Omaha Area Fireworks and Drone Shows

Independence Day in Omaha brings magnificent fireworks displays and drone light shows set to music for an atmosphere that is pure Fourth of July Americana.

Omaha also adds a blast of fun with spectacular fireworks displays year-round. Various festivals, events and parades in Omaha go out with a bang as fireworks fill the spacious skies. No matter the time of year, check out the listings below for fireworks displays in the Omaha area.

May 2025

La Vista Days

When: Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31
Where: The Astro Amphitheater and City Hall Campus in La Vista, Nebraska
What: A free concert with fireworks and a drone show on Friday night will be followed by a parade and festival on Saturday. Get the details here.

Elkhorn Days

When: May 29–June 1
Where: Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Elkhorn, Nebraska
What: This four-day extravaganza kicks off summer right! Friday night, enjoy a free concert followed by a fireworks show. Saturday kicks off with a parade and Sunday begins with a car show. Take in the Elkhorn Music Festival, food trucks and beer garden all four days. Celebration specifics are here.

June 2025

Summerfest at River's Edge

When: Friday, June 6
Where: Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs, IA
What: Spend your evening listening to live music, participating in interactive activities, and watching an epic drone show. Fun for all ages. Click here for more information

Global Sounds Music Festival

When: Saturday, June 7
Where: Upland Park
What: Celebrate music from around the world with a high-energy evening of live performances, dancing, food and fireworks. Find out more here.

Freedom Fest

When: Friday, June 27
Where: Nelson Produce Farm
What: Enjoy a big slice of nostalgia at the farm with classic fun and patriotic pride topped off with fireworks. Find more event info here.

The City of Omaha Celebrates America with Ringo Starr

When: Friday, June 27
Where: Memorial Park
What: The free concert with headliner Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, and very special guest Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs, begins at 6:30pm; fireworks start at 10pm sharp. Find performance info and more here.

July 2025

Ralston Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

When: Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4
Where: Main Street in Ralston, Nebraska
What: Celebrate America with a fireworks show on July 3 at 10pm! The 65th Ralston Independence Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. followed by a foam party at Granary Green. Get more details here.

Werner Park Independence Day Fireworks

When: Friday, July 4
Where: Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska
What: The Independence Fireworks Show begins after the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball game against the Iowa Cubs at 7:05 p.m. More info here. Catch fireworks on select Friday nights at Werner Park throughout summer.

The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring The Omaha Symphony

When: Friday, July 4
Where: Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
What: Omaha Symphony performs patriotic favorites culminating into a fireworks show synchronized with live music around 10 p.m. Find more info here.

December 2025

Holiday Lights Festival New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

When: Wednesday, December 31
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha
What: Celebrate the close of 2025 with a brilliant fireworks display from the comfort of your vehicle. Click here for more info.