Nothing says Independence Day like an exciting fireworks show. Learn where to enjoy this iconic summer holiday here.

1. Visit Sparks in the Park at Johnson County Park on June 28 to enjoy live music at the amphitheater, inflatables, food, beer, wine and a fireworks show to conclude the night. The event is from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 13 years old and older. 

2. Greenwood’s largest event of the year, Freedom Festival, will be on June 29 from 4 to 10:30 p.m. This free event includes a parade, vendors, local food and beer and a show-stopping fireworks display to conclude the evening. Head to Craig Park to see it all.

3. Franklin is celebrating the holiday with Franklin Firecracker Festival at the amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park on July 3. They’ll have food vendors, face painting and a beer and wine garden starting at 5 p.m., live music starting at 5:30 p.m. (with Blue River Band at 7 p.m.), and a fireworks show starting at 10:10 p.m. 

4. Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, bounce houses, a car cruise-in and live music at Edinburgh Firecracker Festival on July 4 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks will be launched by the water tower on School Hill.

5. On July 6-7, enjoy a full weekend of patriotic fun at Mallow Run Winery during Red, White & Blueberry Festival. To celebrate the season, they’ll be releasing their famous blueberry wine and blueberry hard cider. The weekend will also be filled with music. On Saturday you can hear a concert by The Indigos at 7 p.m. with fireworks following. The Saturday car charge is $10 per car after 5 p.m. All other days are free to enter. On Sunday, Living Proof will be performing from 2 to 5 p.m. 

Bonus

There will be free games, family activities, food trucks and fireworks at Aspen Trace in Greenwood on June 28, The fun will start at 6 p.m. and the fireworks finale will be at 10 p.m.

There will also be fireworks, food trucks, a roast, kids activities and more at Sweetwater Lake on July 6. Click here to learn more.

Looking for even more ways to fill your summer with fun? Check out our event page here.