4th of July Activities in and around Omaha

4th of July activities in Omaha

Let’s hear it for the red, white, and blue! From parades and festivals, to live music and fireworks there are so many ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Omaha.

4th of July in Omaha

June 30 |City of Omaha Celebrates America, Memorial Park
6:30 p.m. National Anthem
6:45 p.m. Herman’s Hermits
8:30 p.m. Melissa Etherige
10 p.m. fireworks

July 1 | Celebrate the 4th of July at the RiverFront
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Kickoff Independence Day weekend at The RiverFront! Enjoy patriotic cookies, lawn games, crafts, balloon animals, and more!

July 1 | Ft Atkinson Living History: 4th of July Celebration
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Travel back in time 200 years to experience the 4th of July in the 1820s.

July 2 | Independence Day Celebration
Historic General Dodge House
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Head to Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a classic celebration including live old-time music, free tours, free food and drink, and much more!

July 4 | Pool Party!

Spend the afternoon at a City of Omaha pool. Admission is $1 per person and pools will close at 5 pm.

July 3, 4 | Ralston’s Independence Celebration + Fireworks
Enjoy a slice of Americana complete with music, food, and more. Check out Nebraska’s largest parade at 1 pm on Tuesday, along with a fireworks spectacular to cap off the night.

What are you doing for the 4th of July in Omaha? 


For additional things to do in Omaha this summer, check out our Omaha Summer Bucket List or our summer resources!

Andrea Cooley
Omaha Mom is written by moms, for moms. We provide genuine parenting resources, events and community through connecting and empowering local Omaha Moms.