Get ready for a star-spangled celebration! This July 4th, North Little Rock lights up with spectacular fireworks shows, festive parades, live music, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're a local or visiting for the holiday, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in North Little Rock. From fireworks displays to parades and festivals, here’s your ultimate guide to all the red, white, and BOOM happening this Fourth of July.

Independence Day Events in North Little Rock – July 2025

Get ready for a star-spangled celebration! This July 4th, North Little Rock lights up with spectacular fireworks shows, festive parades, live music, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're a local or visiting for the holiday, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in North Little Rock. From fireworks displays to parades and festivals, here’s your ultimate guide to all the red, white, and BOOM happening this Fourth of July.

🎆 LRAFB: 10th Annual Liberty Fest at Heritage Park | July 2 at 5 pm

• Enjoy an evening packed with fun, featuring tasty bites from food trucks and private organizations, refreshing drinks, and live music! Take part in the cornhole tournament, enjoy family-friendly inflatables/games, and sample tastings from Jack Daniels and Captain Morgan. 

🎆 Conway: Lights Over the Lake at Beaverfork Lake Park | July 3 at 4 pm

• LIGHTS OVER THE LAKE, formerly known as Freedom Fest, is set for July 3rd at Beaverfork Lake! The event will feature live music, food trucks, activities, and an awesome fireworks show.

🎆 Sherwood: Fireworks & Food Trucks 2025 at The Greens at North Hills | July 3 at 6 pm

• Sherwood’s favorite Independence Day celebration is BACK and BIGGER than ever with tons of delicious food trucks, free family activities, a live DJ, & a spectacular fireworks show!

🎆 Cabot: 4th of July Celebration at Cabot Sportsplex | July 3 at 6:30 pm

• This FREE event features inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, a foam party, and a live DJ. The fireworks show starts at 9:15 pm.

🎆 Little Rock: Frontier Fourth of July at Historic Arkansas Museum | July 4 at 10 am

• Let’s party like it's 1836 as we commemorate 249 years of American independence and 189 years of Arkansas statehood! Enjoy fun activities, cold lemonade, and watermelon!

🎆 Little Rock: 41st Annual Pops on the River at First Security Amphitheater | July 4 at 5 pm

• Live entertainment features Nicky Parrish, Rodney Block, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra! Enjoy food truck, kids' activities, and the largest fireworks show in the state!

🎆 North Little Rock: Arkansas Travelers vs Frisco RoughRiders | July 4 at 5:35 pm

• Cheer on your Travs as they defend their Texas League title and celebrate America at DSP with a BANG!
• All-You-Can-Eat Picnic tickets & BOGO Half-Price Tickets (non-picnic) available

🎆 North Little Rock: Fireworks Night: Arkansas Travelers vs Frisco RoughRiders | July 5 at 7:05 pm

• Enjoy a post-game fireworks show and celebrate the 4th of July weekend at DSP!
• All-You-Can-Eat Picnic tickets & BOGO Half-Price Tickets (non-picnic) available

Other Independence Day Events in Arkansas – July 2025

🎇 Greenbrier: 4th of July Celebration at Needs Creek Baptist Church | July 2 at 6:30 pm

• Join us for a great meal and fireworks!

🎇 Jonesboro: Food Trucks and Fireworks at Nettleton Baptist Church | July 3 at 6:00 pm

•  FTFW 2025 features 20+ food trucks and a spectacular fireworks show from First Community Bank! Food trucks will serve food at 6:00 PM, and the fireworks show will begin at 9:15 PM.

🎇 Jonesboro: 4th of July-themed Slow Roll in West End | July 3 at 6:30 pm

• Join us for an Independence Day-themed parade through the West End! Whether you want to ride with the group or you’re a West End resident and want to see the parade come through, we’d love to see you celebrating the holiday as a community.

🎇 Magnolia: Sparks in the Park at Eastside Park | July 3 at 7:00 pm

•  Join us for an action-packed evening full of fun, food, and fireworks at Eastside Park.
  Enjoy Cirque Adventure’s high-flying acrobatic circus shows, Doc Garner’s Sidewalk SideShow, food trucks, and more!

🎇 Jonesboro: 4th Fest Fireworks at Joe Mack Campbell Park | July 3 at 9:00 pm

• Join us for a spectacular fireworks display!

🎇 Jonesboro: Red, White, & Blue Color Run at Joe Mack Campbell Park | July 4 at 8:00 am

• Follow up on Thursday night’s fireworks with the Red, White, and Blue Color Run! Walk…run…just have fun! Registration starts at 8:00 am, and the color run starts at 9:00 am.

🎇 Piggott: 4th of July Open House at Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum | July 4 at 2:00 pm

• The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host an open house on July 4th, from 2-4 pm. The event is free to the public. For more information, contact the museum at 870-598-1637.

🎇 El Dorado: Great American Ice Cream Social at the Historic Newton House | July 4 at 2:00 pm

• SAHPS is proud to announce the return of a beloved event from the past, the ice cream social. Bring your family for a celebration with food, treats, fun, and of course, ice cream!

🎇 Greenwood: Freedom Fest 2025 on The Town Square | July 4 at 4:00 pm

• Savor delicious eats from top food trucks, let the kids bounce on water inflatables, enjoy live music, and cap the night with the River Valley’s largest fireworks show, featuring jaw-dropping 16" mortar shells at dusk.

🎇 Siloam Springs 4th of July Block Party on Sue Anglin Dr. | July 4 at 5 pm

• Country artist Tyler Kinch, a U.S. military veteran and two-time Arkansas Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, will headline the 2nd Annual Fourth of July Block Party. Enjoy local food trucks, live music, family activities, and fireworks.

🎇 Bentonville 4th of July Celebration An Evening at Orchards Park | July 4 at 7:00 pm

• Enjoy a free fireworks show and celebrate the 4th of July weekend in Bentonville! Live music and paid concessions are available along with handicap parking and shuttles.

🎇 Springdale: NWA Naturals vs Springfield Cardinals at Arvest Ballpark | July 4 at 7:00 pm

• Catch the LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in ALL of Northwest Arkansas as we celebrate Independence Day at Arvest Ballpark.

🎇 Cherokee Village: Thunder on Thunderbird at Lake Thunderbird | July 4 at 7:00 pm

• Start your day with the Cherokee Village Fireman's Pancake Breakfast from 6:30 am to Noon. Then enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade at 7 pm on Lake Thunderbird, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm.

🎇 Hot Springs 4th of July Celebration at Lake Hamilton | July 4 at dark

• Fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the Doubletree Hot Springs and will be synced with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country when fans watch the display. In case of rain, the fireworks will be rescheduled for Saturday evening, July 5.

🎇 El Dorado: It's Showtime in the Sky! at Union County Fairgrounds | July 4 at 7:45 pm

• The City of El Dorado will be bringing back a city fireworks display. Join the community to enjoy fireworks, complete with a DJ to set the mood. Parking and the music start at 7:45 pm! 

🎇 Rogers: Fireworks Spectacular with Symphony of NWA at Walmart AMP | July 4 at 8 pm

• Join members of SoNA, led by Paul Haas, for a patriotic pops concert followed by a stunning fireworks show presented by the City of Rogers.⁠ 

🎇 Jonesboro: Freedom Fest at Southside Softball Complex | July 4 at 9:30 pm

• Celebrate our nation’s independence with Freedom Fest, the biggest fireworks show in northeast Arkansas, at the Southside Softball Complex. Don’t miss out on this free event!

🎇 Garfield: 24th Annual Ventris Trails End Resort Fireworks Display | July 4 at 9:30 pm

• Enjoy the fireworks while listening to patriotic music. The show is just south of marker 8 on Beaver Lake and can be seen by boat only.

🎇 Heber Springs: Freedom Fest 5K at Sulphur Creek Trails | July 5 at 8 am

• Join us for a 5K Saturday morning at Sulphur Creek Trail. Then head to Sandy Beach that evening to see Sofie and the New Relics play and watch breathtaking fireworks!

🎇 Heber Springs: Fireworks Extravaganza at Sandy Beach | July 5 at 7 pm

• Fireworks Display at 9:30 pm at Sandy Beach, broadcast by 101.9 the Lake-KSUG; live music by the band, Sofie and the New Relics, beginning at 7 pm.

🎇 Eureka Springs: Fireworks & Live Music at Eureka Springs Adventure Park | July 5 at 7:30 pm

• Join us for a free concert and fireworks with live music by Tara and the Gift Horses, starting at 7:30 pm, followed by fireworks around 8:45 pm.

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Tips for Enjoying Independence Day in North Little Rock

• Arrive Early: Popular events can get crowded. Plan to arrive early to secure a good spot.
• Bring Essentials: Pack sunscreen, water, and snacks to stay comfortable throughout the day.
• Follow Local Guidelines: Adhere to any local health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe celebration for everyone.
• Keep Pets Safe and Calm: Fireworks and large crowds can stress out pets. Leave them at home in a safe, quiet space with background noise to help soothe them, and ensure they have up-to-date ID tags just in case.
• Consider Ear Protection for Children: Fireworks can be loud and overwhelming for young children. Bring ear protection like noise-canceling headphones to ensure they enjoy the festivities without discomfort.