The listed events, however, are focused on Little Rock and cities in its immediate vicinity. The can't miss: Pops On The River. It's free for the public and music includes traditional patriotic tunes as well as a few classical and Broadway numbers. Bring a towel or lawn chair.
Remember, fireworks are illegal within city limits, so go out and watch the professionals put on their displays.
All events are on July 4th.
- Free Day & Fourth of July Family Festival at the Clinton Presidential Center Park : From 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the Clinton Center will offer free admission, children's activities, food vendors, live music and more. It's a good place to watch the fireworks.
- Pops on the River at Riverfront Park: The gates open at 5:30 p.m. There is music from 6:30 and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. The Arkansas symphony plays patriotic music to go along with the display. There are also other activities and a marketplace. It is a free event.
- Frontier Fourth of July at Historic Arkansas Museum: From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. learn about the history of the Fourth with living history performances.
- Pinnacle Mountain Celebration: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. join park interpreters for fun games and activities.
- Sherwood's 4th of July Family Celebration in Sherwood Forest from 6-9:00 p.m. Free food, entertainment and activties. Ends with a fireworks display. Free shuttle service from Sylvan Hills High School parking lot.
- Arkansas Queen Fireworks Cruise on the Arkansas Queen Riverboat from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Live music and cash bar. Admission is $41 and you have the best seat in the house for the fireworks display. 501-372-5777.
- Rooftop Argenta Market Jazz and Fireworks Jazz, fireworks and fine food on July 4th from 7:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $60-100, call 501-225-5600
