We can't round up everything going on this Fourth of July, because it might run past 250 events. Instead here are some highlights to celebrate America's 250th birthday on and around Independence Day here in Lexington or a short drive away.

Lexington

Editor's Pick: Ice Cream Social | Wednesday, July 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Fifth-Third Pavilion | Grab a slice of free America 250 birthday cake to go with your ice cream this year + food trucks, live music, and children's activities.
Patriotic Concert | Friday, July 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Transylvania University + Gratz Park | The annual concert features the LexPhil at 7:30 p.m.
50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000 | Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 a.m. | Corner of Main + Limestone | For the first time, homes and businesses are being encouraged to decorate for America's birthday along the race route.
July 4 at Gatton Park | Saturday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Kids activities, live music, and classic cookout food all day + a fireworks view.
Fourth of July Parade | Saturday, July 4 | Noon | From Midland to North Mill
Editor's Pick: 4th of July at The Burl Outdoors | Saturday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | Burl Outdoors | With a great view of the fireworks later, this is a fab place to post up for some brews, hot dogs, and great bands like DeeOhGee.
Fireworks Spectacular | Saturday, July 4 | 10 p.m. | Main and Oliver Lewis
Editor's Pick: Red, White & Blues | Sunday, July 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater | Local legend TeeDee Young plays.

And if that's not enough, the "Hamilton" sing-a-long in Jacobson Park was rescheduled for July 18. View the complete city activities list.

Road trip-worthy

Editor's Pick: Tedx At Soards Road | Saturday, July 4 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Georgetown | $100 | A day of big ideas before the big fireworks.
Editor's Pick: Liberty Hall America250 Music Festival | Friday, July 3 | 2-8:30 p.m. | Riverview Park, Frankfort | This free festival features a stacked lineup with Cole Chaney, The Local Honeys, Mash Grass + more.
Kentucky Celebrates America 250 | Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Ky. Historical Society campus, Frankfort | Music, history, and a beer garden will be featured at this Capitol celebration.