Memorial Park concert and fireworks show produced by the City of Omaha

Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons, known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals. Her popularity grew around memorable songs such as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won her first Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought her a second Grammy Award. The six-times platinum album spent more than two and a half years on the album charts. Read more »
Takes the stage after Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Concert Schedule
6:30 p.m. — National Anthem & Welcome
6:45-8 p.m. — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
8:30–10 p.m. — Melissa Etheridge
10 p.m. — Fireworks

Event Sponsors




Special Thanks
Security National Bank
VGA
TMS Omaha

Local Band Videos
The 2023 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 mid-April. Check back! A special thank you to KPAO Public Television for partnering with us.
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.

Past Events









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