Public can watch fireworks at Raccoon, other Indiana State Park properties

The public can watch fireworks at seven Indiana State Park properties between June 23 and July 7, including Raccoon State Recreation Area on Saturday, July 7.

Beach Bash and Fireworks festivities at Raccoon begin at 10 a.m. with a "craft blast" for children. Beach games begin at 2 p.m.

At 5 p.m., the third annual Big Bang Cornhole Tournament starts at the beach hill parking lot. Music runs from 8-10 p.m. at the beach house.

Fireworks will start at 10 p.m. at Raccoon State Recreation Area. Donations will be accepted at the gate.

With July 4 falling on a Wednesday this year, state properties are hosting fireworks shows before and after the holiday. Personal fireworks are prohibited at Indiana State Parks.

Other properties hosting fireworks shows are:

June 23 -- Mississinewa Lake: The show will start at dusk at the beach, but guests should arrive early. Parking is limited. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

June 30 -- Patoka Lake: 11th annual Thunder over Patoka show will take place at the beach. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Gate fees apply.

-- Pokagon State Park: The annual Lake James Association fireworks will start at 10 p.m. Fireworks launched from barges in the lake's lower basin. Gate fees apply.

July 2 -- Indiana Dunes State Park: Ninth annual Fireworks on the Lakefront begins at 9:15 p.m. Public can watch from the state park.​ Gate fees apply.

July 7 -- Clifty Falls State Park: Annual Clifty Falls celebration will feature free music from 7-10:30 p.m. Enjoy Madison's fireworks, which will start between 9 and 9:15 p.m.

-- Versailles State Park: Fireworks scheduled to begin at dusk at Versailles Lake. Gate fees will apply until 7 p.m., after which donations will be accepted.