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.
