4th of JULY Events

jodmendez — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:16:54 +0000

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!!

Cactus Grill

jodmendez — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:08:33 +0000

Just visited Cactus Grill in Prarie Village for a Tuesday dinner out. It was an early dinner around 5pm and the restaurant had not reached it’s peak dining hour. After checking in with the hostess we were quickly seated. Our server provided us with chips & salsa and I used a ValPak coupon to get a free order of espinaca dip. Our dip and drinks arrived very shortly after ordering. On this occasion I ordered a Steak Taco platter. The food arrived after a short wait and looked delicious. The steak was cooked well done and matched wonderfully with the homemade taco shells. The drink choice for the evening was Jose Cuervo margaritas. They are 2 for $7.00 every day! That is a deal you can not beat. You can even get them flavored at the same price. My choice is the peach margarita and it is still the best I have ever had. I highly recommend this Prarie Village location over the Cactus Grill located in Leawood. Servers here are much more friendlier and efficient. Our service was top notch. I would highly recommend Cactus Grill for your Taco Tuesday.

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4th of JULY Events

Cactus Grill