Thank you to the Abilene Parks & Recreation staff for their continued dedication to hosting the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration!

Important information from the City: 

For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the City of Abilene Parks and Recreation office at 785-263-7266.

• Non-essential city offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. 
• Firework Sales are permitted:
  June 30-July 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Firework Discharge is permitted:
  July 1-2 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  July 3-5 from 8:00 a.m. to midnight
• Old Fashioned Fourth of July activities begin Friday, July 4 at 7:00 a.m. in Eisenhower Park. 
  • Registration occurs at the large Shelter house near the basketball courts.
  • Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes prior to event start.
  • Schedule of Events:
    • 7:00 a.m.                         Tournament Registrations Begin
    • 8:00 a.m.                         Start 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament -$20/per team
                                                    Start Mud Volleyball Tournament - $30.00/per team
                                                    Start Cornhole Tournament - $10/per team
                                                    Start Pickleball Tournament - $10/per team
    • 9:00 a.m.                         Register for Baby Beauty at the Bandshell - $5/child
                                                    Start Pedal Power Tractor Pull at the Show Barn
    • 10:00 a.m.                       Start Baby Beauty
    • 11:00 a.m.                       Frog & Turtle Races
    • 11:30 a.m.                       Hot Wheel Races
    • 12:00 p.m.                        Start Pool Activities - Pre-Registration not required
    • 1:00-5:00 p.m.               Free Swim at Abilene Municipal Pool
    • 8:00 p.m.                           Start City Band performance at Bandshell
    • 9:45 p.m.                           Fireworks - Shot from behind the Abilene Community Center at 1020 NW 8th 
• Kansas State Fire Marshall Firework Safety Reminders: 
  • Always read and follow label instructions.
  • Always purchase high quality fireworks from a reliable, legitimate source.
  • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
  • Never give fireworks to small children.
  • Adults should always supervise use of fireworks by older children.
  • Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks.
  • Never ignite fireworks indoors. Make sure your outdoor area is safe for firework use.
  • Never point or throw fireworks at a person, building, or animal.
  • Have a source of water handy, in case of fire.
  • Always shoot fireworks from a level surface.
  • Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
  • Light only one firework at a time.
  • Never attempt to re-light malfunctioning fireworks.
  • When lighting fireworks, never position any part of your body over them.
  • Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
  • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
  • Never experiment with homemade fireworks. They are dangerous and illegal.
  • Bottle rockets and other skyrockets that are mounted on a stick or wire are illegal.
  • It is illegal to shoot fireworks on or under a vehicle, on any public roadway, within 50 feet of a firework stand or where fireworks are stored, and gas stations or any place liquid gas- including propane - is stored. 

For a full event schedule and important reminders in an ADA-accessible format, click here.