12 Epic Fireworks Shows That Will Blow You Away in Kentucky This Year

(Note: For a complete list of 4th of July 2017 fireworks shows in Kentucky, click here.)

Fireworks and Independence Day have long been affiliated. All across the US people are celebrating July 4^th weekend with “bombs bursting in air”. Kentucky hosts the world’s largest fireworks display, though it falls in May to kick off the Kentucky Derby. However, we also have some amazingly colorful firework shows to celebrate the 4th of July.

Here are 12 of Kentucky’s most incredible 4th of July fireworks shows:

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Lake Cumberland State Dock Marina is home to a beautiful fireworks display annually, along with some Independence Day Karaoke.

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Lexington hosts an incredible fireworks display downtown yearly for its residents and visitors.

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The Corvette Museum in Bowling Green normally hosts this array of colors exploding in the sky yearly.

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The Barren River Lake State Resort Park hosts this explosion of color annually.

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This colorful Eddyville event takes place at the Ventura River Family Water Park annually.

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This free fireworks display is held at Taylorsville State Park and can be seen from the marina to Possum Ridge Ramp and of course, on the water.

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This Owensboro celebration takes place at Diamond Lake Resort and has a community picnic atmosphere followed by an amazing fireworks show.

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This renowned firework display happens at the Rough River Dam Resort Park each year.

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This Murray celebration starts with a street fair at 8 am and ends with fireworks that can be seen from downtown and central park.

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This takes place starting at 3pm with a parade, carnival, and fireworks at Memorial Park in Independence.

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This colorful display is hosted at the Eddy Creek Marina Resort annually.

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This takes place in Louisville at the historic Peter Dumesnil House with festivities starting at 10 am and fireworks after dark.

These are just a few of the beautiful Fourth of July firework displays scattered around Kentucky. Every city has some type of colorful celebration, be it at a church, marina, park, or fair ground. Wherever you happen to be in Kentucky, gaze up at the sky on July 4^th. You will likely see an amazing array of color flashing before your eyes. Please feel free to post about your town’s Independence Day celebrations and Happy Fourth of July to all!!!

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