Downtown Newburgh has been missing fireworks for a few years, but they are back and ready to celebrate this summer!

Independence Day

The fourth of July is a fun day where we celebrate our country's independence.  Many of us gather with friends and family for cookouts and fireworks.  Shooting off fireworks on July 4th is as American as apple pie!  Growing up, my parents always took my brother and me to downtown Newburgh to watch the fireworks over the river.  However in recent years it has been harder for the downtown Newburgh fireworks show to go on, and ultimately it had to go on a hiatus.  However, that all changed after an exciting announcement that fireworks in Newburgh are back in 2025!

Fireworks are Back in Downtown Newburgh

Historic Newburgh Inc. puts on many great events in the Newburgh area, and on March 18th they made the exciting announcement that fireworks were coming back this year. The announcement reads:

Special Announcement from our Annual Meeting tonight......Coming July 5, Fireworks Over the Burgh presented by Heritage Federal Credit Union!!! Many thanks to Town of Newburgh Indiana for all of your efforts in making this happen

The fun event will take place on July 5th, which means you can enjoy fireworks shows all Independence Day weekend!  While it is exciting the fireworks are coming back to Newburgh, there is also a fun event accompanying the fireworks show, that not only will fireworks be back, it will also be a part of the 4th annual Newburgh Music Festival with all proceeds benefiting Newburgh Neighbors.

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Fireworks and Festival

According to the Facebook event page, entry to the event is free, but there is a beer garden at the American Legion you can get into for $10. Along with fireworks there will be musicians performing at various places around the Old Lock and Dam Park, and then of course the main event are those fireworks over the Ohio!

Historic Newburgh, Inc. is excited to host the fourth annual Newburgh Music Festival. All proceeds will benefit Newburgh Neighbors

Main Event: Happy New Month playing in the Amphitheater 6:00-9:00 followed by "Fireworks Over the Burgh"

HNI will also be selling our famous Strawberry Shortcakes during this time from the Old Lock and Dam Building! There will also be a great line-up of Food Trucks!

Free Bus transportation from Newburgh and Sharon Elementary to the Riverfront.

We are looking for sponsors for the event. There are many levels available.