Kansas City, MO – There are many celebrations scheduled around the Kansas City Metro for Independence Day, and with good weather expected for the holiday weekend... it's going to be a blast!
Here's a list of the big firework shows and the smaller events all around the Metro this weekend - on both Saturday and on the 4th of July on Sunday. A big shoutout and thanks to our reporting partner KMBC for helping compile this list:
Berkeley Riverfront's KC Riverfest 2021
When: 3-11pm - Sunday, July 4.
What: Fireworks, food and drink.
The fireworks show to start sometime after 10pm
Credit cards not accepted and everything is cash-only.
Where: Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park, 1298 Riverfront Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64101
Cost: Free
Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular
When: 9:45pm - Sunday, July 4
What: Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Fireworks start at 9:45pm
Due to COVID-19, no hosted entertainment, no food trucks leading up to the fireworks show.
Where: Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, 9711 W. 109th Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210
Cost: Free
National World War I Museum and Memorial: Stars and Stripes Picnic
When: Picnic from 3-6:30pm on Saturday July 3
Program beings at 6:30pm and lasts until 10pm - fireworks finish it off.
Music, food and more...
Firework display will last for about 20 minutes.
Where: 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108
Cost: Free, but concessions available for purchase.
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Search below for fireworks and festivals across the Metro on both sides of stateline:
MISSOURI
18th & Vine Jazz and Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 3rd
Two favorite traditions—Kansas City jazz and Fourth of July fireworks—combine on July 3 at 18th & Vine. The evening begins with the annual induction ceremony at the American Jazz Walk of Fame, then continues with a free concert and fireworks show.
Blue Springs Presents: Red White & Blue Springs
When: 6:30-10 p.m. July 4.
What: Food trucks, vendors and live music leading up to fireworks display starting at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Blue Springs South High School, 1200 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy, Blue Springs, Missouri, 640145
Cost: Free.
Four on the Fourth at Ward Parkway
When: 7:30 am July 4.
What: Celebrate Independence Day by running or walking 4 miles along Ward Parkway. Where: The race starts and finishes at the Ward Parkway Pavilion
Cost: $36, kids fun run $16.
Greenwood Freedom Fest
When: 4-10 p.m. June 26.
What: Outdoor event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, rides and games, and a firework display that begins at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hitt Park 907 S Allendale Lake Road, Greenwood, Missouri, 64034
Cost: Free, but ride/game packages available.
Harrisonville 4th of July Celebration
When: Fireworks start at dusk.
What: Food trucks and citywide fireworks display
Where: City Park, 706 Ash St., Harrisonville, Missouri, 64701
Cost: Free.
Higginsville’s celebration of Independence Day
When: 6 p.m. July 4 with fireworks starting at dusk.
What: The family fun and fireworks festivities will feature attractions for the entire family. Grab a lawn chair, blankets, family, friends and loved ones and meet at Fairground Park.
Where: Fairground Park, Higginsville, Missouri, 64037
Cost: Free, but concessions available for purchase.
Kansas City Zoo presents Red White & Zoo
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3 and July 4.
What: Have a blast this Independence Day at the Kansas City Zoo. Many of our animals will be receiving special patriotic enrichment to celebrate. Coloring sheets and crayons will be available in the lobby near our themed backdrop. Take your patriotic photo and post it on social media, tagging the Zoo in your post for your chance to win a KC Zoo themed prize pack.
Where: 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64132
Cost: Daily admission price.
Kearney Fireworks Celebration with Noe Palma
When: 5:30-10 p.m. July 2.
What: A concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free inflatable air toys for the children to play in from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free cotton candy at the amphitheater and playground.
Where: Kearney Amphitheater, 3001 North MO-33, Kearney, Missouri, 64060
Cost: Free, but concessions available for purchase.
Lathrop Fireworks Display
When: 9 p.m. July 4.
What: Citywide firework display.
Where: Lathrop Antique Show Grounds, 2488 Southeast Highway 33, Lathrop, Missouri, 64465
Cost: Free.
Liberty Fest
When: 6-10:30 p.m. July 3.
What: City of Liberty and the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce for Liberty Fest, an evening of family fun and fireworks. Live music from 8-10 p.m. and fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Where: Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, 2200 Old State Highway 210 Liberty, Missouri, 64068
Cost: Free, but concessions available for purchase.
Moonlight Movie Night
When: 9-11 p.m. July 1.
What: Join your friends on Independence Square for a summer tradition. Come early to shop, grab dinner or take a walk visiting our public art or a historic plaque tour. This year’s movie is the classic "Independence Day." Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a free, outdoor movie on the west side of the Pharaoh Cinema 4. The movie starts at dusk on Independence Square for a summer tradition.
Where: 100 S. Liberty, City of Independence, Missouri, 64050
Cost: Free.
Oak Grove Independence Day Celebration
When: 10 p.m. July 4.
What: Fireworks display from the highest point of Bent Oak Park.
Where: Bent Oak Park, 1300 Southeast 30th St., Oak Grove, MO 64075. Residents are encouraged to watch from their homes or somewhere around town.
Cost: Free.
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4.
What: Parkville's traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, carnival rides, food, fun, shopping and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Starting at 63rd Street & Hwy 9, ending in Historic Downtown Parkville.
Cost: Free.
Platte City's Independence Day Fireworks
When: 10 p.m. July 4.
What: Citywide firework display. Stadium seating will not be available due to construction at the high school. Optional viewing locations include Hillcrest Thrift Store, Platte Valley Bank, MCPL Library, YMCA, Price Chopper, Platte County Middle School, Siegrist and Compass Elementary schools.
Where: Platte County High School, 1501 Branch St., Platte City, Missouri, 64079
Cost: Free.
Raymore Spirit of America Fourth of July Celebration
When: 7-11 p.m. July 2.
What: Annual event with food trucks family activities live music and fireworks
Where: Recreation Park, 1011 S. Madison Street, Raymore, Missouri, 64083
Cost: Free, but concessions available for purchase.
Royals vs. Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium
When: 7:15 p.m. July 2.
What: Watch the KC Royals take on Twins along with Independence Day Fireworks following the game.
Where: Kauffman Stadium
Cost: Price of a ticket.
Smithville Fireworks
When: 7-10 p.m. July 4.
What: Fireworks on the water at Smithville Lake.
Where: 1610 County Road DD, Smithville, MO 64089
Cost: Free.
St. Joseph’s 4th of July Fireworks
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4.
What: Watch fireworks along the St. Joseph riverfront. Viewing is available in the parking lot of the Remington Nature Center and Heritage Park Sports Complex.
Where: Remington Nature Center, 1502 McArthur Drive, Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64505
Cost: Free.
Sugar Creek 4th of July Fireworks Display
When: 9 p.m. July 4.
What: Citywide fireworks display. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks.
Where: Kaw Field, 11598-11300 E Park St., Sugar Creek, Missouri, 64054
Cost: Free.
Weston July 4th Celebration
When: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. July 4.
What: Activities will start at 9 a.m. on Main Street with a parade. The street will be closed to traffic and parking from 8 a.m. until after fireworks around 10:45 p.m.
Where: 526 Main Street, Weston, Missouri, 64098. Fireworks will be visible from all around Weston.
Cost: Free.
KANSAS
Bonner Blast 2021
When: 8:30 July 1.
What: The City Band concert at 8:30 p.m., followed by an old-fashioned ice cream social. Fireworks display begins at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Kelly Murphy Park in Downtown Bonner Springs. Fireworks off K-7 and K-32
Cost: Free.
Edgerton 3rd of July
When: 6-9:45 p.m. July 3.
What: Annual community picnic at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Martin Creek Park, 36426-36452 E Nelson, Edgerton, Kansas, 66021
Cost: Free.
Celebrating the 4th at the Farm
When: 9 a.m.-noon July 4.
What: Families, kick off your Independence Day with old-fashioned games and activities, and participate in a bike parade at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.
Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, Kansas, 66221
Cost: Price of admission.
De Soto’s 4th of July Celebration at Riverfest Park
When: 7-10 p.m. July 4.
What: Vendors and band perform at 7 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Riverfest Park, 33440 W 79th St., De Soto, Kansas, 66018
Cost: Free.
Fourth of July in Stilwell
When: 5-9:30 p.m. July 4.
What: Parade takes place at 6 p.m., grounds open at 7 p.m. and a firework display will take place at 9-9:30 p.m.
Where: Fireworks will launch from the Evergy Service Center, 19950 Newton St., Stillwell, Kansas
Cost: Free.
Gardner July 4th Celebration
When: 4-10 p.m. July 4.
What: Live music, food vendors, entertainment and firework show starting at 10 p.m.
Where: Celebration Park, 32501 W. 159th St., Gardner, Kansas 66030
Cost: Free.
Lansing’s Independence Day Celebration
When: 6-9:45 p.m. July 3.
What: The event begins with inflatable rides and food vendors. Blane Howard will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park, located off 4-H Road on the west side of Lansing
Cost: Entry to the event is free and parking is free until 6 p.m. After that, parking will cost $1.
Leawood City Park July 4th Celebration
When: 6-9:30 p.m. July 4.
What: Food, entertainment, inflatables and slides.
Where: 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, Kansas, 66206
Cost: Free.
Lenexa Community Porch Parade
When: July 1-4.
What: Celebrate our country’s independence by participating in Lenexa’s annual hometown tradition with a new twist! The Lenexa Community Days Porch Parade’s theme is “There’s no place like home.” Lenexa residents, businesses, churches and organizations are encouraged to participate. Porch Parade entries will receive a special Community Days Porch Parade yard sign.
Where: Throughout the city of Lenexa
Cost: Free.
1860’s Independence Day Celebration at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3.
What: Enjoy 1860's living history activities such as visiting the blacksmith shop and 1865 farmhouse and riding the stagecoach. A reading of the Declaration of Independence takes place at noon.
Where: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66061
Cost: $5/youth, one free adult admission for one paid youth admission. Additional adults are $5. Ages 4 and under are free.
Olathe Fireworks Show
When: 9:45 p.m. July 4.
What: Annual fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Center
Where: 11031 S. Valet Parkway, Olathe, Kansas, 66061
Cost: Free.
Osawatomie Lights on the Lake
When: 3 p.m.-11 p.m. June 26.
What: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Lights on the Lake Parade June 27 at 7:30 p.m. on Osawatomie Main Street (100 E Main to 12th)
Where: Osawatomie City Lake, 32942 W Lakeside Drive, Osawatomie, KS 66064
Cost: Free.