HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – With Independence Day quickly approaching and red and white striped tents popping up across the county, fireworks will ring out through Hopkinsville and Christian County leading up to the big day. There are a few events planned where the public is invited to July Fourth celebrations full of fireworks, with the city also reminding people of regulations in place for independent use.

The Hopkinsville Fire Department is encouraging people to celebrate responsibly this July Fourth by always have a water source nearby to prevent a fire. Adult supervision should always be present when children are there, and fireworks should not be aimed at other people, vehicles, or structures.

Fireworks are permitted to be used within the Hopkinsville city limits between July 1 and July 5 to celebrate Independence Day. They can be used between 10 a.m. and after midnight at 12:30 a.m.

July Fourth events in Christian County

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The Pembroke Freedom Celebration will be held at Pembroke Baptist Church on July 3. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. and go through 9 p.m. Fireworks will begin when it gets dark, and there will also be bounce houses, food trucks, ice cream, and a trackless train for families to enjoy.

Casey Jones Distillery’s Red, White, & Booze weeklong celebration will culminate on July 5 with a performance from the 101st Airborne Division Band, while the Hopkinsville Fire Department brings vintage and modern trucks for an up-close visit. Smokin O’s BBQ will also be onsite as the distillery launches their new Cinnamon Cut Whiskey.

Hopkinsville is hosting the Red, White, and Oooh! Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. at Ruff Park with food trucks and bouncers available until the fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.

Hit-making rapper Flo Rida will be the headliner at Fort Campbell’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration concert and carnival. The fireworks show will be after it gets dark on July 4, on post at Division Parade Field. Admission is free and open to the public, with ticket sales for the carnival and food.

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