Friday, July 3

Ralston Independence Eve Celebration
4:00 – 6:30 pm — Archives Museum open house (5515 Woodlawn Ave)
5:30 – 7:30 pm — Picnic on the Green & pie bake-off, live music (Granary Green, 7401 Main St)
7:00 – 9:30 pm — Family street dance (77th & Main St)
8:30 – 11:30 pm — Lemon Fresh Days concert, 21+ (Granary Green)
10:00 pm — Fireworks (Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 73rd & Q St)
Ralston, NE 68127
Evening-long kickoff to Ralston’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday; fireworks broadcast live on News Channel Nebraska.
https://www.cityofralston.com/1334/Ralstons-Independence-Day-Celebration-Ju

Storm Chasers Freedom Weekend, Night 1 + Fireworks
7:05 pm first pitch
Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Patriotic night vs. the Indianapolis Indians with military tributes; after the game, fans can watch the fireworks from the outfield grass. Tickets at omahastormchasers.com or (402) 738-5100.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series: The Jimmy Weber Band
Evening (check site for exact time)
SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S 108th St
Papillion, NE 68046
Launch of Papillion’s new Mayor’s Summer Concert Series — Sarpy County’s own Jimmy Weber with professional musicians from across the country. Tickets: $12 online at sumtur.org or $10 in person at Papillion Landing or the SumTur box office (taxes and fees included). Active duty, veterans, and retired military can reserve up to 4 free tickets at sumtur.org.
https://www.sumtur.org

Saturday, July 4

Ralston Independence Day + Parade
7:30 – 9:00 am — Optimist fun run/walk
9:15 – 9:45 am — America 250 kickoff ceremony (Independence Square)
10:00 am — Children’s parade (line up 9:30 at 77th & Main)
1:00 pm — Main parade (80th & Highland St, east on Oakwood/Miller Ave, ending at Main & 73rd St)
3:30 – 4:30 pm — After-parade cool down party (Granary Green)
Ralston, NE 68127
One of Nebraska’s largest Independence Day celebrations, running since 1960.
https://www.cityofralston.com/1334/Ralstons-Independence-Day-Celebration-Ju

Storm Chasers Freedom Weekend, Night 2 + Fireworks
7:05 pm first pitch
Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Independence Day at the ballpark — Betsy Ross flag giveaway, patriotic stilt walker, national anthem by Jimmy Weber, and postgame fireworks watched from the outfield grass.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule

Sunday, July 5

Storm Chasers American Family Day
2:05 PM
Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Freedom Weekend finale vs. Indianapolis — pregame DJ, patriotic jerseys, and postgame Catch on the Field. No fireworks this night.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule