As Carmel's calendar flips to July, the city gears up for its largest annual jamboree, CarmelFest 2024. Slated for the days leading up to the Fourth of July, this community celebration is a concoction of music, food, and fireworks that promises to deliver wholesome entertainment for families and visitors. According to the information provided on the festival's official bulletin, festivities will kick off on Wednesday, July 3, from 1 to 10 p.m., featuring the talent competition "CarmelFest Has Talent" at the Gazebo Stage.
Come Thursday, July 4, early risers can secure their spots for the much-anticipated CarmelFest parade, which starts trotting down at 10:30 a.m., but not before the livestream coverage that goes live at 10 a.m. over on the CBS4 Indy Facebook page. The festival resumes noon sharp, punctuated by a crescendo of colors with a synchronized fireworks display at 9:45 p.m., in harmony with WHJE 91.3's curated musical playlist. For attendees requiring ADA parking, spots will be conveniently located at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road.
For the kiddos, the heart of the city transforms into KidZone, a dedicated section brimming with mechanical rides and captivating activities. The festival's site, boasts an impressive lineup of attractions, all detailed in the event’s colorful guide. Parents looking to skip the ticket lines can act early by pre-ordering access to these pint-sized thrills online.
The festival yokes tradition with tech, thanks to Blockhouse Studios' Palladiscope. This visual spectacle, dedicated to Independence Day, presents a special projection experience at the Palladium. The light show promises to be an eye-catching addition from 9 - 11 p.m., giving the night sky a run for its beauty, from July 4 through July 7. So whether you're in it for the talent, the glittering procession, or the digital artistry, CarmelFest 2024 shapes up to be a clutch destination this summer.
