Kansas City's 4th of July Guide

2024 Edition

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Your guide to local fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations!

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    Worlds of Fun

    Jul 13, 2024

    Worlds of Fun

    KC Nights at Worlds of Fun will be the ultimate Kansas City summer party that keeps the excitement high as the sun goes down every Saturday and Sunday from July 13-28.

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    Jun 29, 2024

    Merriam Marketplace

    Each year, Downtown Merriam and the surrounding area transforms into perfect rows of patriotic pride as Flags 4 Freedom volunteers place United States flags at the Merriam Marketplace and along Merriam and Johnson Drive.

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    Jun 22, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Evangel Church

    We'll have entertainment for the whole family with music, inflatables, water games, a video game truck, and of course, we'll wrap up the night with one of KC's premier fireworks displays!

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    Jun 28, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Recreation Park

    Enjoy live music and activities starting at 6 p.m. with food trucks and concessions available and inflatables, games and activities for the kids!

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    Jun 29, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    LifeQuest Church

    LifeQuest Church is inviting all our friends and families from the community to join us for a FREE fireworks show, right here at LifeQuest Church. We'll have bounce houses, yard games, and more!

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    Jun 29, 2024

    Hitt Park

    Freedom Fest is an outdoor event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, rides and games, and a fireworks display that begins at 9:30pm. Event attendance is free with rides/games packages available for pre-order and purchase at the gate.

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    Jul 12, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Pierson Park

    You and your family are invited to join us for FREE in Pierson Park for the show!

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    Jul 7, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Dyer Park

    Food Trucks and Vendors Open at 5:00 PM. Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.

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    Jul 3, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Legacy Park

    Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 6 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

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    Jul 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty

    Fun, games, live music, food trucks and fireworks.

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    Jul 3, 2024 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Blue Springs High School

    Celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White & Blue Springs! This celebration will have live music, fireworks, vendors, food trucks and more. Come enjoy entertainment in the Adult Zone, Kids Zone and Family Zone with music, games and more.

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    Jul 3, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Shawnee Indian Mission

    Join us for a fabulous fireworks display on July 3 at the Bishop Miege/St. Agnes fireworks display. This is one of Johnson County’s biggest displays!

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    Jul 5, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Kearney Amphitheatre

    The City of Kearney Fireworks Celebration scheduled for tonight at Jesse James Park will be postponed to Friday July 5th. Friday night beginning at 5 pm there will be inflatable air toys, cotton candy and concessions, culminating with Fireworks.

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    Jul 3, 2024 7:10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

    Kauffman Stadium

    Drones meet Fireworks in this epic Wednesday night show in the sky! After the game on July 3rd, over 300 drones will create bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty, and more as we celebrate our country. This patriotic display will be the first of its ...

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    Jul 5, 2024 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

    Corporate Woods Office Park

    We’re disappointed to announce that due to extremely muddy conditions in the park and the threat of more weather in the forecast, the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular is canceled for Thursday, July 4.

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    Jackson County Parks + Rec

    Jul 4, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Missouri Town Living History Museum

    Experience how Missourians celebrated our nation's independence in the 19th century. Patriotic speeches, children’s games, period cooking and dancing are just a few of the many interpretive activities you’ll find as you explore the mid-19th centu...

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    Jul 4, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Worlds of Fun

    Make sure to catch Worlds of Fun’s Star-Spangled Night Fireworks Spectacular, Kansas City’s premier patriotic fireworks show. Experience an unforgettable fireworks display synchronized to the stirring tunes of patriotic music.

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    Jul 4, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Prairie Village Municipal Campus

    Everyone is invited to VillageFest! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

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    Jul 4, 2024

    Downtown Parkville

    Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m.

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    Jul 4, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Platte County Fairgrounds

    Food, Music, Fun & Patriotic Activities

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    Jul 5, 2024 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

    Leawood City Park

    We're still planning to light up the sky (weather permitting) tomorrow night! Our fireworks display will take place tomorrow, July 5th at 9:45pm. Parking will be allowed in the park until the lots fill.

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    Jul 4, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Celebration Park

    Country music fans are in for a special treat at this year’s celebration which will feature two well-known artists in the industry - Morgan Evans and George Birge.

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    Jul 4, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Stilwell Community Park

    Enjoy the 51st annual United We Stand for Freedom Parade, music, food trucks, and fireworks in Stilwell.

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    Jul 4, 2024 7:10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

    Kauffman Stadium

    Celebrate July 4th with fireworks at The K, after the Royals vs. Rays game! 🎆 Don't miss the dazzling show of vibrant colors and thrilling displays!

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    Jul 4, 2024 9:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

    College Boulevard Activity Center

    Celebrate Independence Day in Olathe on July 4 with the annual fireworks display at the College Boulevard Activity Center. The show begins at dark, approximately 9:45 p.m.

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    Jul 4, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Smith's Fork Park

    Join us for the annual Smithville Fireworks Show sponsored by the City of Smithville and Clay County! This free fireworks show will be set off from Smith's Fork Park (North side of the Spillway) at dusk, roughly 9PM.

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    Jul 5, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Independence Square

    Join us for the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 5 at 937 W. Walnut St. Enjoy a Kite Display by Great American Kites, live music, food trucks, and fireworks!

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    Jul 6, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Weston

    Children's Parade kicks off the night - then music and Street dancing until Fireworks start at dusk (bottom of Main St).

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    Jul 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm

    Independence Day during the Mahaffie era was the biggest holiday of the year. Activities typically included: speeches, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and celebrating the Heroes of 1776.