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There’s just something about the Fourth of July weekend that brings people together—flags waving proudly, the smell of barbecue in the air, families gathered on porches and in parks and fireworks lighting up the sky once the sun goes down. And here in Arkansas, we celebrate Independence Day the way it ought to be—with good food, good company, and a whole lot of heart.
Whether you’re craving ribs in the Delta, sipping craft beer in a historic bathhouse, or watching fireworks reflect off a lake at sunset, the Natural State is bursting with ways to gather, eat and enjoy the holiday weekend. Here’s your guide to some of the best Independence Day events and fireworks displays around the state in 2025.
Central Arkansas
Little Rock
- Pops on the River | July 4 | River Market | 5 p.m.
North Little Rock
- July 4th at DSP | July 4 | Dickey-Stephens Park | 7 p.m. | Free family-friendly event including catch on the field, train rides, splash pad and fireworks view.
Conway
- Lights Over the Lake | July 3 | Beaverfork Lake Park | 4 p.m., fireworks at dark | Free
Benton
- Red, White & Boom | July 3 | Citizens Way Parking Lot | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sherwood
- Balcony Blast | July 3 | 2201 East Kiehl Avenue | 6 p.m.
- Independence Day Celebration | July 4 | Sherwood Forest Park | Food trucks, kids’ activities, fireworks
Jacksonville
- 10th Annual Liberty Fest | July 2 | Heritage Park | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Big BANG on Main | July 4 | Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Cabot
- Cabot’s 4th of July Celebration | July 3 | Foam party and fireworks
Pine Bluff
- 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park | Fireworks at dark | Free
Morrilton
- Morrilton Fabulous 4th | July 4 | Morrilton City Park | Fireworks at dusk
Northwest Arkansas
Bentonville
- First Friday: Land of the Free | July 4 | Downtown Square | All day | Free
- Evening at Orchards Park | July 4 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. | Free
Rogers
- Fireworks Spectacular with SoNA | July 4 | Walmart AMP | 8 p.m. | Ticketed event
Springdale
- 4th at the Field | July 4 | Arvest Ballpark | 5:30 p.m., fireworks after dark | Ticketed event
Garfield
- Lost Bridge Village Celebration | July 5 | 11636 Dogwood Drive | Parade, cookout, games, fireworks over Beaver Lake | 4:30 p.m.
Centerton
- Fourth Fest | July 4 | First Baptist Church | Gates open 7 p.m. | Free
Gentry
- Freedom Fest | July 4 | City Park | Noon – 10 p.m. | Car show, live music, food, fireworks
Siloam Springs
- 4th of July Block Party | July 4 | Sue Anglin Drive | 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Free
Fort Smith
- Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration | July 4 | Harry E. Kelley River Park | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Free | Live music, food, giveaways, largest fireworks in Western Arkansas
Eureka Springs
- Jamboreeka Fireworks Extravaganza | July 4 | Lake Leatherwood | Fireworks, food, music
South Arkansas
Hot Springs
- Lake Hamilton Fireworks | July 4 | Fireworks at dark | View from Highway 7 Bridge or by boat | Free
El Dorado
- It’s Showtime in the Sky | July 4 | DJ, Car Decorating Contest, fireworks
Prescott
- 4th of July Fireworks Show | July 1 | Prescott High School Football Field | 7 p.m. | Free | Music, food trucks, fireworks at dark
Texarkana
- Harley-Davidson Freedom Bash | July 4 | Texarkana Harley-Davidson | 9:30 a.m. | All-day event with snacks, giveaways and patriotic fun
Ashdown
- Star-Spangled Celebration | July 4 | Ashdown Junior High School | 6 p.m. | Music, food, fireworks at dusk
Hope
- Sparks Fly in July | July 5 | Hope Municipal Airport | 5:30 p.m. | Bounce houses, live music, food vendors, fireworks
Delta & Eastern Arkansas
Jonesboro
- The Freedom Fest Fireworks Display | July 4 | Southside Softball Complex |Vendor food, frozen treats
Heber Springs
- Freedom Fest | July 5 | Sandy Beach | Vendors, live music, fireworks
Planning Your Arkansas 4th of July Experience
Transportation Tips: Many locations offer free or limited parking. Arrive early or take advantage of any shuttle or public transport options.
Weather: It is summer in Arkansas, have mercy, it is HOT and HUMID, be prepared! Bring water, sunscreen and umbrellas just in case.
Food & Vendors: From food trucks to barbecue joints, Arkansas shines when it comes to holiday eats. Most events feature local fare and refreshments.
Photos & Fun: These events are memory-makers. Bring a camera but be respectful and follow venue guidelines.
Whether you’re catching fireworks over Lake Hamilton, enjoying symphony-backed pyrotechnics in Rogers, or diving into ribs in the Delta, Arkansas’s Independence Day events are as rich in community as they are in celebration.
Let freedom ring, y’all!
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