You Won’t Want To Miss These Incredible Fireworks Shows In Nebraska This Year
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Delana Lefevers
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It’s almost Independence Day, and you know what that means: tons of fireworks displays! We’re looking forward to all of the beautiful shows all across Nebraska. Just like in 2015 and 2016, we’re bringing you a list of shows so you won’t have to wonder “Where can I find fireworks near me?” This list is bigger and better than previous years, but we’ll continue to add to it up until the holiday as more events are announced or brought to our attention. Know of a fireworks show that’s not on the list below? Leave us a comment and we’ll get it added!
First, we’ll give you details on some of the most notable fireworks displays in Nebraska, and then we’ll list other shows by county.
Nebraska's Fourth of July City does not disappoint when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. This party starts on July 2nd with events all throughout the town. The big attraction, though, is the fireworks after sunset on the 4th.
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Nebraska's largest fireworks display is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Boomfest, a whole day full of festivities for the family, takes place all day preceding the fireworks. Bring along a radio and listen to the synchronized music on the following radio stations: 94 Rock (94.7 FM ) US92 (92.7) 106 KIX (106.7) & Lite Rock (97.5).
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This is one of Omaha's longest-running and most beloved fireworks displays, sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald. Now in its 33rd year, the display will begin after the College Home Run Derby. Admission is $8 for kids and $12 for adults.
Lincoln's big Independence Day celebration is going on all afternoon on the 3rd starting at 3 pm. There will be tons of family activities, concerts, games, and more. The event is free (not including refreshments), and the fireworks start at 10 pm. Listen to the synchronized soundtrack on the following radio stations: B107.3 FM, Froggy 98.1 FM, 105.3 Wow FM, and KLIN 1400 AM.
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Neligh's awesome 4th of July celebration starts on July 2nd this year and contains plenty of events to keep everyone entertained. The celebration is capped off by a big fireworks display at the airport at dusk.
Adams County:
- Hastings: July 4th at Brickyard Park, sunset
Antelope County:
- Neligh: Old Mill Days, downtown fireworks
Brown County:
- Ainsworth, July 3rd at the golf course at dusk
Burt County:
- Lyons: July 4th, 4th of July Bluegrass Festival and Fireworks, fireworks begin at dusk
- Tekamah: July 4th, Main Street at dusk
Butler County:
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Rising City: July 4th, Fire Hall, at dusk
Cass County:
- Murray: July 4th, Young park at dusk
Cherry County:
- Valentine: July 4th, Cherry Co Fairgrounds at dusk
Cheyenne County:
- Lodgepole: July 4th, ball fields at dusk
- Sidney, July 4th, 2200 Legion Park at dusk
Dawson County:
- Gothenburg: July 4th, Rodeo Arena at dusk
- Lexington: July 4th, Memorial Park at dusk
Dodge County:
- Fremont: July 3rd, Christensen Field, 10 pm
Douglas County:
- Ralston: July 4th, Ralston arena at dusk (Listen along on KAT 103.7 FM)
- Omaha: June 30th, Memorial Park at dusk
- Elkhorn: July 3rd, seating at Elkhorn High School Stadium
Gage County:
- Adams: July 1st, after sunset
Garden County:
- Oshkosh: July 4th, city-wide
Hamilton County:
- Aurora: July 4th, Fairgrounds at dusk
Harlan County:
- Alma: July 4th, West end of Harlan County Lake at dusk
Johnson County:
- Tecumseh: July 4th, Johnson Co Fairgrounds at dusk
Kearny County:
- Minden: July 4th, Kearny County Fairgrounds at dusk
Keith County:
- Ogallala: July 4th, Western Diamonds Sports Complex, 9-10 pm
Lincoln County:
- North Platte: July 4th, Lincoln County Fairgrounds at dusk
Nemaha County:
- Brownville: July 4th, fireworks over the river at dusk
Otoe County:
- Nebraska City, July 1st, Steinhart Park at dusk
Phelps County:
- Holdrege: July 3rd, Becton Dickinson Field, 10 pm
Platte County:
- Columbus: July 3rd, Ag Park at sunset
Richardson County:
- Humboldt: July 4th, ball park at dusk
Saline County:
- DeWitt: July 1st, ball field at dusk
- Dorchester: July 4th, Saline County Museum Grounds at dusk
- Friend: July 4th
- Crete: July 3rd, College Heights Country Club, 10 pm
Sarpy County:
- Papillion: July 2nd and 3rd, Werner Park, fireworks start after the game
Scotts Bluff County:
- Mitchell: July 1st, Centennial Park, sundown
Washington County:
- Blair: July 4th, Dana College Campus, 7-10 pm
Wheeler County:
- Ericson: July 4th, park and rodeo grounds at dusk
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