KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several Kansas City-area cities are organizing fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day this year.
Here is a list of some free events in Missouri and Kansas that are scheduled toward the end of June and on the holiday itself, Friday, July 4:
Archie – June 21
There will be a fireworks show at the Archie Sports Complex, 34800 S. Butcher Road. The night kicks off at 7 p.m. with music, concessions and inflatables. The fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m.
Raymore – June 27
Raymore’s “Sprit of America Celebration,” set from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Recreation Park includes live music, food trucks, games and inflatables and ends with a fireworks show at dusk.
Shawnee – June 27
“Parked” in Shawnee features food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and live music at Stump Park, 4751 Woodland Drive. It starts at 5:30 p.m. with a fireworks show closing out the night around 9:30.
Lansing – June 28
The city of Lansing will hold its “Independence Days” celebration at Lansing High School, 1412 147th St. The event starts at 3 p.m. with rides, inflatables, live music, and it will offer food and drinks. The fireworks display is set to begin around 9:30 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine.
Kansas City, Kansas – June 30
“Fireworks in the Park” will take place at Pierson Park in KCK’s Turner neighborhood. Parking is limited and all entrances to the park will close at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:45 p.m. and is free to the public.
Blue Springs – July 3
“Red, White & Blue Springs” will have live music, vendors, games and food trucks at Young Park and Blue Springs South High School. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the fireworks show is expected to start at 9:30 p.m.
Bonner Springs – July 3
“Bonner Bash” will have food trucks, live music and of course fireworks located at Centennial Park. Fireworks will begin around 9:45 p.m.
Edgerton – July 3
A community picnic and fireworks show will be held at Martin Creek Park in Edgerton. Gates to the park open at 6 p.m. and the show will start around 9:45 p.m.
Higginsville – July 3
The Higginsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Family Fun & Fireworks Festivities” at Fairground Park. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will include live entertainment, concessions, kids games and fireworks at dusk. Bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held July 6.
Kearney – July 3
Kearney’s annual Fireworks Celebration will be at the Kearney Amphitheater, 3001 N. Jefferson St. There will be a concert starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.
Lee’s Summit – July 3
The city of Lee’s Summit will host “Legacy Blast” at Legacy Park. The gates to the park open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held July 5.
Liberty – July 3
“Liberty Fest” is scheduled 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, 2200 E. Old 210 Highway. The event is free to attend, but parking passes cost $10 per car at the venue. There will be kid-friendly activities, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and the fireworks show starts at 10 p.m.
Oak Grove – July 3
“Sparks and Stripes 2025” will be held at Bent Oak Park. There will be a DJ, food trucks, activities for families and a fireworks display. The event starts at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will happen at 9:45 p.m.
Odessa – July 3
Open to the public beginning at 5 p.m. at Dyer Park. Fireworks show will begin at dusk. There will be food trucks, a bounce house and face painting.
Roeland Park – July 3
A fireworks show is set to begin 9:45 p.m. at Bishop Miege, 5041 Reinhardt Dr, Roeland Park. This joint event is put on by the cities of Fairway, Roeland Park and Westwood.
De Soto – July 4
The city of De Soto will be holding “Red, White, Rhythm & Roots” from 6 to 10 p.m. at Riverfest Park. There will be vendors and live music. The fireworks show will start at 9:45 p.m.
Gladstone – July 4
Gladstone’s Independence Day celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Park with live music. There will also be a “Presentation of Colors” at 9:30 p.m., followed by the fireworks display about 9:35 p.m. Parking will be available at Oak Park High School.
Harrisonville – July 4
The city of Harrisonville will host a 4th of July fireworks display at City Park, 706 Ash St. starting at 9:15 p.m. There will also be food trucks on site. In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to July 5.
Kansas City – July 4
Kansas City’s Independence Day Celebration is the Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Grounds open at 3 p.m., rain or shine. The fireworks display is expected to begin around 9:35 p.m.
Leawood – July 4
Leawood’s “Celebration in the Park” starts at 6 p.m. at City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd. There will be food trucks, live music, free activities and a fireworks show, which will begin around 9:45 p.m.
Olathe – July 4
The city of Olathe said its fireworks show will start around 9:45 p.m. near the College Boulevard Activity Center, 11031 S. Valley Road.
Overland Park – July 4
Overland Park’s “Star Spangled Spectacular” is set to begin at 5 p.m. with food trucks and live music. Then at 10 p.m., Mayor Curt Skoog will lead a countdown to the fireworks show.
Parkville – July 4
Downtown Parkville will host its all-day 4th of July Celebration again this year. The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and is followed by a community parade at 10 a.m. A skydiving show is set to begin at 8:45 p.m. above English Landing Park and Main Street. The day ends with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. over the Missouri River.
Smithville – July 4
Smithville’s annual fireworks show will take place at Smithville Lake at Smith’s Fork Park. Parking will be available throughout and the show will begin at dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Independence – July 5
The city of Independence is partnering with the The Independence Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for a celebration from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 937 W. Walnut St. There will be family games, food trucks, and live music, with the fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m.
