Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Kokomo

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a full day of patriotic festivities featuring family activities, downtown celebrations, a community walk honoring veterans, baseball, and fireworks.

Ice Cream Social
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Seiberling Mansion
Enjoy free ice cream, tour the historic mansion, and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends.

Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights
A Downtown Block Party
1 to 4 p.m. | Downtown Kokomo Courthouse Square
Celebrate in downtown Kokomo with shopping, local vendors, art, community activities, and more. Many downtown businesses and restaurants will be open throughout the event. Interested in participating as a vendor or organization? Visit bit.ly/kokomo250 for information and registration.

America 250 Celebration Walk
From downtown to the Kokomo Creek Chubs game
Assembly at 3:45 p.m. | Walk begins at 4 p.m.
Gather at the corner of Sycamore and Main streets near First Farmers Bank & Trust for a community walk to Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The walk will feature local veterans, Kokomo Police and Fire Department veterans, residents of Jackson Street Commons, and the Kokomo Park Band. Community members are invited to participate or cheer along the route.

Kokomo Creek Chubs Game
6:20 p.m. | Kokomo Municipal Stadium
The Kokomo Creek Chubs take the field for a special Fourth of July home game. Veterans will be honored during pregame festivities, including a giant American flag display. Game tickets are required and may be purchased in advance or at the stadium.

Fireworks Spectacular
Following the game | Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Cap off the celebration with a fireworks show over Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Community members without game tickets will be admitted to the stadium for fireworks viewing beginning no earlier than 9:45 p.m.

Learn More: For more information about Kokomo’s America 250 celebration and summer events, visit greaterkokomo.com/summer2026.

The awesomeness that will be First Fridays in 2026 is here!

What is First Friday?

First Fridays are themed, arts-forward community nights that turn downtown Kokomo into a hub of creativity, connection, and local flavor. Held on the first Friday of select months, the event invites people to explore downtown through extended business hours, local vendors, live entertainment, and hands-on experiences.

On First Fridays, downtown shops, restaurants, and organizations stay open late, welcoming guests with specials, pop-ups, art, music, and behind-the-scenes looks at what makes Kokomo’s downtown unique. Streets and storefronts buzz with local artists, makers, and businesses sharing their work and connecting with the community.

Each event features a rotating theme inspired by the season, local culture, or the arts — so no two First Fridays feel the same. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or flying solo, there’s always something new to discover.

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First Friday After Hours, where the 21+ crowd can indulge in downtown Kokomo’s night life past the regular event hours of First Fridays. Select bars, pubs, shops, and event venues will remain open with expanded offerings. You can even find live music and entertainment as well. First Friday After Hours is a great way to celebrate the end of a long work week.

First Friday After Hours will continue after 8 p.m. and is for guests ages 21 and older only.

Special thanks to our First Friday Presenting Partner!

WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN FIRST FRIDAY?

Want to be part of the energy of First Fridays? Anyone can get involved! Whether you’re a business, artist, organization, or vendor, participation starts with a simple sign-up. And if you’re not located in downtown Kokomo, no worries — you’ll simply need to partner with a downtown participant. Easy peasy!

The information below will walk you through everything you need to know to get involved and help you have the best possible experience at each First Friday event.

Get involved!

Getting involved is easy! Just fill out the online form to let the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association know who you are and how you’d like to participate in First Fridays.

Click here to get started

Engage with the community!

All signed up but lacking inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Our planning materials include activity ideas to help you engage the community, plus optional guidance for incorporating each month’s theme in a way that works for you.

Get inspired here!

Promote your participation!

Don’t forget to spread the word! We provide ready-to-use marketing materials to help you promote your participation and let the community know how they can find you during First Fridays.

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Let’s get social!

Last, but certainly not least, connect with us on social media to get all the latest and greatest event information!

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