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Nickel Plate District Viewing

View this show throughout downtown and the Nickel Plate District! Fireworks will be launched from the north parking lot of Hamilton East Public Library, which will be closed for safety. Primary viewing will take place on the NPD AMP lawn, with a free concert taking place before the show at 8 p.m. on the NPD AMP stage.

Free Concert (entertainment TBA)
Our annual, free July 4th concert returns to the NPD AMP stage! This concert begins at 8 p.m. with fireworks following at approximately 10 p.m. No RSVP or tickets required. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome, but food trucks also will be on site. No outside alcohol is permitted. Seating is not provided, and lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Cyntheanne Park Viewing

View this fireworks show from the Cyntheanne Park or HSE Intermediate/Jr. High parking lots! Fireworks will be launched from Cyntheanne Park.

Please note: There is no viewing or firework launching from Geist Waterfront Park. Viewing from fireworks from the Geist Waterfront Park property will not be permitted.

Geist Reservoir Viewing

View this fireworks show on the water! While no viewing will be permitted from Fall Creek Bridge or Geist Marina, find a great spot on the water in a boat or from a nearby residence. Fireworks will be launched near the south end of the Fall Creek Bridge, from a barge at Geist Marina. The bridge will not be closed to traffic, but the pedestrian walkway on the bridge will be closed for safety.

Please note: There is no viewing or firework launching from Geist Waterfront Park. Viewing from fireworks from the Geist Waterfront Park property will not be permitted. Additionally, security will be stationed on Fall Creek Bridge, as no viewing or pedestrian traffic will be permitted on the bridge for fireworks viewing. The bridge will remain open to traffic as usual.