JULY 2021 – It’s our pleasure to share the best of the best with you! Here are our recommended 4th of July celebrations in Kansas City. Most, but not all include a fireworks show. Be sure to note the dates of each event, as not all are on the 4th. Click the links for times and more details. Have a safe and happy holiday!

 

CELEBRATIONS IN KANSAS

Kansas City Air Show
July 3 & 4 – New Century AirCenter, Gardner
The US Navy Blue Angels 75th anniversary celebration

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Community Picnic & Fireworks Show
July 3 – Martin Creek Park, Edgerton
Free food & t-shirts, bounce house, face painting, fireworks

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Gardner Independence Day Festival
July 4 – Celebration Park, Gardner
Food trucks, live music and fireworks

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Celebration in the Park
July 4 – Leawood City Park
Kids’ activities, live music and fireworks

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The Fourth of July in Stilwell
July 4 – Parade: 192nd St, Fireworks: Evergy Service Center
Parade, food & drinks, fireworks

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De Soto Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 – Riverfest Park, De Soto
Vendors, music and fireworks

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Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular
July 4 – Corporate Woods Founders Park, Overland Park
Fireworks show

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Olathe Red, White & Blue Fireworks
July 4 – College Boulevard Activity Complex, Olathe
Fireworks show

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CELEBRATIONS IN MISSOURI

Spirit of America Celebration
July 2 – Recreation Park, Raymore
Food trucks, kids’ activities, music and fireworks

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Stars & Stripes Picnic
July 3 – Liberty Memorial, south side grounds
Picnicking, shopping, food trucks and fireworks

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Liberty Fest
July 3 – Capitol Federal Sports Complex, Liberty
DJ, kids’ activities, fireworks

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American Jazz Walk of Fame induction & Fireworks
July 3 – Great Lawn, behind the American Jazz Museum
Induction, concert, fireworks

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Parkville Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 – Downtown Parkville
Parade, pancake breakfast, music, skydiving exhibition and fireworks

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Platte City Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 – Main Street, Downtown Platte City
Free food, music, activities

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Weston Community Celebration
July 4 – Main Street, Weston
Parade, family activities, fireworks

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KC Riverfest
July 4 – Berkley Riverfront Park
Food trucks, music and fireworks

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Red, White & Blue Springs
July 4 – Blue Springs South High School
Music, food trucks, vendors and fireworks

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