KETV’s guide to Omaha-area Fourth of July events

OMAHA, Neb. —

Happy Independence Day!

The Fourth of July is here, and KETV NewsWatch 7 is helping you celebrate America’s 250th birthday by putting together a list of Independence Day events in and around the Omaha area.

June 26

City of Omaha Celebrates America

• Who: Smokey Robinson and Cake
• What: Free concert and fireworks display
• When: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Memorial Park, 6005 Underwood Ave.
  

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June 27

Freedom Fest

• What: Evening of family fun, games, and hands-on farm experiences
• When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Nelson Produce, 10505 North 234th St.

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July 3

Riverfront Community Concert

• Who: Omaha Symphony and Legends of Country
• What: Free music concert
• When: 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Gene Leahy Mall at the Riverfront, 1001 Douglas St.

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Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration

• What: Archives museum open house, picnic on the green, street dance, concert by Lemon Fresh Days, and more
• When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Granary Green, 7401 Main St.

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Uncle Sam Jam

• What: Live music, a flag lowering ceremony, fireworks show
  
• When: 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Where: Oak Lake Park, First and Charleston Streets

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July 3 – 5

Omaha Storm Chasers baseball games + American Family Day

• When: 7:05 p.m. first pitch for both games, 2:05 p.m. first pitch for family day
  • Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way

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July 4

Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration

• What: Participants are able to watch a children’s parade in the morning, followed by a parade through Ralston, and attend a cool down party
• When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Granary Green, 7401 Main Street

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Omaha Bar Crawl (21-plus or older event)

• What: Participants have access to multiple bars, as well as a custom digital map, exclusive drink specials, a free after-party, and DJ entertainment
• When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Where: Upstream Brewing Company, 514 South 11th St.

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Beach Party at Heartwood Preserve

• What: Giant water slides, food trucks, fireworks display, sand sculpting lessons, and a concert by the Ally Venable Band
• When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: 301 South 145th St., Omaha, NE

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Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament

• What: 18-hole golf tournament at Willow Lakes Golf Course
• When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: 12301 South 25th St., Bellevue, NE

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Fire Department Water Fights

• What: 30-team water balloon fight with three firefighters
• When: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: 7629 Park Drive, Ralston, NE

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Independence Day Fun Run

• What: One-mile walk/run and three-mile race
• When: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: 7629 Park Drive, Ralston, NE

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Arbor Bank Independence Day Car Show

• What: Opportunity to view cars, listen to live music, eat food and watch fireworks
• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: 309 South Chautauqua Ave., Oakland, IA

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