The night skies over Kansas City will glow brighter than usual this week as Fourth of July celebrations kick off across the region. From live music to family-friendly activities, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Independence Day before fireworks light up the sky.
Here’s where you can celebrate the holiday in Kansas City:
Stars and Stripes Picnic — July 4
- Where: National World War I Museum and Memorial
- When: Grounds open at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m.
- Details: Live performances throughout the afternoon; fireworks broadcast locally on KCTV
Other Fireworks and Celebrations
- Legacy Blast — July 3
- Where: Legacy Park, Lee’s Summit
- When: DJs and live music from 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- LibertyFest — July 3
- Where: Capitol Federal Sports Complex, Liberty
- When: Family activities, games, beer garden start at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Note: Free admission, $10 parking
- Fairway Fireworks — July 3
- Where: Bishop Miege, Fairway, Roeland Park, and Westwood
- When: Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
- Red, White and Blue Springs — July 3
- Where: Blue Springs South High School
- When: Food trucks and vendors from 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Star Spangled Spectacular — July 4
- Where: Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, Overland Park
- When: Park opens all day, food trucks at 5 p.m., live music, fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Worlds of Fun Celebration — July 4-5
- Where: Worlds of Fun
- When: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. both nights
- Note: Tickets required, $40 per day
- Independence Day Celebration — July 5
- Where: Independence Visitors’ Center
- When: Gates open at 5:30 p.m., live music and activities, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
