Event

Fort Wayne 4th of July Parade — Celebrate America, 250 Years United

Fort Wayne’s 4th of July Parade steps off on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 AM. Residents, families, and visitors are invited to line the parade route on South Calhoun Street, from Creighton Avenue to Main Street. The event is free and open to all.

This year’s theme is “Celebrate America, 250 Years United” — marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The parade is presented by the City of Fort Wayne and Steel Dynamics.

Neighborhood Garage Sale — June 13, 2026

The Indian Village neighborhood garage sale is this Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Residents are encouraged to set up sales at their homes throughout the neighborhood. Shoppers are welcome to walk or drive the streets and stop at any participating home.

Questions? Email board@indianvillagefw.org.

Free Summer Concerts at Indian Trails Park — Every Wednesday Through July

Aboite Township’s free Concerts on the Green series is back at Indian Trails Park every Wednesday night through July 29. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from 7–9 PM. Rita’s on the Road and Fire Department hot dogs will be available for purchase.

Remaining 2026 lineup:

DateBand
June 10Good Night Gracie
June 17Hubie Ashcraft Trio
June 24Party Boat
July 1Mom’s Apple Pie
July 8The Bulldogs
July 15Shannon Persinger Band
July 22MG5
July 29Whoa, Man

All concerts are free and open to the public. In case of rain, the Township will try to move the event to the large park pavilion.

Early Voting — 2026 Primary Election

Early voting is underway for the 2026 Primary Election. Here are all the dates, locations, and hours for Allen County voters:

Now through April 24 Rousseau Centre, 1 E. Main St. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily

April 25 Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

April 27 – May 1 Seven satellite locations throughout Allen County 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily

May 2 All satellite locations 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Public Meeting: Poka-Bache Connector Trail — April 8, 2026

The City of Fort Wayne is hosting a public information meeting for the Poka-Bache Connector Trail on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Waynedale United Methodist Church.

This trail will run along the east side of Bluffton Road through the Waynedale area, directly improving pedestrian and bicycle access for Indian Village residents. When completed, it will be part of the 82-mile Poka-Bache Connector — the longest trail in Indiana.