4th of July 2021

4th of July Blast 5K & Lit’l Firecracker 2K Run/Walk 

Join Valpo Parks for the annual 4th of July Blast 5K Run/Walk and 2k Run through downtown Valparaiso.  

Program Details

  • Age:  All ages welcome
  • Date:  Sunday July 4, 2021
  • Time:  7:30 am
  • Location:  Downtown Valparaiso starting at Central Park Plaza
  • Fee:  $30, race day registration from 6 -7 am on 7/4 and fee is $35
  • Register: Online at runsignup.com. Click button below to register

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City of Valpo 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Be a part of a fantastic celebration.  Event kicks off at 6:30 pm with live music and patriotic events, along with a breathtaking fireworks show at 9:15 pm. (time is estimated)  

This is a FREE event at Urschel Field, Valparaiso St at Vale Park Road, hosted by Valpo Parks. Gates open at 6:30 pm.

Event Sponsor

To become a corporate sponsor of any aforementioned 2020 4th of July events, please contact Lisa Kusbel at lkusbel@valpo.us.

Special thanks to our 2020 Special Events Sponsors: Brown Tire of Valparaiso, Family Express, Puntillo & Crane, Urschel Labs, BoyConn Printing

Contact Us

  1. Kara Nikolski

    Special Events Coordinator
    knikolski@valpo.us
    Phone: 219-462-5144 ext. 6334