If you’re looking for a unique, outdoor, and completely free activity for this weekend in Buenos Aires, get ready—the U.S. Embassy is celebrating Independence Day this Saturday, July 4, with a drone show in the sky above the Buenos Aires Planetarium.
Get ready to see the Palermo sky transform into a one-of-a-kind technological stage with a synchronized drone show celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence at a festival designed for the whole family.
For the first time in Buenos Aires: a drone and music show in Palermo this weekend
The most anticipated moment of the afternoon will undoubtedly be the state-of-the-art drone show. Dozens of lights will light up the Palermo sky, with drones moving to the beat of the music to form giant figures inspired by U.S. history.
Live music and activities for kids
If you think the drone show over the Planetarium is the only attraction, think again—this festival also features dance performances, culinary delights, and even a unique bus tour of Buenos Aires.
Starting at 3:00 p.m., Plaza Benjamín Gould—the plaza in front of the Galileo Galilei Planetarium—will transform into a cultural fair with a wide-ranging program. Here’s the schedule:
- Live Shows: You’ll be able to enjoy rock & roll bands, a gospel choir, and learn a few dance steps with the line dance performances.
- Kids’ Area: Games and interactive activities designed especially for the little ones.
- Travel and Tourism: For those planning a trip, you’ll find information booths where you can get answers to your questions about visas, study opportunities, exchange scholarships, and the best tourist destinations in the U.S.
The Freedom Bus arrives at its final stop
This festival in Buenos Aires marks the finale of Freedom 250, a tour organized by the Embassy to bring Independence Day celebrations to other cities and provinces such as Salta, Jujuy, Mendoza, San Juan, Chubut, Santa Fe, and Córdoba.
This July 4th, it’s Buenos Aires’ turn, and the drone show that will light up the sky above the Planetarium is one of the best things to do this weekend.
The festival starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. The drone show will take place toward the end of the event, as the festival’s closing act.
Weather conditions are key. If it rains or rain is forecast, the event will be canceled.
How to get to Plaza Benjamín A. Gould
Getting to Plaza Benjamín A. Gould (right across from the Planetarium) is a breeze, no matter where you are in the city. If you’re taking the bus, lines 37, 67, 102, 130, and 160 will drop you off just a few steps away.
If you’d rather take the subway to avoid weekend traffic, your best bet is to take Line D, get off at Plaza Italia station, and walk a few blocks along Avenida Sarmiento toward the Palermo Lakes.
