Be sure to experience the spectacular fireworks shows happening in Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding areas. Whether it's to get in the festive spirit or just find a new tradition for the family, any one of these dazzling fireworks shows will create special memories.

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Fireworks Displays near Fort Wayne, Indiana 

Area Fireworks Displays 

  • Fort Wayne 4th of July Fireworks 2024 — July 4

    • The City of Fort Wayne's Fireworks show will be held at Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne at 10 PM or when the TinCaps game concludes.

  • Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field 2024 — July 2

    • The Fort Wayne Philharmonic welcomes the community to live symphonic music at a concert celebration of the American spirit. Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field will take place on Tuesday, July 2nd, at 8:30 PM with fireworks accompanying the finale. Gates open at 6:30 PM, no tickets needed. Patriotic Pops will also take place in other Indiana counties, click here to find out more information.

Fireworks Displays in Neighboring Counties

Fireworks at the Lake  

Experience the incredible fireworks while enjoying time at the lake. Round up the family and take a drive to one of the many beautiful lakes just North of Fort Wayne to see numerous spectacular fireworks shows. 

  • Winona Lake 2024 Independence Day Celebration — June 29 

    • A family-friendly celebration for all! The fun begins with an outdoor concert at 8 PM on the Miller Sunset Pavilion. The Symphony of the Lakes concert "Salute to America" will be followed by fireworks at 10 PM at the lake.

  • Angola Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 2024 — July 4

    • Visit the City of Angola to enjoy their Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks display on July 4th. The day begins with a parade downtown at 11 AM, with more family-friendly activities following in Commons Park, like a bounce house, food vendors, and a live animal show. The fireworks display will start whenever it gets dark!

  • Crooked Lake 2024 — July 6

    • Visit Crooked Lake to enjoy their massive fireworks show from the second basin on July 6th, or start the fun early with a boat parade at 2 PM on Saturday! You can also enjoy their annual tradition of Lighting the Lake Red at 10 PM on July 5th.

  • Lake James 2024 — July 6

    • Fireworks are visible from the lawn of Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park in Angola. The display will be located over the first basin of Lake James

  • Lake Wawasee 2024 — July 6

    • The Wawasee Property Owners Association (WPOA) is going to have a grand fireworks show at the center of Lake Wawasee. The show begins at 10:15 PM with choreographed music on Willie 103.5 FM. 

This post was originally published in May 2018 and has been updated. Last Updated: June 2024