By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com—
MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie will celebrate America’s Independence Day with a number of spectacular fireworks performances.
The official City of Muncie show will be aired by 104.1 HD1 WLBC and 104.9 WERK FM, with accompanying music, and will take place on the grounds of Muncie Central High School by the levee. The show will kick off at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4th.
There will be a mix of patriotic favorites with today’s family friendly music during the fireworks.
There’s a special angle to the July 4th show at Muncie Central—a winner will be announced that night for a special contest. Local auto dealer Right Drive will celebrate by giving YOU a chance to win $250 in gas. If you stop in at Right Drive in Muncie during business hours between June 15 and July 3, 2026, you can enter to win their ultimate gas giveaway. You need not be present at the fireworks to win.
A second show will be displayed at Prairie Creek Reservoir on Friday, July 3rd, at 10 p.m. You may listen to the music accompanying the reservoir fireworks on 104.1 HD1 WLBC.
Friday is also Ron Bonham day at Prairie Creek.
The town of Yorktown will have fireworks displayed at Morrows Meadow on July 4th at dusk.
This year, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is giving the community even more time to gather during its annual Fourth of July Celebration, now beginning at 4 p.m. on July 4. Families and friends are invited to spend the evening on Minnetrista’s East Lawn and Greensward with entertainment, community spirit, and fireworks. See the additional article on MuncieJournal.com at this link.
Glow sticks are a safer alternative to traditional sparklers, especially for younger children. Photo by Mike Rhodes
