KCRiverFest
UPDATED: 10:06 pm CDT July 4,
2009
Join KCTV5 personalities at Berkley Riverfront Park this weekend!For more information, visit KCRiverFest.com.
Click here to purchase discounted tickets now!
Chief Meteorologist Katie Horner will provide the official weather forecast for the festival.
What is KCRiverFest?
Kansas City’s premier Independence Day event is an opportunity for our community to come together for a fun, family celebration on our nation’s birthday. Located at Kansas City’s Riverfront at Berkley Park, KCRiverFest has become “Kansas City’s Riverfront Tradition;” known as the only place in downtown Kansas City to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and family entertainment.Who started KCRiverFest?
KCRiverFest is organized by Friends of the River (FOR-KC). Incorporated in November 2002, FOR-KC is a not-for-profit organization created to promote awareness and public use of the Riverfront throughout the metropolitan area. The organization addresses a wide variety of interests including history and education; conservation; recreation and entertainment. FOR-KC works to create a more vibrant Riverfront today and a more vibrant region in the future.When is KCRiverfest?
July 3 & 4. For a complete schedule of each day’s entertainment and activities, click here.How much does it cost?
Admission is $6 at the gate. Purchase online for $5. Only cash accepted at the gate. Children under 5 are FREE!Where do I park?
KCRiverfest offers limited paid parking on Front Street at $10 per car, per day or catch the free shuttle right to the front gate. Pick-up and drop-off locations are at Third Street and Grand Avenue, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, and Seventh Street and Grand Avenue. Watch for the yellow buses, which run continuously during festival hours -- except for a pause in service between 9 and 10:45 p.m. on July 4. Click here for maps to park and parking/shuttle route.Can I bring in food, water, an ice chest or cooler?
Sorry, no. But there will be plenty of great food and beverage options!What activities and attractions will I find at KCRiverFest?
The event will feature food, exhibits and riverfront marketplace, childrens rides and activities (additional fee) and musical entertainment by local bands culminating in a stirring performance by the U.S. Air Force Band prior to KC's Pyro Spectacular Firework display on July 4.Will there be security?
KCRiverfest is dedicated to making your RiverFest experience a fun and safe one. Security officers will be patrolling the festival grounds at all times, including overnight. The American Red Cross will also be at the festival.How can I volunteer?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.How can I become a sponsor of KCRiverfest?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.How can my group, club or organization get a booth at KCRiverfest?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.
Click here to purchase discounted tickets now!
Chief Meteorologist Katie Horner will provide the official weather forecast for the festival.
What is KCRiverFest?
Kansas City’s premier Independence Day event is an opportunity for our community to come together for a fun, family celebration on our nation’s birthday. Located at Kansas City’s Riverfront at Berkley Park, KCRiverFest has become “Kansas City’s Riverfront Tradition;” known as the only place in downtown Kansas City to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and family entertainment.Who started KCRiverFest?
KCRiverFest is organized by Friends of the River (FOR-KC). Incorporated in November 2002, FOR-KC is a not-for-profit organization created to promote awareness and public use of the Riverfront throughout the metropolitan area. The organization addresses a wide variety of interests including history and education; conservation; recreation and entertainment. FOR-KC works to create a more vibrant Riverfront today and a more vibrant region in the future.When is KCRiverfest?
July 3 & 4. For a complete schedule of each day’s entertainment and activities, click here.How much does it cost?
Admission is $6 at the gate. Purchase online for $5. Only cash accepted at the gate. Children under 5 are FREE!Where do I park?
KCRiverfest offers limited paid parking on Front Street at $10 per car, per day or catch the free shuttle right to the front gate. Pick-up and drop-off locations are at Third Street and Grand Avenue, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, and Seventh Street and Grand Avenue. Watch for the yellow buses, which run continuously during festival hours -- except for a pause in service between 9 and 10:45 p.m. on July 4. Click here for maps to park and parking/shuttle route.Can I bring in food, water, an ice chest or cooler?
Sorry, no. But there will be plenty of great food and beverage options!What activities and attractions will I find at KCRiverFest?
The event will feature food, exhibits and riverfront marketplace, childrens rides and activities (additional fee) and musical entertainment by local bands culminating in a stirring performance by the U.S. Air Force Band prior to KC's Pyro Spectacular Firework display on July 4.Will there be security?
KCRiverfest is dedicated to making your RiverFest experience a fun and safe one. Security officers will be patrolling the festival grounds at all times, including overnight. The American Red Cross will also be at the festival.How can I volunteer?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.How can I become a sponsor of KCRiverfest?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.How can my group, club or organization get a booth at KCRiverfest?
Just call EventPros at 816. 960.3400.
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