Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks around Indianapolis

Chris Sims | IndyStar

There's nothing quite like fireworks bursting in air around the Fourth of July.

Here's a look at more than 20 places to watch fireworks in the Indianapolis area on or around the Fourth of July.

Downtown Indianapolis

IPL Downtown Freedom Fest

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. July 4 at the Indiana War Memorial grounds with festivities including a selfie station, a kid zone, live music, food trucks and more. Fireworks will be set off from Regions Tower at 10 p.m. The official music of the fireworks can be heard on B105.7, 97.1 HANK FM or 93.1 WIBC. Admission is free.

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Party on the Plaza

Indianapolis City Market is another venue to take in the downtown fireworks display from 7 to 11 p.m. July 4. Whistler Plaza will be home to cornhole, ping pong and more. Live music, food and Indiana craft beer will also be avilable. No outside food or drink will be permitted. Tickets are available online for $7.20 for ages 13 and to 64, $6.17 per person for couples, $5.13 for seniors ages 65 and older and children 12 and under are free. Prices include service fees.

Independence Day Celebration at Victory Field

Catch two fireworks displays and a baseball game at Victory Field. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. July 4 with a game versus the Louisville Bats set for 6:15 p.m. The Indianapolis Indians will have their own post-game fireworks and spectators can stay in their seats to watch the downtown fireworks display. The first 12,500 fans will receive an Indiana rally towel. A special auction for the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund will feature Stars and Stripes jerseys worn by coaches and players. Ticket prices range from $10 to $16 for children 14 and under and $11 to $17 for adults. Cove tickets are $40 for adults ages 21 and older and include a $10 food/beverage voucher.

4th of July Olé

The St. Mary Catholic Church Parish festival from 3 to 11 p.m. July 4 boasts food, entertainment, family fun and a "great view of the downtown fireworks." Admission is free.

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Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, North

Fourth Fest – Lawrence

The city of Lawrence holds festivities beginning June 28 through July 7 including a carnival, live music, vendors and more. The big celebration kicks off with a parade at 9 a.m. July 4 followed by a car show throughout the day and culminating with fireworks at 10 p.m. Admission is free.

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Boone County Fourth of July – Lebanon

Lebanon's Memorial Park will feature activities beginning from June 29 through July 7. On July 4, a parade marches through at 1 p.m. and fireworks are set for 10 p.m. The event features live music, a block party, teen and adult "Almost Anything Goes" events, food and more. A carnival runs July 2-7.

Whitestown Independence Day Celebration

Eagle Church will host the event from 5 to 11 p.m. July 3. There will be a DJ, a kids zone, carnival-style food and more. Admission is free. A fee will be charged for the kids zone. No personal fireworks, pop-up tents or canopies are allowed.

CarmelFest 2018

The two-day celebration begins July 3, with a parade at 10:30 a.m. July 4 and ends with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Enjoy live music, a talent competition, a kid zone, rides, vendors and more.

2018 Lights Over Morse Lake Festival – Cicero

Festivities run July 3-7. Fireworks will launch around 10 p.m. July 4 with the best viewing location pegged at Main and Buckeye streets in Cicero. Festivities include a carnival, Pioneer Village, a parade at 11 a.m. July 4, vendors, live music and more.

All-American July 4th Celebration – Zionsville

Lions Park in Zionsville plays host to food, live entertainment and a kid's corner starting at 5 p.m. July 4. Fireworks will start at dusk. Attendees can park at Lions Park for $5 donation.

Blast on the Bridge – Geist

Fireworks return to Geist on July 4 at the Fall Creek Bridge over The Geist Reservoir near The Marina. Admission is free and the bridge will be blocked off at 8 p.m. A DJ will play music. Attendees can bring their own food and beverages, including alcohol. All bags and/or coolers are subject to search. No vendors will be on site for 2018. Parking is available at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church.

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Festival – Noblesville

The day's festivities kick off with a parade at 4:30 p.m. July 4. The festival continues from 6 to 10 p.m. at Noblesville High School with live music, games, inflatables, food and more. Fireworks close out the evening at 10 p.m. Admission is free.

Westfield Rocks the Fourth

Grand Park's annual event features bounce houses, a car show, live music, vendors and more from 4 to 10 p.m. July 4. Fireworks begin at dusk. Admission is free.

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South

Indiana Grand Patriotic Celebration – Shelbyville

A free 30-minute show kicks off at dusk July 3 from the Indiana Grand Racing & Casino trackside apron. The Duke Boys will perform starting at 8:30 p.m. There will be a drawing to win a deluxe outdoor BBQ at the Welcome Center on the racecourse apron. Guests must be 21 to enter the drawing and the casino.

Franklin Firecracker Festival

The festival runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. July 3 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. There will be food vendors, live music, a family parade, bounce houses, horse wagon rides and more. Fireworks are slated for 10:10 p.m.

Shelby County Fair – Shelbyville

The 170th annual fair runs July 3-7 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville. Monster trucks are slated for 7:30 p.m. July 4 followed by fireworks. Other fair features include 4-H events, animal auction, nightly entertainment, demolition derby, TQ midget races and NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull. Cost is $5 for kids 6 and under and $10 for adults. Pit passes are $15.

Mooresville Fireworks Celebration

The event begins at 6 p.m. July 4 at Pioneer Park with music and concessions available throughout the night. Fireworks begin at dusk. Admission is free.

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Plainfield, Avon, West

Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza – Plainfield

Hummel Park's annual event in Plainfield from 5 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 features vendors for food, air brush tattoos, face painting and more. Fireworks begin at 9:55 p.m. Live music, bounce houses and fireworks are free to the public.

2018 Family Fourth Fest – Danville

Danville High School will host an evening of free activities and fireworks. The fun begins at 5 p.m. July 4 with fireworks set for 10 p.m.

4th of July Extravaganza – Brownsburg

The event runs July 2-7 at Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. July 4 with a fireworks display at dusk. Features include a carnival, the Corn Tent, the Lions Food Kitchen and more. Admission is free.

Pittsboro Freedom Celebration

The event runs from 2 to 11 p.m. July 4 at Scamahorn Park in Pittsboro. The parade starts at 2:30 p.m. and the day ends with a 10 p.m fireworks display. Features include food, refreshments, vendors and live entertainment. Bounce houses, dunk tanks and more make up "Olivialand," with 100 percent of proceeds going to elementary student and parade grand marshal Olivia Sprout, who is battling cancer. Admission is free.

Greenfield, Fortville, East

Fourth of July – Greenfield

Celebrate the holiday with fireworks at dusk on July 4 at Greenfield Central Junior High School. Admission is free.

FabFortville Fireworks Festival

Landmark Park plays host to food trucks, vendors, live music, activities and children's games from 5 to 11 p.m. July 7 in Fortville. A parade kicks things off at 5 p.m. with fireworks closing out the night at dusk.

Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.