Communities across central Arkansas are preparing for a festive Fourth of July holiday with food trucks, live music, and plenty of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Whether you plan to celebrate on the holiday itself or catch the excitement early, there are plenty of options to enjoy with family and friends.
July 3 Events
- Fireworks and Food Truck Festival, Sherwood
- Where: The Greens at North Hills Golf Course
- When: From 6 p.m.
- Details: Food trucks and fireworks show
- Cabot’s Annual Independence Day Celebration
- Where: Cabot Sportsplex, 1245 Bill Foster Memorial Hwy
- When: 6:30–9:45 p.m.
- Details: Family activities, fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Red, White & Boom, Benton
- Where: 1800 Citizens Way Parking Lot
- When: 7–9 p.m.
- Details: Food vendors and fireworks show
July 4 Events
- Pops on the River, Little Rock
- Where: First Security Amphitheater
- When: From 5 p.m.
- Details: Vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performance at 8:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Independence Day Fireworks Display, Hot Springs
- Where: Lake Hamilton
- When: After dark
- Details: Fireworks synchronized with music on 97.5 FM US97 Country, free event
- Big BANG on Main
- Where: Five Points Parking Lot, Main Street
- When: From 5 p.m.
- Details: Fireworks show at dark
July 5 Events
- Freedom Fest 5K and Fireworks Extravaganza, Heber Springs
- Where: Sulphur Creek Trails and Sandy Beach
- When: 5K starts at 8 a.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Details: $10 cash-only parking fee at Sandy Beach
Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a patriotic holiday weekend packed with food, entertainment, and fireworks across the region.
