FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan.

Fireworks at Fort Leavenworth
4 p.m.
Garnett Avenue at Merritt Lake, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Concessions, games, concert, "Salute to the Union" at 8 p.m. and fireworks at dusk over Merritt Lake. Rain date = July 5
Click here for more information.

GARDNER, Kan.

4th of July Fireworks at Gardner Edgerton High School
starting at 6 p.m.
425 North Waverly Road, Gardner, Kan. 66030
Celebrate our nation's independence with an evening of tailgating, family fun and fireworks! Tailgating begins at 6:00 p.m. with hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, soda and water. Proceeds from the tailgating will benefit Festival on the Trails. Festival on the Trails will be held in downtown Gardner September 12 to 14. Fireworks at dusk.
gardnerchamber.com

INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

Celebrate Independence! in Independence!
July 4 - 5
Independence Square, Truman Library, 500 U.S. 24 Highway, Mormon Visitors Center, 937 West Walnut
Begin your day with a patriotic children’s parade from 23rd street up Main to the Square at 10 a.m. The Harry S. Truman Museum and Library will offer reduced admission on July 4 and on the 5th, historic re-enactors and 1860s crafts for kids. At dusk, relax and enjoy music and a massive fireworks display at the Mormon Visitors Center.
Admission: Free, $5 at Truman Library July 4
www.visitindependence.com

KANSAS CITY, Kan.

Fireworks after the Kansas City Wizards Game
CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway Kansas City, Kan. 66111
Special 4th of July post-game fireworks show after the Wizards game against the Houston Dynamo. kcwizards.com

Pierson Park
Fireworks on July 3rd, beginning at 9:45 p.m at Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th St.

wycokck.org

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

KCRiverFest Presented by KCTV5
July 3 / 4 - 11 p.m.
July 4 / 1 - 10:30 p.m.
Berkley Park on the Riverfront
Favorite local bands will headline the fourth annual KCRiverFest, a family event supporting Friends of the River – Kansas City July 3 and 4. Presented by KCTV5 and 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 national-caliber fireworks and family entertainment.
Admission: Adults $5 / Ages 12 & under FREE
www.KCRiverFest.com

Fireworks at Worlds Of Fun
10 p.m. Fireworks
Kansas City, north of the Missouri River on the east loop of I-435 at exit 54
worldsoffun.com

LAWRENCE, Kan.

Fireworks in Lawrence
West Second and Indiana streets, Burcham Park, Lawrence, Kan. 66044
Bring a picnic and enjoy the music at the fireworks extravaganza.

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo.

Booms & Blooms
9 p.m. - dark
Powell Gardens, about 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. Highway 50.
On Friday afternoon, live music begins at 7:30 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Symphony takes the stage. A fireworks display over the dark country sky immediately follows.
Admission: Adults $9 / Seniors 60+ $8 / Ages 5-12 $3 / members of Powell Gardens get in free!

OLATHE, Kan.

Olathe Public Fireworks
Dusk
Great Mall of the Great Plains, I-35 and West 151st Street, Olathe, Kan. Rain date is July 5.
Admission: Free

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.

Star Spangled Spectacular
4 - 11 p.m.
Corporate Woods Office Park, Overland Park, Kan.
Fireworks Display presented by The City of Overland Park. Simulcast on Q104. Music and activities throughout the day. Rain date = Sunday, July 5
www.starspangledspectacular.org/

PARKVILLE, Mo.

July 4th Festival
July 2 – July 5
Historic Downtown Parkville, MO
Carnival 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. July 2 - 5. Parade at 10 a.m. on July 4. Shuttle busses available from Parkville Commons & Park Hill South High School.
www.parkvillemo.net

LIBERTY, Mo.

Downtown Sugar Creek
Children's activities and the Saucy Jack Band begin at 6 p.m. The Liberty Summer Band starts at 9 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
Admission: Free

Lots of other cities and communities in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area have fireworks displays, parades and other events, so check their Web sites for information about their events.

KANSAS:

Bonner Springs
DeSoto
Gardner
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Leawood
Merriam
Mission
Olathe
Prairie Village
Tonganoxie

MISSOURI:

Belton
Blue Springs
Excelsior Springs
Gladstone
Grandview
Harrisonville
Kearney
Liberty
North Kansas City
Parkville
Pleasant Hill
Raymore
Raytown
Warrensburg

Other Events

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