North Little Rock e-Newsletter Provided by Diane Whitbey, City Clerk and Treasurer
July 2025
Pops On The River
Celebrate Independence Day in Central Arkansas Friday, July 4, 2025. Pops On The River is Little Rock’s largest Independence Day celebration. This free event is presented by the Arkansas Democrat -Gazette and brings people from across the state to the Little Rock (and North Little Rock) downtown areas. Activities in our sister city to the south include multiple music performances, culminating in a concert by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. A colorful fireworks display can be seen from both the south and north sides of the Arkansas River! Vendor Marketplace and Food Trucks—satisfy your taste buds with the diverse culinary offerings from a variety of food trucks and explore the shops at the Little Rock Vendor Marketplace. Military Appreciation Tent—All military members (active, retired, or reserve) and their dependents can visit the Military Appreciation Tent (Little Rock) to receive giveaways and a discount card to use with Pops on the River vendors. The first 100 military members to check-in at the tent will receive free reserved seating (Little Rock side). Patriotic Concert—Watch live performances by Kemistri Band featuring Nicky Parrish, The Rodney Block Collective, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. above the Main Street Bridge and will be visible from downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock (Argenta). For the best parking, be sure to show up early and stay late. The gates to the First Security Amphitheater will open at 5 p.m. Chairs and blankets are welcome. There will be plenty of food and beverage vendors open as well as opportunities for entertainment and air conditioning throughout the afternoon. While you wait for the fireworks, take advantage of the River Market Entertainment District. If you plan to watch the fireworks from the North Little Rock side of the river, visit the North Little Rock Argenta Entertainment District before heading to your viewing site either on our side of the river or the south side. Note—the Main Street Bridge will be closed from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m., and the Rock Region METRO Streetcar will not be in operation. For more information go to: https://www.littlerock.com/events/annual-festivals-events/4th-of-july/ “Where’s Mel”? Be the first person to call 501-975-8617 and tell us where you found Mel hiding and win!
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