Where to watch fireworks displays in northeast Indiana: 2026 list

(WPTA) – Fireworks shows are planned for communities all across northeast Indiana this week to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday.

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Here’s a look at the times, dates, and locations where you can watch a fireworks show in 21Country:

• Albion fireworks display
  • Held at the Central Noble Schools Albion campus at dusk on Friday, July 3. An America 250 Block Party will be held earlier in the day from 2-6 p.m. “on the square” in Historic Downtown Albion.
• Andrews Freedom Festival
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Friday, July 3, in downtown Andrews at The Place to Bee.
• Angola: Angola’s July 4th Celebration
  • A parade will be held in downtown Angola starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, followed by a hot dog giveaway, a skydiving display, and a petting zoo.
  • Fireworks will then be lit at dusk at Commons Park.
  • Pokagon State Park fireworks
    • Fireworks will be lit over Lake James at dusk on Saturday, July 4.
  • Crooked Lake fireworks
    • Fireworks will be lit at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, on Crooked Lake
• Berne: Hometown 4th of July Celebration
  • The July 4th parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at the South Adams High School parking lot, followed by live music and fireworks at dusk at the Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower.
• Bluffton fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at Bluffton Middle School at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
• Clear Lake fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.
• Columbia City Independence Day Celebration
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Friday, July 3, at Morsches Park.
• Decatur fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk at Riverside Park on Thursday, July 2.
• Fort Wayne fireworks display
  • Fireworks are set to begin around 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at a new location: the Harrison Square parking garage attached to Parkview Field.
  • Check out a list here of the best places to watch this year’s display
• Garrett Heritage Days
  • The fireworks display begins at 10 p.m. at Eastside Park on Saturday, July 4. A vendor fair, chalk walk, petting zoo, talent show, and many more events are planned throughout the day.
• Huntington fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be set off at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at Huntington University’s cross-country field. See details about food, festivities, and music before the show here.
• Kendallville fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit from Bixler Lake on Saturday, July 4, at dusk
• Leesburg (Tippecanoe Lake) fireworks
  • Fireworks will be set off at 10:30 p.m. from a barge in the middle of the main basin of Tippecanoe Lake.
• Marion Independence Day Celebration
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Friday, July 3, at Matter Park.
• Markle fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at the Markle Fish & Game Club Park. Live music begins at 7 p.m.
• Nappanee Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
  • A parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at Nappanee Elementary School on Saturday, July 4. Fireworks will be launched from the Sledding Hill after sunset at Thompson Drive.
• North Manchester fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at Manchester High School’s field.
• Roann fireworks display
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at the pulling track on State Road 16.
• Roanoke Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Fun Day 
  • Fireworks will be set off at dusk on Saturday, July 4, at Roanoke Park.
• Rome City (Sylvan Lake) fireworks
  • Fireworks will be lit on Saturday, July 4, at dusk from Sylvan Lake.
• Warren – Salamonie Summer Festival
  • Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Sunday, July 5, at Warren Tower Park. 
• Wawasee fireworks display
  • The fireworks display will begin at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Lake Wawasee.
• Wolcottville – Big Long Lake 
  • Fireworks will be lit at 9:50 p.m. on Friday, July 3, from Big Long Lake.

Do you have a fireworks display in 21Country to add to the list? Send an email to jazlynn.bebout@gray.tv with information.

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