KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence Day is almost a week away and there are plenty of opportunities starting this week to see fireworks across the Kansas City area.
Some Independence Day events and fireworks displays are scheduled for the weekend, with even more planned on the actual holiday. Fireworks fans could see five days’ worth of shows in the KC area.
The KC Streetcar will operate on Wednesday, July 3 from 6 a.m. to midnight, Thursday, July 4, from 7 a.m. until midnight, Friday, July 5, from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. and Saturday, July 6, from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Here are over 21 firework displays and Fourth of July celebrations, listed by date, worth checking out:
Downtown Parkville – July 4
Downtown Parkville has a full day of festivities planned for Fourth of July. The fun starts with a parade at 10 a.m. Then fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m. Main Street and English Landing Park are prime spots to watch.
National World War I Memorial – July 4
Kansas City’s largest fireworks display is back again at the National WWI Memorial. Bring your blanket or chair and gather on the lawn forthe Stars and Stripes Picnicstarting at 3 p.m.
There will be dozens of local vendors, live music, with a fireworks display to follow around 9:40 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Smithville’s Fork Park– July 4
This fireworks show always has a beautiful background! Smithville Parks & Rec will hostits annual fireworks displayat Smith’s Fork Park, right on Smithville Lake. The show is set to start at dusk, roughly 9 p.m. You can watch the show from the park, on the lake or from the campground.
Bishop Miege High – July 5
The cities of Fairway, Roeland Park and Westwood are once again joining together to host their annualfireworks show at Bishop Miege High School. The show starts at dark, roughly 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be set off from the baseball field behind the school. The Bishop Miege parking lot will be closed once all parking spots are filled.
Independence Visitor’s Center – July 5
The city is partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Independence Stake for theannual Independence Day celebration. There will be live music, food trucks and, of course, fireworks. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m.
KCK’s Pierson Park – July 12
UPDATE: Fireworks show at KCK’s Pierson Park postponed due to weather
Kansas City, Kansas, is hosting a free firework show for familiesat Pierson Park. The display is planned to start at approximately 9:45 p.m. Make sure to arrive early; the city said once all the parking lots are full, the entrances into the park will be closed.
Lee Summit’s Legacy Park – July 3
Thisfree Independence Day eventin Lee’s Summit will feature food trucks, DJs, and children’s activities. Then don’t miss the fireworks show to wrap up the night. The gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Edgerton’s Martin Creek Park – July 3
The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a community picnic where there will be hot dogs and burgers while supplies last. Thisfree family-friendly eventwill also feature inflatables, face painting, a DJ and more. The fireworks take off around 9:45 p.m. Make sure to bring a blanket or chairs.
Edgerton leaders say parking is limited at the park. There is additional parking across the street at Big Bull Creek Park, and there will be free shuttles available, running from City Hall and Edgerton Elementary.
Kearney Amphitheater – July 3
The Kearney Amphitheateris hosting the band Funk Syndicate at its annual fireworks celebration. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. with free inflatable air toys for kids, free cotton candy for all, concessions available and more. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Blue Springs South High School – July3
Celebrate America’s holiday at the annualRed, White & Blue Springs. There will be live music, local vendors and fireworks, of course. Gates open at 3 p.m. and fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.
Liberty’s Capitol Federal Sports Complex – July 3
The annual Liberty Festwill feature food trucks, a beer garden, live music and more. The event starts at 6 p.m. with Lost Wax performing at 8 p.m. and fireworks lighting up the sky at 10 p.m. If you want to park at the sports complex, you have topurchase a parking passin advance.
Worlds of Fun – July 4
Worlds of Fun’s“Star-Spangled Night” will feature Kansas City’s premier patriotic fireworks show with the fireworks display synchronized to the stirring tunes of patriotic music.
Overland Park’s Corporate Woods Founders’ Park – July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Overland Park at theannual Star Spangled Spectacular. Visitors can enter the park all day, but the food trucks and live music start at 5 p.m. Fireworks will start at 10:05 p.m. Make sure to bring your blanket or chair.
Olathe’s College Boulevard Activity Center – July 4
Olathe’sannual July 4th fireworksdisplay will take place at the College Boulevard Activity Center. The show is scheduled to start at dark, approximately 9:45 p.m.
Leawood’s City Park – July 4
Celebrate the Fourth all day in Leawood! The city’s annualCelebration in the Parkkicks off at noon when the aquatic center opens. Then there will be kids activities, live entertainment and local vendors starting at 6 p.m. The fireworks take off at approximately 9:45 p.m.
There is limited free parking on Tomahawk Creek Parkway, so there are also free shuttles running all day to the park.
De Soto’s Riverfest Park – July 4
De Soto’s Fourth of July celebrationstarts at 7 p.m. with local vendors. Then the fireworks show lights up the sky at approximately 9:45 p.m. Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket.
Basehor’s Red White & Boom – July 4
The fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Field of Dreams Sports Complex with plenty of food trucks. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Parking will be limited.
Bonner Springs’ Kelly Murphy Park – June 27
Get in the holiday spirit early at theannual Bonner Blast event. Enjoy dinner from a local food truck. City Band will perform at 8:30 p.m. before fireworks take off at about 9:30 p.m. Make sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket.
Shawnee’s Stump Park – June 28
Theannual Parked eventkicks off July 4th weekend celebrations in Shawnee. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with different food trucks to choose from, a live band, vendors, activities for children, and sprinklers in the fields before ending the night with a full fireworks display around 9:30 p.m.
Raymore’s Recreation Park – June 28
Find food trucks, kids activities, live music and more atRaymore’s Spirit of America Celebrationto kick off the holiday weekend. The event starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks start just after dusk, around 9:15-9:25 p.m. Admission is free.
Lansing’s Towne Center – June 29
Lansing’sIndependence DaysCelebrationstarts off with live music, food trucks and rides at 3 p.m. The fireworks display is set to start around 9:30 p.m.
