CITY OF OMAHA’S

Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025

Schedule of Events

Free community event, no tickets needed

6:30 pm	Welcome
6:45 pm	Opener — Coming Soon
8:30 pm	Headliner — Coming Soon
10:00 pm	Fireworks

Throughout the day, local band videos play on big screens

City of Omaha Celebrates America

“This event has been a highlight for Omaha for many years now. It’s amazing to watch the entire Omaha community come together to celebrate America, listen to national bands and watch one of the best fireworks shows in the region.”

— Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert

EVENT SPONSORS

SPECIAL THANKS

Security National Bank

VGA

TMS Omaha

KPAO

City of Omaha
Parks, Police, Fire, Public Works, Park Omaha and the Mayor’s Office

Plan your celebration

Memorial Park will be open at 5:00 AM Friday for those wanting to put down blankets to reserve a good spot for the show.

The City of Omaha prohibits use of tarps or putting stakes in the ground (think blankets and baggies of sand or small weights).

In the case of rain or severe weather, the concert will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Still to come: Other important information and rules including parking and traffic recommendations. Follow us on Facebook for more.

Local Band Videos

The 2025 concert will once again feature videos of local bands. If your band is interested in being considered, the google form to express your interest will be available VERY SOON. A special thank you to KPAO Public Television for partnering with us.

Musical Guests

THROUGH THE YEARS

1987
The Lettermen

1988
Bobby Vinton

1993
The Drifters
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

1994
The Vandellas
Bobby Vee

1995
Frankie Avalon

1996
The Temptations

1997
The Four Tops

1998
The Shirelles
Neil Sedaka

1999
Blood, Sweat & Tears

2000
The Supremes
The Righteous Brothers

2001
Gary Puckett
The Beach Boys

2002
The Spinners
Creedence Clearwater Revisited

2003
The Village People
The Pointers

2005
Three Dog Night
The Doobie Brothers

2006
The 5th Dimension
REO Speedwagon

2007
Little River Band
KC & The Sunshine Band

2009
The Guess Who
Grand Funk Railroad

2010
Kansas
Styx
Foreigner

2011
38 Special
Cheap Trick

2012
Huey Lewis and The News

2013
Loverboy
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

2014
Uncle Kracker
Smash Mouth
Sugar Ray
Blues Traveler

2015
Eddie Money
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

2016
Kenny Loggins

2017
Kool & The Gang

2018
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
BOSTYX

2019
Chris Isaak
Little Steven & The Disciples and the Disciples of Soul

2021
Wyclef Jean
Elvis Costello & The Imposters

2022
Dave Mason
Sheryl Crow

2023
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Melissa Etheridge

2024
Inhaler
Roger Daltry of The Who