Last Updated on July 6, 2023 by Cass County Communication Network
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
WHEN IS IT OK TO LIGHT FIREWORKS?
Find info about state and local regulations for fireworks HERE.
When are the fireworks displays in 2023?
We’ll update the list below as communities announce their July 4 plans:
June 30, 2023
Lake Manitou (Rochester)
JULY 2, 2023
Burlington
JULY 3, 2023
Twelve Mile, Rochester
JULY 4, 2023
Logansport, Walton, Flora, Peru
TWELVE MILE 500 & INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
June 30, 2023
Twelve Mile Community Building Board is hosting a free will pork chop/pork burger dinner June 30, 4:30-7:00 p.m. All proceeds going towards paving the parking lot.
July 1, 2023
7-10 a.m. Breakfast hosted by the Lion’s Club with proceeds going to new playsets
5 p.m. Hot Laps
6 p.m. Heat Races
7 p.m. Races
July 2, 2023
1 p.m Hot Laps
July 3, 2023
6 p.m. – 3 on 3 Tournament followed by fireworks at dusk at Plank Hill Park
The “do not cross” line is south of the buildings at Moss Fertilizer in Twelve Mile.
Best viewing is in the grass area on the northwest side of the park, the old railroad bed, Community Building and south parking area of Moss Fertilizer.
Lower display shells will not be visible in town or lower in the park.
800 E. will be closed north of SR 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on July 3.
July 4, 2023
11:30 a.m. Twelve Mile 4th of July Parade
1 p.m. Racing in the Park
Everyone pays to enter the park for race days. $10 for all three days. $5 for one day. This is the club’s fundraiser to maintain the park and other expenses
PARADE PARTICIPANTS: Come register and take your place in line between 10 and 11 a.m on July 4. Registration tent will be set up in the old elevator entrance east of the bank on the south side of 16. Your place in line will be determined by whatever time you show up. First come – first serve! There will be a short form for you to fill out at the tent for the announcer to introduce you and your entry. Prade begins at 11:30 a.m. on July 4.
WALTON
12th annual Walton Independence Day 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m.
5K, 1-Mile Walk, Competitive 5K Walk or Free Firecracker Run (500 Meters for ages 11 and Under)! This race benefits the American Legion Post 418. | More info
Parade and car show cancelled
The annual parade and car show in Walton have been canceled for 2023, due to ongoing construction and road closures in the area.
Lewis Cass Band Fish Fry and Elephant Ear Booth at Walton Christian Church
Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m. | Elephant Ear Booth from 4-7:30 p.m.
Huge fireworks at dusk
Due to road closures, this year’s show will be shot from a field just north of the Lewis Cass High School. This will bring it closer to town and make the parking lot and field at Lewis Cass the premier viewing areas. Fireworks will be Tuesday, July 4 at dusk, with a rain date of July 5.
This year’s fireworks will be shot from a field due north of the west Lewis Cass High School parking lot. This brings them a lot closer to town and the school. Consequently the viewing from the school will be much better this year. Viewing from anywhere across the front of the high school, west parking lot and practice filed to the west should be good. 2 porta-pots will be in the west parking lot of the high school.
Parking along 650 S should also provide places to watch the show.
600 E has deep side ditches due to recent pipeline construction.
Fireworks are not allowed on Lewis Cass High School property. Please be respectful of those around you and pick up any trash you may have dropped. Trash cans will be located throughout the parking lot.
Enjoy the show.
LOGANSPORT
The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has organized their annual 4th of July festivities and fireworks display for Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Riverside Park.
The Schedule of events are as follows:
Vendor setup………………………2:00pm
Celebration starts ………………….5:00pm
Festival Games…………………… ..5:00pm
Water soaker fight…………………..6:00pm
Luna Worldcast performance……….6:30-7:30pm
Scarecrowe Performance…………….8:00-10:00pm
National Anthem by Kelsey Thomas……10:05pm
Fireworks Show………………………10:10pm
Event Vendors include:
Kona Ice
Miguelito’s Food Truck
Young America Lion’s Club-ice cream
Ol’ Poppy’s Kettle Corn and Pork Skins
La Casita de las Pupusas
Laura Briseno Vital-Crafts
Union Pomona Grange-Elephant ears
Coleen Ehase-jewlery
Brad’s BBQ
Julie Moore-Face painting
John Helvie-Blankets, trinkets, and leather goods
Please keep in mind changes to parking and traffic control for the event. Traffic control will be parking cars inside the park at the East End of Riverside Park, near the 15th Street entrance. Dentzel Drive will be closed to the general public and all parking along Riverside Drive will be handicap parking only. There will be traffic control officers at 10th & Race Streets as well as 10th Street & Riverside Drive to check for handicap placards.
Homeowners that only have access from Riverside Drive will also be screened and allowed to access their homes. There will be a drop off location at the checkpoints for individuals and families that do not wish to walk.
The Parks Department has issued this friendly reminder:
- Please leave your pets at home;
- No personal fireworks are allowed inside the park;
- And as always, alcohol is not permitted in the park.
The Splash Pad at Muehlhausen Aquatic Center will open at 10:00 a.m. Muehlhausen Pool will open to the public from 12-6 p.m. Join in the fun with water/team races, gift baskets and raffles, sidewalk chalk, super soakers, and hula hoops. Kona Ice will also be at the Muehlhausen Aquatic Center from Noon – 5 p.m. Those with questions may contact the Logansport Parks & Recreation Department’s office at 574-753-6969 or parksinfo@cityoflogansport.org for further clarification.
CAROUSEL: The Cass County Dentzel Carousel will be open from 1-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
4th of July Pool Party at Muehlhausen Aquatic Center. Noon to 6 p.m. Admission – Ages 4 and under free; Ages 5-17 – $2; Ages 18+ $5. Join us for sun, swimming, games, Kona Ice and basket raffles.
TELEVISED HOLIDAY EVENTS
NATIONAL ARCHIVES: On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the National Archives will celebrate the 247th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person Fourth of July program featuring musical performances and family activities. The 10 a.m. ceremony will be livestreamed on the National Archives YouTube channel and on the US National Archives Facebook page.
A CAPITOL FOURTH: On July Fourth, A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day celebration, honors our country’s birthday with an all-star salute. This top-rated extravaganza features coverage from 20 cameras positioned around Washington, D.C., ensuring viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks in the nation. A Capitol Fourth on PBS premieres July 4. Most stations air the Concert at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT and repeat the program at 9:30 p.m. ET. | More info
MACY’S FIREWORKS: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, two hour entertainment special airs live on NBC & Peacock, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
CLOSINGS–
We’ll update this list as info is received. If you have a closing to report, you can text the info to 574-721-4636 or email contact@cassnetwork.com.
AREA FIVE AGENCY will be closed July 3 and 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day.
LOGANSPORT TRASH PICKUP: Republic Service will not run on Tuesday, July 4 due to it being Independence Day. Services will resume on Wednesday, July 5, running one day behind for trash and recycle pickup for the remainder of the week. | See the schedule here.
LMH PARKING DECK & RIVER BLUFF TRAIL/HERVEY PRESERVE: The top-level parking deck at Logansport Memorial Hospital will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for safety and security purposes. In addition, the LMH Foundation’s River Bluff Trail and Hervey Preserve will be closed Tuesday, July 4th starting at 5:00 pm, for the Logansport Park’s Department Independence Day Celebrations. To ensure that everyone has a safe holiday weekend, we are asking that all individuals follow both of these closures to allow the city the appropriate time to set up for the evening’s festivities. The parking deck and trail will reopen Wednesday, July 5th and activity can resume as normal.
LOGANSPORT CITY BUILDING: The Logansport City Building will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. The July Logansport City Council meeting will be held July 10, 2023.
CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING: The Cass County Government Building will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. The Commissioners Meeting will be held July 5, 2023.
LOGANSPORT UTILITIES: Logansport Utilities’ offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Normal business hours will be conducted Monday, July 3, 2023 and resume on Wednesday, July 5, 2022.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day and there will be no mail pickup or delivery.
INDIANA BMV: myBMV.com and Connect kiosks will be unavailable 6:30PM ET through 11:00PM ET on Friday, June 30, 2023. Please plan accordingly to complete your transactions. All branches will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Wednesday, July 5.
BANKS: Check with your bank for their schedule.
CASS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING/CASS TRANSIT: The Downtown Senior Center and Cass Area Transit will be closed on Tuesday July 4, 2023 for the Independence Day holiday. Additionally, Area Five is closed on Monday July 3, so there will be no Area Five lunch on Monday or Tuesday.
CASS COUNTY FAMILY Y will be closed Tuesday July 4th. Have a safe holiday with your families and friends!