Fireworks, Freedom and Fandom: Watch Indianapolis celebrate the Fourth of July with festival

From left, Amelia Aucker, 7, Selah K., 11, and Juliet Brooks, 7, play with sparklers Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Harlie Hays takes a selfie with step-daughter Angle Wardell, 5, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Endalkachew Melese waves the American flag during the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. “I’m here for freedom, remembering the greatest day,” said Melese. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators gather on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A concert attendee listens to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Shyanne Stark dances with sister Emilia, 7, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Tyron Wynn, 7, loses a shoe while rolling down a hill with his siblings Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Eli Woolbright, 12, holds sister Carlett, 7, while playing in a puddle Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Fireworks explode behind the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Dionna Burden, 4, plays Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators play football on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A concert attendee dances to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Fireworks explode behind the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Frida Valencia, 6, center, watches fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators watch fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A festival attendee lights a firework in an adjacent parking lot to the American Legion Mall before entering the event Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Festival attendees watch fireworks in an adjacent parking lot to the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators watch fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Christine Mitchell holds daughter Zoe, 11 months, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Keara Hanrahan, 19, plays “Heads Up!” with friends and family members Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Tucker Sullivan smiles as he talks with friends Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. “I’m an icon lover just spreading love, said Sullivan. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A child ask to touch Zeus the robot’s suit Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Stephanie Seniour stands for the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. “I’m just thankful for God and this amazing country,” said Seniour. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators light sparklers Thursday, July 4, 2024, after Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Skylar Torrey, left, and Tommy Kraljic wait for fireworks to begin Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators play football on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators rush to meet Zeus the robot Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Kashden Drew, 7, poses for a portrait Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

The Mitchell family watches fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A festival attendee lights a firework in an adjacent parking lot to the American Legion Mall before entering the event Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Ashley Woolbright kisses daughter Carlett, 7, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Valanda Malone, 8, holds sister Melissa, 8 months, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators play football on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators gather on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Birds flee from trees as fireworks start to launch Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Samuel K., 8, lights sparklers Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators wait for fireworks to begin from the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Steven Williams holds wife Elizabeth while watching fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Doll J., 6, left, and sister Laylay J., 5, watch fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Zeus the robot and surrounding spectators watch fireworks Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Daniel Alba watches fireworks he lit Thursday, July 4, 2024, after Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. “I’m out here just for fun,” said Alba. The festival included live music and fireworks.