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Memphis Moms Fourth of July Guide {2025}

The Fourth of July will be here before you know it! But don’t worry, because Memphis (and the surrounding areas) has a ton of ways to celebrate America’s Independence Day! From neighborhood parades to huge firework extravaganzas, Memphis Moms has everything for you and your family to do!

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Friday, June 27

Arlington’s Star Spangled Spectacular

Arlington, TN | Arlington Sports Complex | 11307 Memphis Arlington Road | 6:00 p.m.

The 2025 Arlington’s Star Spangled Spectacular is on! Join us on Friday, June 27th for fireworks, food, and live music! The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks beginning at approximately 9:15.

Freedom Fest 2024

West Memphis, AR | Tilden Rogers Park | 825 N Airport Rd | 5 p.m.

Celebrate the 4th of July with us! Fun for the entire family, and did we mention FIREWORKS! See Eastern Arkansas’s Largest fireworks show! There will be food trucks, fire trucks, LIVE music by Iyuana Patrice and Elevation Memphis Tina Turner Tribute Experience. Bring your lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the show!

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Wednesday, July 2

Flag City Freedom Celebration 2024

Millington, TN | Millington-Memphis Airport | 8192 Hornet Ave | 6:00- 10:00 p.m.

Annual Fireworks Show – NEW LOCATION! Join us for a spectacular night of food and fireworks at our Annual Fireworks Show, now at an exciting new location: Millington-Memphis Airport! The gates open at 6:00 PM and fireworks will begin around 9:00 p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle (cash only). Parking is also very limited.

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Thursday, July 3

Memphis: Liberty for All at Liberty Park

Liberty Park | Memphis | 340 South Hollywood | 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Join Memphis Parks and the City of Memphis—in collaboration with the Downtown Memphis Commission, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, and Oak View Group—for an Independence Day festival and the official City fireworks show in Liberty Park on Thursday, July 3rd, from 5-9 p.m. This event is FREE for ALL, so gather your friends and family for an evening they won’t forget.
  • Free parking and admission in any of the Liberty Park lots, including Tiger Lane
  • Live music and family entertainment
  • Local food trucks and Adult Beverages
  • Biggest Fireworks Show in town starting at 9 p.m.

Children’s Bike Parade

Hernando, MS | Hernando Courthouse Square | 2535 U.S. 51 | 7:00

Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters and yourselves in patriotic decor! The starting point is the east parking lot of Hernando Baptist Church at 11 E. Center St. At 6:30pm. The Hernando Police Department will hand out bike helmets and give bike safety instructions to the children.

City of Horn Lake Fireworks

Horn Lake, MS | Latimer Lake Park | 5633 Tulane Rd | 4:00-10:00 p.m.

Vendors, activities & concert start at 4pm. Live Music! Come early and bring a picnic! Fireworks start at 9:15pm. Free parking and free admission.

Collierville Annual Independence Day Celebration

Collierville, TN | 6-10 p.m. | W.C. Cox Park | 440 W. Powell Road

The town of Collierville will be holding its 39th annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3 (rain date July 4). Music begins at 7 p.m. The show will start with the country rock sister duo, American Blonde, followed by the Soul Shockers performing a mix of classic 60’s Motown, 70’s funk, and today’s top dance hits.. The 18-minute fireworks show that begins at 9:30 p.m. is described as “one of the largest in the Mid-South.”

Fireworks Extravaganza

Bartlett, TN | Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center | Hwy 70 & Appling Road | 6-9:30 p.m.

You are invited to join us for a Star-Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of our Nation’s Birthday. Plan to start the night with live musical entertainment featuring the Bartlett Community Concert Band and back by popular demand, Kevin and Bethany Paige, a Classic Car “Show & Shine” and concessions/food trucks. When the sun goes down the night sky will light up with a spectacular fireworks show! All activities will take place on the lawn of the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center and Appling Middle School. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m.

Celebrate Independence 

Munford, TN |Poplar Park | 8:30 pm-9:30 pm

Bring your chairs, bring your blanket, and enjoy an evening of fellowship while celebrating our independence with a free fireworks show at Poplar Park. Check out the Munford, TN website for more event details!

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Friday, July 4- Sunday, July 6

All-American Party & Elvis Fireworks Extravanganza

Whitehaven | Elvis Presley’s Memphis | 6285 Snowden Ln | 7 p.m. Friday

Celebrate the Fourth in the way only Graceland can, with an Elvis-themed fireworks spectacular! Highlights of the weekend include an electrifying Elvis Tribute concert on Saturday, July 5, starring 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Emilio Santoro and 2007’s first-ever ETA Contest Winner Shawn Klush—both known for their show stopping performances—followed by a spectacular Party & Fireworks Extravaganza. Wrap up the weekend on Sunday, July 6, with an All-American Gospel Brunch featuring the legendary Blackwood Brothers Quartet. There are MANY ticketed events at Graceland over the holiday weekend. Click through to see the whole list.

Redbirds Game & Fireworks

Downtown | Autozone Park | 200 Union Ave

The Memphis Redbirds are excited to light up the skies during our Independence Day Celebration presented by AutoZone on Friday, July 4 and Saturday July 5 after the Nashville Sounds game! Don’t miss the best fireworks show in the Mid-South!

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Friday, July 4

DAYTIME EVENTS

High Point Neighborhood Parade

Memphis | Mimosa and Aurora Circle | 9:00 a.m.

Bring your bike for this fun neighborhood parade (the longest running one in the city). A fire truck leads the way and turns on the hoses at the end. Popsicles are available at the conclusion as well. This year, cars and other motorized vehicles can do a longer route that ends at Cheffie’s!

Central Gardens 4th of July Parade

Don’t miss the Central Gardens Independence Day Parade! This year, it will be on Belvedere Blvd (north of Peabody). Parade registration starts at 9 a.m. The parade will be at  10:30 a.m. This year, the float contest is back! Plus more costume fun for kids and pets! Decorate your bikes, wagons, and strollers!

Pidgeon Estates Neighborhood Parade

Memphis | 10:00 a.m.

Cooper Young Community Association Independence Day Parade

Memphis | Peabody Elementary | 2086 Young Avenue | 10 a.m.

All are welcome to come out and celebrate the 4th of July with popsicles, sidewalk chalk, and a short parade near Peabody Elementary. Every year is slightly different but it’s always a blast to hang out with the neighborhood and celebrate this patriotic holiday.

EVENING EVENTS

Fireworks Extravaganza

Germantown | Municipal Park S Germantown Road | 5 pm-10 pm

Celebrate our nation’s birthday with live entertainment, crafts, refreshments and not to mention – a spectacular fireworks display. Germantown’s Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on Friday, July 4, at Municipal Park, 1900 South Germantown Road. A live music performance, crafts, and concessions will begin at 5 p.m. The grand finale fireworks show will start at 9:10 pm.

July 4th Firework Celebration 

Southaven, MS | Snowden Grove Amphitheater | 6285 Snowden Ln | 4 p.m.

Bring the family to Snowden Grove Park for one of the largest fireworks displays in the Mid-South! The event features live music at BankPlus Amphitheater, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Community Sponsors, Arts & Crafts vendors and more!

Independence Day Fireworks

Olive Branch, MS | Olive Branch City Park |8267 Goodman Road | 8 p.m.

It is recommended to be in the park to see the show. Visit the DeSoto County website for more information.

Fourth Fest

Renasant Convention Center | 255 North Main St | 5 p.m.

Welcome to 4th Fest at Renasant Convention Center! Get ready for a spectacular celebration on July 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Central Time). Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, food, face painting, bounce houses, yard games, and fireworks. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this patriotic event. This is an indoor event featuring a view of the Downtown Memphis Fireworks! Join us for the whole party or just the fireworks.

Activities are free to enjoy – Food and Drinks will be for sale by RK Bluff City Catering

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