{"id":13273,"date":"2017-06-22T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T06:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=13273"},"modified":"2017-06-22T06:00:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T06:00:25","slug":"things-omaha-area-fourth-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2017\/06\/things-omaha-area-fourth-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in the Omaha Area for the Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourth of July is coming up! There are so many ways to celebrate our country\u2019s independence in and around Omaha this year. It\u2019s time to dig into quintessential summer BBQ food, listen to exciting live music, and take in the awe-inspiring sights of a spectacular fireworks show. Whatever you do, you\u2019re sure to have a fun Fourth of July at any of these local events!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebratesamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bank of the West Celebrates America Concert<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, June 30, 2017 | 6 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13583 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bank-of-the-West-3.png\" alt=\"Bank of the West Celebrates America\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebratesamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bank of the West Celebrates America<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 27 years, Bank of the West Celebrates America has kicked off the holiday weekend with incredible music, a lively atmosphere, and a mind-blowing fireworks show. Head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Memorial+Park\/@41.262312,-96.0014842,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x84bf60605343735c?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwidtJWOmp3UAhWHjVQKHbmRA2EQ_BIIgwEwDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorial Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a free performance from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebratesamerica.com\/bands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Kool &amp; the Gang, the Emmett Bower Band, and The Confidentials. Top off the night with a stunning fireworks show at 10 p.m.!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegehomerunderby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Home Run Derby<\/a> \u2014 Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 8 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13513 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Baseball-3.png\" alt=\"Omaha College Derby\" width=\"945\" height=\"531\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/531;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witness the excitement at TD Ameritrade Park as the top power hitters in college baseball face off at the eighth annual College Home Run Derby! This family-friendly event offers an entertaining and exciting evening for the whole family, topped with the 33rd Annual Omaha World-Herald fireworks display. Purchase your <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegehomerunderby.com\/tickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, costing $8 for kids ages 8\u201312, $12 for adults, and $36 for a four pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/about\/special-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red, White and Zoo! at the Omaha Zoo<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, July 1\u2013Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 9 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13523 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Peacock-3.png\" alt=\"Omaha Red, White &amp; Zoo\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few know how to celebrate holidays like the Omaha Zoo! Throughout the weekend leading up to the Fourth, visitors can spend Independence Day with the red, white and blue creatures at the zoo between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Plus, there will be wild entertainment, including bounce houses, music and special animal encounters for all ages. You may want to arrive early, because the first 800 people to walk through the gates will receive a free patriotic gift provided by the Oriental Trading Company! Event activities are completely free to zoo members or with regular paid <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/visit\/admission-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">admission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocm.org\/exhibits\/special-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red, White &amp; Blue Days at the Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, July 1\u2013Monday, July 3, 2017 | Varying<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13593 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Omaha-Childrens-Museum-2.png\" alt=\"Omaha Children's Museum Red, White &amp; Blue Days\" width=\"945\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/320;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the kids entertained throughout the holiday weekend with a fun and interactive day spent at the Omaha Children\u2019s Museum. This weekend-long celebration will feature patriotic activities throughout the museum, including the Red, White &amp; Blue Science Show, milk fireworks, painting activities, and more. Red, White and Blue Days will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keep in mind that the museum will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/events\/ia\/council-bluffs\/2017-lake-manawa-fireworks-1071188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Manawa Fireworks<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Council Bluffs<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, July 1, 2017 | At Sundown<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13603 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks2-1.png\" alt=\"Fireworks at Lake Manawa\" width=\"945\" height=\"629\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/629;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lake Manawa Fireworks show is an annual tradition for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/neighborhoods\/councilbluffsiowa\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council Bluffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> community. This free event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend with a bang. As soon as the sun goes down, the sky lights up with a stunning display reflecting over the lake!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pottcoconservation.com\/calendar\/details.aspx?ID=347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Concert Series Featuring Chad Elliott<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Council Bluffs<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, July 2, 2017 | 4 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13573 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Chad-Elliott.png\" alt=\"Chad Elliott\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Chad-Elliott.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Chad-Elliott-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Chad-Elliott-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chadelliott.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chad Elliott<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a free outdoor concert set against the beautiful Missouri River at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Narrows+River+Access+County+Park\/@41.281579,-95.8782697,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x879385347326be7f:0x115877aa94738180!8m2!3d41.281575!4d-95.876081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrows River Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/neighborhoods\/councilbluffsiowa\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council Bluffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Iowa native\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chadelliott.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chad Elliott<\/a> will showcase his folk, roots and singer-songwriter music, sharing his latest album, \u201cWreck and Ruin,\u201d which delves into his love of roots-rock, soul and blues music. The first 75 guests to arrive will receive complimentary food provided by HyVee. No tickets or advance reservations are needed for the concert, However, free will donations and tips are accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/ralstonareachamber.org\/independence-day-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Ralston<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 1 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13563 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ralston.png\" alt=\"Old Fashioned Fourth of July in Ralston\" width=\"945\" height=\"355\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ralston.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ralston-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ralston-768x289.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/355;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ralstonareachamber.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The community of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/ralston-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ralston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known to throw quite the party for the Fourth of July. In fact, their parade is the largest in the entire state of Nebraska! Go back in time with the town\u2019s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Attracting people from all over the region, the parade starts at 1 p.m. on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/S+80th+St+%26+Highland+St,+Ralston,+NE+68127\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x87938c9d08b9c64b:0xeef74f9778a75059?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwihwaeWxvjMAhVVOlIKHS17AakQ8gEIHTAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80th and Highland Streets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Main+St+%26+73rd+St,+Ralston,+NE+68127\/@41.2020181,-96.0273741,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938b8024335179:0x1b61a2b3128a3375!8m2!3d41.2020181!4d-96.0251854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73rd and Main Streets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic in the park and a family street dance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgehouse.org\/news-and-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ring Bells for Freedom<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Council Bluffs<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 1 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13553 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dodge-House-1.png\" alt=\"Ring Bells for Freedom at the Dodge House\" width=\"945\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo on Left Courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dodge House<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">President Kennedy started a tradition of homes and businesses ringing bells at 1 p.m. on Independence Day to celebrate our nation\u2019s independence. This tradition continues at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodgehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dodge House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/neighborhoods\/councilbluffsiowa\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council Bluffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Grab a bell and head to this historic site to be a part of this meaningful moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.cityofomaha.org\/pools\/special-pool-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Star Spangled Day at Omaha Pools<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 1\u20135 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13533 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Swimming-3.png\" alt=\"Omaha Pools\" width=\"945\" height=\"629\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/629;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cool off during the heat of the summer with a dip at one <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/parks.cityofomaha.org\/pools\/locations-a-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha\u2019s amazing pools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The city is celebrating the Fourth with Star Spangled Day, in which visitors enjoy $1 admission per person to all Omaha pools from 1\u20135 p.m. on July 4. This makes for an affordable visit to the pool with the family!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/nebraskawindsymphony.com\/concert-season\/nws-season-2016-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Wind Symphony Annual Free July 4th Concert<\/a> \u2014 Omaha<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 6 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13543 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Nebraska-Wind-Symphony.png\" alt=\"Nebraska Wind Symphony\" width=\"945\" height=\"397\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Nebraska-Wind-Symphony.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Nebraska-Wind-Symphony-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Nebraska-Wind-Symphony-768x323.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/397;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Courtesy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/nebraskawindsymphony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Wind Symphony<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year on the Fourth of July, the Nebraska Wind Symphony Swingtones Big Band puts on a free July 4th concert. This is the perfect way to hear the work of talented musicians for free or with a recommended donation. The concert will start at 6 p.m. at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Chalco+Hills+Recreation+Area\/@41.170948,-96.1577478,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8793f6815f438831:0xe4c20d427fc43774!8m2!3d41.170944!4d-96.1555591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalco Hills Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blairchamber.org\/events\/details\/fireworks-display-10278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fireworks Display<\/a> \u2014\u00a0Blair<\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 9\u201311 p.m.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13613 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks1.png\" alt=\"Fireworks in Blair\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks1.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks1-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel north to the charming town of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blair-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their annual 4th of July Fireworks Display from 9\u201311 p.m. on July 4. People from all over gather at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southcreekconferencecenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Creek Conference Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year for a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Happy Fourth of July, Omaha!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are you celebrating our nation\u2019s independence? We\u2019d love to know!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fourth of July is coming up! There are so many ways to celebrate our country\u2019s independence in and around Omaha this year. It\u2019s time to dig into quintessential summer BBQ food, listen to exciting live music, and take in the awe-inspiring sights of a spectacular fireworks show. 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