Fourth of July

Seventy-five people from around the world became U.S. citizens in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 2. Many of the new Americans said the day marks the start of a new journey.

NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

Indianapolis officials warn the county is experiencing an alarming number of drownings in 2026.

Festivities started last weekend at Spark!Fishers at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Guests were treated to a street festival, a car show, a parade, and fireworks.

Scores of people gathered at Garfield Park in downtown Indianapolis Friday in one of many events held across the country to send a protest message to the Trump administration.

In downtown Indianapolis Thursday, just as the country turns to celebrate its 249th birthday, ninety-four people from 33 countries officially became U.S. citizens.

The vouchers give $10 off the rides Thursday, July 3 through the early hours of Monday, July 7, and up to 1,000 free credits are available each day. They’re valid for rides that begin or end in Indianapolis or Fort Wayne between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. on these days.

Indianapolis’s Fourth of July plans are expanded this year, and include a new street festival along with the annual fireworks.