With the 4th falling on a Saturday this year many people are going to be in search of a fun-filled weekend. I know I am going to enjoy a lazy day by the pool on Friday, but come Saturday bring on the fireworks. Here are the local Kansas City events lighting up the skyline this weekend…
MISSOURI METRO AREA
PARKVILLE: Fourth of July Celebration Parade at 10am; Carnival from 11am to 11pm; Fireworks at 9:45pm
KC Riverfest Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, MO; Gates open at 1pm; Water sports, Festival food, Live music, Children’s area and FIREWORKS!
Independence Day Celebration Mormon Visitors Center, Independence, MO; Concert at 8:30pm; Fireworks begin at dusk
Gladstone MO Fireworks Oak Grove Park, 76th and N. Troost; At dusk
Excelsior Springs MO Fireworks The Elms Resort and Spa; At dusk
Liberty 4th Fest Liberty, MO; Fountain Bluff Sports Complex on Old 210 Hwy; Live music and children’s activities begin at 6pm; Fireworks at 9:45pm
Legacy Blast Legacy Park, Lee’s Summit, MO; Food, inflatables, entertainment and FIREWORKS! Gates open at 6pm
Platte City Family Fun and Fireworks Breakfast, 5k, bike rodeo, TONS of activities during the day; Music and fireworks at night; Platte County R-3 High School, Platte City, MO
Raymore MO Fireworks Recreation Park, Raymore, MO; Live music and food beginning at 7pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm
Harrisonville MO Fireworks Harrisonville City Park; Pale Horse Riders Country Music Festival beginning at 11am; FIREWORKS at 9:30pm
KANSAS METRO AREA
Fireworks and Salute to the Union Fort Leavenworth, KS; Games, music, concessions begin at 4pm, Salute to the Nation at 8pm, fireworks, Merritt Lake, Fort Leavenworth. Picture ID required upon entering Fort Leavenworth. For more information contact Fort Leavenworth Public Affairs office, 913 684-1724
Party on the Hill First Family Church in south Overland Park; Carnival, games, music, food and FIREWORKS 4pm to 10pm
Fourth of July Celebration Leawood City Park 5pm to 10pm; Activities and music for kids
Basehor KS Fireworks Basehor-Linwood High School Football Field; 6:30pm Parade and LOTS of family fun; 9:15pm Fireworks
Lansing KS Fireworks Lansing City Park, 4H Road west of Main; Approximately 9:30pm
Star Spangled Spectacular Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS; Events from 4pm to 11pm – live music, inflatables and fireworks!
Olathe KS Fireworks Great Mall of the Great Plains, 151st St.; 9:30pm
Gardner KS Fireworks Gardner-Edgerton High School – 9:30pm
Fairway KS Fireworks Bishop Miege High School – 9:30pm
DeSoto KS July 4th Celebration Riverfest Park; Starts at 6pm with music and activities; fireworks at 9:45pm
Everyone have a Happy & Safe Independence Day!!
