Independence Day is here, and cities and towns across Mississippi are gearing up for a weekend full of patriotic fun, live music, family activities, and, of course, fireworks.
With the holiday falling on a Friday this year, celebrations will roll into the weekend, giving residents and visitors plenty of chances to soak up the red, white, and blue spirit. From Tupelo to Natchez and Gulfport to Yazoo City, the Magnolia State is ready to celebrate America’s birthday in style.
Here’s your guide to Fourth of July celebrations happening across Mississippi:
Friday, July 4
Roosevelt State Park, Morton
All-day Fun & Fireworks
- Sparkz & Restoration Car & Truck Show, boat parade, festival games, contests, vendors, and more.
- Fireworks over the lake at 8:45 p.m.
- Admission: $5
Freedom Festival, Yazoo City
- Free clothes and grocery giveaway, bounce houses, water slides, live music.
- Starts at 11 a.m., fireworks at dusk.
- Admission: Free
Bonita Lakes, Meridian
- Live music by Daniel Houze & Vibe Tribe, vendors, and fireworks over the lake.
- Gates open at 3:30 p.m., fireworks after dark.
- Admission: Free
Olive Branch City Park
Light the Way Christian Music Festival & Fireworks
- Music festival from 4-10 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Snowden Grove, Southaven
Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
- Kids zone, craft vendors, live music by The Brian Johnson Band.
- Starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Natchez Bluff, Natchez
- Live at Five music at 5 p.m., special Natchez Balloon Festival announcement at 7 p.m.
- Fireworks over the Mississippi River at 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Ballard Park, Tupelo
39th Annual All America City Family Picnic
- DJ hour for kids, live music, fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
First Choice Gateway Pavilion, Pontotoc
- Live music, food vendors, kids parade at 10 a.m., evening fun from 5-10 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
- Admission: Free
Mississippi Mud Monsters at Trustmark Park, Jackson
- Game at 6:30 p.m., fireworks after the game.
Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport
Fins, Fireworks & Frosty Beers
- After-hours fun with beer garden and food trucks.
- Exclusive west lawn fireworks viewing at 8:45 p.m.
- Admission: $15
Downtown Vicksburg Bicentennial Celebration
- Live music by William Michael Morgan, expanded fireworks show at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Saturday, July 5
Mississippi Mud Monsters at Trustmark Park, Jackson
- Game at 6 p.m., fireworks after the game.
Roy Black Park, Nettleton
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
- Parade at 6:30 p.m., food trucks, entertainment, fireworks after dark.
- Admission: Free
Plan Your Weekend:
With events happening across the state at different times, it’s possible to catch multiple celebrations if you plan your route carefully. Whether you’re after music, food, family fun, or just a spectacular fireworks show, Mississippi has a celebration for you this Fourth of July.
Stay safe, drive carefully, and have a star-spangled weekend!
