City of Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the City of Valparaiso this 4th of July! The evening begins at 5 pm with delicious food trucks & music, leading up to a main concert at 6:30 pm. Then, cap off the night with a dazzling fireworks display around 9:15 pm as we honor out nation's independence.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (weather permitting)
  • Time*:
    •  5 pm parking and over 25 food trucks open
    •  6:30 pm Patriotic activities and live music
    •  9:15 pm Fireworks, bring your chair or blanket! 
      *Times are estimated
  • Location: Urschel field, Valparaiso Street and Vale Park Road
  • Parking: Free Event Public Parking, 2505 Valley Drive. A space will be designated for handicap parking. There will also be a limited amount of golf cart parking available.
Please note that Vale Park Rd. will be closed to all motorized vehicles as well as bicycles that day. Bicycle parking is located at the corner of Vale Park Rd. and Valparaiso St. More information about the city's golf cart ordinance can be found HERE.


5 people in uniform carrying various flags for organizations in the Unites States