Leaf Pick Up Schedule for Thanksgiving The Mishawaka Central Services Department will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will move through the city in 3 days from November 25th-27th and will do our best to pick up all areas. Please have your leaves raked to the curb by Monday, November 25th. Once we move through an area, we will not return on your scheduled day. Leaves may always be bagged and put out with your weekly trash pick-up or taken to the Mishawaka Recycling Center, 1105 E. 5th St., from 8:30am to 3:15pm, Tuesday through Saturday if you are a City of Mishawaka resident. Please note that the Mishawaka Recycling Center will be closed November 28th and 29th.
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Independence Day Is Approaching, And So Is Mishawaka’s Iconic Firework Show!

As Independence Day approaches, so does Mishawaka’s iconic Independence Day Celebration! The Independence Day Celebration is a highly anticipated event filled with spectacular fireworks, lively music, and a sense of community spirit. Mishawaka’s long-awaited Independence Day Celebration will be held on June 29th, 2024, from 3-10 pm at Central Park. 

The centerpiece of the celebration is the fireworks display beginning at dusk. The fireworks show is a mesmerizing display of colors and explosive patterns. Fireworks are not just a stunning visual, but an experience that creates memories for friends and families to share long after the show. Mishawaka’s fireworks show has a chance to be pushed back due to the chance of rain, but Mishawaka’s Parks and Recreation Department will do everything that can be done to make sure that the fireworks show commences. 

In addition to a dazzling fireworks show, there will be activities suitable for everyone in attendance, regardless of age. The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department ensures that each event is a high-quality experience for the community and visitors, with affordability and entertainment being top priorities. Children can take part in all the festivities with unlimited play wristbands priced at just $15. Families can explore crafts and retail offerings from various vendors, enjoy BMX bike shows, a foam party, face painting, Touch-a-Truck, axe throwing, and even participate in a Deka Race. 

Visitors can also indulge in the food provided by participating vendors, and adults can purchase alcoholic beverages provided by Mishawaka Public House Beer Garden. The celebration will also feature live entertainment from numerous bands starting at 4:45 pm and going on until 10:15 pm. 

The Mishawaka Independence Day Celebration is an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The celebration is an environment that brings the community together through grand experiences that create memories that last a lifetime. It is more than just a celebration: it is an experience that will foster lasting memories long after the fireworks fade. 

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