Fun Ideas to Celebrate the 4th of July

Summertime is officially here, and it’s time to break out your red, white, and blue for the Fourth  of July! Independence Day is celebrated every year to commemorate July 4th, 1776, the day the thirteen colonies became independent from Britain and officially became the United States. This holiday is the perfect day to celebrate our country and freedom with barbecues, pool parties, food, and fireworks! If you aren’t sure what your plans are for this fun, holiday season, Mosquito Joe of Kentuckiana wants to give you some fun ideas for one of our favorite holidays! 

  • Dress Up: show your spirit and wear your red, white, and blue! 
  • Go boating, camping, or swimming.
  • Go shopping for the great Fourth of July sale deals! 
  • Have a picnic in a park.
  • Reconnect with old friends.
  • Take a weekend trip to a new place.
  • Host a cookout for your family, friends, and neighbors. You can always make your cookout interesting with an eating contest or cook-off!
  • Go to a baseball game.
  • Host a family reunion.
  • Go to an Independence Day ceremony.
  • One of the most common ways to celebrate the holiday is watching fireworks with your family and friends! Go to a local firework show or travel to a new place! 

Here are a few local fireworks shows going on in the area:

All American Fourth of July on the Riverfront | Owensboro, KY

When? July 4th, 5-10 PM

Where? Owensboro Downtown Riverfront | 199 E Veterans Blvd.

What? The annual celebration will include live music throughout the evening, food vendors and the Fourth Fest inside the Owensboro Convention Center. When the sun goes down, the fireworks begin! Above the Ohio River, fireworks will begin around 9:15 PM.


Independence Bank 4th of July Celebration | Henderson, KY

When? July 3rd, 5:30-10 PM

Where? Henderson Riverfront | 101 N Water St.

What? Join more than 5,000 attendees for live music, food, family-friendly activities at 5:30 and fireworks over the Ohio River at 9:30. 


4th Fest Fireworks Celebration | Madisonville, KY

When? July 4th,  6-11 PM

Where? City Park | 755 Park Ave Ct.

What? Enjoy this all-American celebration with food vendors, a beer garden, inflatables, and more. Free live music by Charlie Daniels, Andy Brasher and Kyle Daniel will start at 6 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.


Fireworks on the Ohio | Evansville, IN

When? July 4th, 5-9:30 PM 

Where? Downtown Evansville Farmers’ Market | 526 NW 4th St.

What? Enjoy fireworks on the Ohio during the annual tradition in downtown Evansville. Food trucks and vendors are at 6 PM and fireworks and new surprises starting at 9 PM.


Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival | Rockport, IN

When? July 6th at dusk

Where? Rockport City Park | 930 Fairground Dr.

What? Enjoy food, fireworks, a car show and more during the Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival! 


Fireworks and Evening in the Park | Newburgh, IN

Due to the River levels being too high, the fireworks show has been rescheduled from July 5th to August 31st over Labor Day weekend.


Let your Independence Day be remembered for the good times, not the mosquitoes. Mosquito Joe of Kentuckiana make is here to make outside fun again so your backyard is the place to be this holiday. Our team would also like to take a moment to wish you a very Happy Fourth of July! We hope you can spend time outside with your family and friends. Enjoy the barbecues, fireworks and laughs… that’s what it’s all about! Contact us today for more information on our services at 270-405-8275.

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