Kansas City-Area 4th of July Fireworks 2018

Independence Day is coming soon, and so are many KC-area fireworks displays! Here’s a look at the many 4th of July Fireworks displays to look forward to in and around the KC Metro area…starting soon. Be sure to let us know where your favorite fireworks are happening in the comments section below, or on our Facebook page!

Friday, June 22, 2018

• Excelsior Springs MO WaterFest and Fireworks – This 2-day family-friendly festival runs June 22-23, with fireworks at dusk on June 23; downtown Excelsior Springs

Saturday, June 23, 2018

• Excelsior Springs MO WaterFest and Fireworks – This 2-day family-friendly festival runs June 22-23, with fireworks at dusk on June 23; downtown Excelsior Springs
• City of Greenwood, MO Freedom Fest and Fireworks – Lots of family fun taking place at Hitt Park, including fireworks
• Kansas City T-bones Post-Game Fireworks at CommunityAmerica Ballpark

Thursday, June 28, 2018

• Bonner Blast Fireworks Celebration – Downtown Bonner Springs, KS, at Kelly Murphy Park – the fun begins at 8pm; fireworks start at 9:45pm

Friday, June 29, 2018

• Lansing KS Fireworks – The fun will start at 6pm with inflatable rides, food vendors and more! Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park – approximately 9:30pm
• Star Spangled Swim: Singing & dancing to patriotic music, participate in a parade around the center, decorate a flag cookie, then splash around in the indoor pool! 10am-12:30pm at Blue Valley Activity Center, $20/$25 (non-resident); for ages 2-5 with participating adult

Saturday, June 30, 2018

• Booms & Blooms – Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO – tons of hands-on activities for kids begin at 3pm, Lee’s Summit Symphony at 7:30pm and fireworks at 9pm
• Raymore Spirit of America Celebration – Recreation Park, Raymore, MO – 7-10pm; live music, food trucks, concessions and activities; fireworks begin around 9:40pm

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

• Annual July 3 Fireworks Celebration (Kearney, MO) – Kearney Amphitheater, concert at 7:30pm; fireworks at 9:30pm
•  Cities of Westwood, Fairway, Mission Woods, Roeland Park & Westwood Hills Fireworks – St. Agnes Athletic Field at dusk; 5130 Mission Rd, Roeland Park, KS 66205
• Independence Day Celebration, City of Independence – gates open at 6pm, entertainment begins at 7pm, fireworks at 9:30pm; at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Pageant Grounds & Mormon Visitor Center, 937 W. Walnut, Independence, MO
• Liberty4thFest, Liberty, MO – Fountain Bluff Sports Complex, the fun begins at 6pm with food trucks & tons of family-fun activities; fireworks begin at 10pm
• Legacy Blast Fireworks, Lee’s Summit – Legacy Park – Open 5-10pm; concessions, face-painting, balloon artists, and bounce houses for kids 12 and under
• Kansas City T-bones Post-Game Fireworks at CommunityAmerica Ballpark

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

On the Missouri Side –

• Red, White & Blue Springs 4th of July – festivities begin at 6:30pm; fireworks at 9:45pm; Blue Springs High School, Peve Stadium, 2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015
• Parkville (MO) July 4th Celebration – full day of fun beginning with a parade at 10am and ending with fireworks at 9:45pm
• KC Riverfest – Berkley Riverfront Park, KCMO – festival food, live music, and fireworks! 4-10pm, $5/person, 12&under free
• Smithville Lake Annual Fireworks Display – 9pm at the Dam and Litton Way
• Gladstone MO Fireworks – Oak Grove Park – 7-10:30pm with live music followed by fireworks
• Platte City Fireworks – patriotic music with fireworks beginning around 9:45pm – Platte Ridge Park, 17130 371 Hwy, Platte City, MO 64079
• Higginsville Family Fun & Fireworks Festival – Fairground Park – fun begins at 5:30pm; fireworks at dusk
• KC Royals Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at the K

On the Kansas Side –

• Fireworks and Salute to the Union – Fort Leavenworth, KS – Entertainment begins at 5pm, a Salute to the Union ceremony at 8:30pm; fireworks at 9:30pm; Merritt Lake – Grant Ave. Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
• Fourth of July Celebration – Leawood City Park – activities begin at 6pm; music begins at 7:30pm; fireworks at 9:45pm, admission is free, an all-access ride/activity wristband is $5
• Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular, Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS – gates open at 5pm and includes live music; fireworks begin at 9:45pm
• Olathe KS Fireworks – College Boulevard Activity Complex (CBAC), 11031 S. Valley Parkway, at 9:45 pm
• Gardner KS Fireworks – Live entertainment, fun kids activities and food vendors starts at 3:30pm, fireworks at 10pm at Celebration Park, 32501 W. 159th St., Gardner, KS 66030
• Stilwell KS Parade & Fireworks – parade and fireworks 7:30 to 9:30; KCPL Service Center located at 19950 Newton Street (69 Highway and 199^th Street) in Stilwell, Kansas 66085
• Kansas City T-bones Post-Game Independence Day Fireworks at CommunityAmerica Ballpark

And the Fourth of July in Kansas City isn’t ALL about fireworks! There are some other great ways to celebrate the 4th:

• Don’t miss the Parkville (June 29-July 4) and Prairie Village VillageFest daytime celebrations!
• Nellies Mini Parade – 4th of July Celebration (Smithville) – 11am at the Smithville Heritage Business District
  115 E. Main St., Smithville MO 64089
• Mahaffie Farm Independence Day – Have some old-fashioned Independence Day fun this July 4 at Mahaffie Farm; or check out Fireworks: 1860s style at Mahaffie Farm on July 5 from 6-10pm
• Missouri Town 1855 Independence Day – 9am to 4:30pm – Experience Independence Day from the 1850s with food, music, speeches and a parade
• 4th of July at the Farmstead – Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, Overland Park, KS – activities from 9am-noon including bike parade, pig calling, and more for your little ones
• Community Days Parade, Lenexa, KS – beginning at 10am in Old Town Lenexa

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