Concert & Fireworks

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Concert by Don McLean

To celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, this year's celebration will feature a very special performance by legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean, best known for the iconic hit "American Pie," bringing a once-in-a-generation soundtrack to this historic milestone.

Don McLean steps onto the City Green Stage on July 4 at 8 pm. 

Fireworks 

Once the concert wraps up, turn your chairs around to face the night sky—then sit back, relax, and enjoy 20 minutes of patriotic pyrotechnics. This sky-high celebration features a vibrant mix of firework favorites that will leave you oohing and aahing!

The Fireworks show begins on July 4 at 9:30 p.m.

Know Before You Go

• Please do not set up before 4:00 p.m.
• Blankets, lawn chairs (low back chairs preferred) are allowed.
• Umbrellas are allowed to protect you from the heat. Please lower them once the concert starts.
• No pop-up tents, tarp tents, or canopy tents.
• No outside tables, and please do not move existing bistro tables & chairs on the plaza.
• NO PERSONAL SPARKLERS.
• Drones are not permitted.
• Be sure to drink lots of water & wear sunscreen! 

Learn more

Celebrate Independence Day at the Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 4: 

• Stars & Stripes overview 

• Concert and Fireworks

• Food trucks

• Event Map 

• Plan Your Visit