireworks, Fireworks and Pre Party: July 3rd, 2021, Whiting Lakefront Park, 5-10pm, live music, beer garden, food, Fireworks at 10pm, fireworks later on. Parade: CANCELLED – usually started at 10am on Indianapolis Blvd and traveles down 119th street, see nationally recognized characters in preparation for the Mascot Museum opening In Whiting,
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GARY JULY 4th Parade, TBD – Not Yet Determined for 2021, 9am, begins at 15th and Broadway, to 6th Ave, Turning West on 6th Ave to Buffington Park, 881-1314 881-1300.
East Chicago – No Fireworks This year, East Chicago, residents are invited to join in their house decorating contest with winners announced. www.eastchicago.com.
HAMMOND: JULY 4TH, Hammond 4th of July TBD – Not Yet Determined for 2021, at Wolf Lake Pavilion, Naturalization Ceremony at 5:30 pm, with Bill Porter Orchestra, Fireworks at 9pm, bring lawn chairs, 2324 Calumet Ave., Hammond, 46320, 659-7678. click here
MERRILLVILLE, JULY 4TH parade, JUNE 29th, TBD – Not Yet Determined for 2021, Noon, line up Begins at 10am at Geisen Funeral Home and Travels North on Broadway to Merrillville H. S. www.merrillville.in.gov . 219-908-5911.
PORTER: JULY 4th, TBD – Not Yet Determined for 2021, Family 4th Of JULY Festival, 7am – 11pm, parade AT 9AM, pancake breakfast, turtle derby, kids games, kiddie rides, Bounce Houses, Food Booths, Beer Garden, Live Music, Fireworks. Turtle derby, bring your own turtle (no snapping turtles, please). Hawthorne Park, Porter, 219- 921-1687 or http://www.dunebig.com
SOUTH HAVEN JULY 4TH PARADE: TBD – Not Yet Determined for 2021, The parade will take place on July 4th at Noon. Entrants will line-up at Saylor Elementary School (331 Midway Dr., Valparaiso IN 46385) at 11am. The parade route will begin at Saylor Elementary School and head west on Midway Drive to McCool Road, north on McCool Road to 750 N. and west on 750 N. to the American Legion Post (479 W. 750 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385). The review stand will be located at South Haven Elementary School (395 Midway Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46385). Refreshments will be served and awards will be presented in the Legion Hall immediately following the parade. Call the Legion at 219-759-2121 and Download the parade entry form at www.portagetrustee.org.
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Northwest Indiana is home to many Family Fun Amusement Parks and Family Entertainment Centers with lots of things to do with kids that make the perfect the getaway for the weekend! Most of these venues have indoor arcades. You’ll want to visit Deep River Waterpark in the middle of Northwest Indiana, Inman’s Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Zao Island Amusement Center in Valparaiso, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Fun Park (Schererville); Jaks Warehouse (Indoor Theme Park – Highland); Washington Park Zoo (Michigan City); Barker Mansion Museum (Michigan City) and the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore Parks! Just to name a few! Every City has a Splash Pad or Public Pool too!
INDOOR FUN:
Zao Island, Inmans’ Recreation Center, Jaks Warehouse, Sky Zone, and Crown Point Fun Center, and Zig E’s Funland. All of these centers have arcade games, family games, fun food, and more. Click here for more!
SPLASH PADS:
Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center (Hammond), Wicker Park Memorial Splash Pad (Highland), Oasis Splash Pad (Michigan City), Central Park Plaza Splash Pad (Valparaiso), Heron Lake Splash Pad, Hub Municipal Pool (Crown Point), Founders Square Splash Pad (Portage), Splash Pad at Jeorse Park, just to name a few. CLICK HERE FOR HOURS, LOCATIONS AND COST.
Spend your Independence Day Weekend celebrating July 4th in Northwest Indiana. From car showsand Festivalsto Concerts, Craft Beer,Art & Craft Shows, these Northwest Indiana events will have you singing like Lee Greenwood before the day is done!
Let us not forget tons of Fireworks at the Indiana Dunes and July 4th Parades! Folks might also like the live concerts and full fledged festivals honoring our nation’s birthday held for four full days in Dyer Indiana, Cedar Lake Indiana, and Michigan City Indiana. We even have a Nationalization Ceremony in Hammond Indiana – how patriotic is that!
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