Kansas City-Area 4th of July Fireworks 2018

There’s still tons of fireworks to look forward to, starting tonight!

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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