Seward Fourth of July Celebration

Since 1868, the Seward Community has honored and celebrated the anniversary of our United States. The first celebration was celebrated on the same town square, as today. They men “dug a well and the women sewed an American Flag. Speeches were given and a celebration was created!” This celebration was a high light of the City of Seward Centennial in 1967 and in 1976, Seward hosted the official July fourth for Nebraska’s Bicentennial celebration of the United States. Seward Selected Host For 2026 Semiquincentennial USA 250 Celebration For Nebraska on July 4, 2026 The grand parade kicks off at 4:00 and travels west down Seward street through the heart of downtown. Dedication of new Nebraska National Guard Museum exhibits will take place at 9:00 a.m. on July 4th. View a wide variety of antique, classic and newer cars, trucks & motorcycles at the annual Car Show. A free, giant fireworks ex...