2023 Fireworks Guide- Kokomo & Surrounding Areas
By BREE BRAGG
The Kokomo Post Staff
It’s that time of the year again — fireworks shows are returning for memorable summer evenings. We’ve scoured the area for the best free and local shows to enjoy this Independence Day. Check them out below!
KOKOMO
Haynes Apperson Festival
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 1
Where: Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St.
Additional Information: Following Starship with Mickey Thomas concert
Kokomo Jackrabbits
When: After the games on July 7, July 29 and Aug. 5.
Where: Kokomo Municipal Stadium, 400 S. Union St., Kokomo
Higher Ground Tree Service
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: 1450 E Havens St., directly behind Menards
Additional information: Food and family fun
First EPC Kokomo
When: 9:45 p.m. July 8
Where: First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Kokomo, 2000 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo
Additional information: Enjoy classic cars, fresh deals from local vendors, live music, and food hot off the grill. Bring the whole family for bounce houses, an obstacle course, a dunk tank, and carnival games. Bring your own chair for fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Kokomo Speedway
When: Following the race July 3
Where: Kokomo Speedway, 2455 N. Davis Road, Kokomo
Additional Information: General admission $15 Kids 12 and under free.
SURROUNDING AREAS
Greentown Fireworks
When: At dusk July 4
Where: Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, 610 E. Payton St., Greentown
Additional Information: No personal fireworks permitted
Tipton God Bless the USA Fireworks Sky Concert
When: At dusk July 4
Where: Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1200 S. Main St., Tipton
Frankfort Park 4th of July Festival
When: At dusk July 4
Where: TPA Park, 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort
Additional information: enjoy live entertainment, food, craft vendors, car show and more
Marion Gardens of Matter Park Independence Day Celebration
When: 5 p.m. July 3
Where: Gardens of Matter Park 1 Matter Park Circle, Marion
Additional Information: Enjoy food vendors, face painting, and other family activities
Peru Fireworks at The Park
When: At dusk July 4
Where: Maconaquah Park, 1496 Strawtown Pike, Peru
Additional Information: Games and entertainment are taking place before and after the fireworks show, which begins at dusk.
Walton
When: At dusk, July 4
Where: Just north of Lewis Cass, 6422 State Route 218, Walton
Schedule: fish fry, car show, vendors and more
Logansports 4th of July Celebration
When: 10 p.m. July 4
Where: Riverside Park, 1208 Riverside Drive, Logansport
Additional information: food, live music at 6 p.m. and more
Gas City
When: at dusk, July 4
Where: 805 S Broadway St., Gas City, IN 46933
Additional information: parade and festivities