KC area fireworks displays, parades and other events planned to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2009:
Lee’s Summit – Legacy Blast: Free fireworks event set to music. Food vendors, entertainers and inflatables available prior to fireworks display. Enter through the south entrance of Legacy Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Oak Grove – Celebrate Freedom: Webb Park, activities such as children’s games, vendor booths, music and entertainment start at 6 p.m., fireworks start at 10 p.m.
KC Riverfest – Richard Berkeley Riverfront Park: Ongoing events July 3rd and July 4th, fireworks both nights at 10:05 p.m. each night. Tickets are $6 at the gate, children age 5 and under are free.
http://www.kcriverfest.com/ Parkville Fireworks and Festival – English Landing Park: Carnival and festival events 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, July 1 – 3. Saturday, July 4 parade at 10 a.m., carnival 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., beer garden 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and fireworks over the Missouri River at 9:45 p.m. Shuttles are offered from 6pm-midnight to and from Park Hill South High School and Park University.
http://www.parkvillemo.org/ Corporate Woods Star Spangled Spectacular – Corporate Woods, 109th and Mastin: Food and beverage vendors, free admission and live concerts on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
http://www.starspangledspectacular.org/ Independence Fireworks Display – Mormon Visitor Center, 937 W. Walnut, Independence: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Worlds of Fun Fireworks – Worlds of Fun, I-435 and Parvin Road, Kansas City, Mo.: Annual display visible from inside the park or by parking nearby. Fireworks start Saturday, July 4 at 10 p.m.
http://www.worldsoffun.com/ Booms and Blooms – Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo.: Friday, July 3rd. Food and flower vendors, various activities throughout the day. Park opens at 9 a.m. Fireworks at Dusk.
http://www.powellgardens.org/ Smithville Marina Fireworks -- Smithville Fork at Smithville Lake, 1601 DD Highway, Smithville: Saturday, July 4th fireworks display at dusk. Visible at the marina, by boat or at Smith’s Fork Park.
http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/sm/Calendar.cfm Palehorse Riders Country Music Show and Fireworks -- Harrisonville City Park and Amphitheatre, 706 Ash Street, Harrisonville, Mo.: Saturday, July 4th from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free music show and free fireworks display event.
http://www.ci.harrisonville.mo.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=885 Missouri Wine Festival -- Elms Resort & Spa, 420 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, Mo.: Saturday, July 4 from noon to 9 p.m., Missouri wineries offer tastings, plus music, local and regional artists and crafters. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
http://www.eswinefestivals.com/ Gladstone Fireworks Display -- Oak Grove Park, NE 76th Street and N. Troost. Events start at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at appx. 9:50 p.m.
Sugar Creek Fireworks Display -- Mike Onka Memorial building, 11520 Putnam. Parade at 11 a.m., Heritage Philharmonic (formerly the Independence Symphony) at 8 p.m., and fireworks at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m. Shuttle available starting at 6 p.m. at Sterling and Evans. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Platte City – Family Fun Day: Pncake breakfast, games, bicycle rodeo, 5K run, pool activities, flag ceremony, entertainment and fireworks. Platte County R-III Campus, 1501 Branch (Highway 92), Platte City. www.plattecitymo.com
Weston Jaycees Celebration – Ice cream social, entertainment, Missouri Valley Skydivers, fireworks. Activities start at 6 p.m. at West Platte High School, 935 Washington Street, Weston. www.westonmo.com
Harrisonville – Pale Horse Riders Country Music Festival, featuring 5 bands, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. Harrisonville City Park and Amphitheater, 706 Ash Street, Harrisonville.
Olathe – Free fireworks display, 9:30 p.m. at the Great Mall of the Great Plains. www.olatheks.org
Wizards at Community America Ballpark – Wizards take on the Houston Dynamo at 8 p.m., with fireworks display after the game. www.kcwizards.com
Basehor, Kansas – Food and concessions available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parade on 155th Street from Leavenworth Road to Parallel Parkway at 6:30 p.m. Games, activities and music, followed by color guard and fireworks at about 9:15 p.m. Basehor-Linwood High School 155th Street and Parallel Parkway.
Liberty 4th Fest -- Children's activities and music beginning at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Founttain Bluff Sports Complex, 2200 East Old Missouri 210 Highway.
Fairway & Westwood -- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt, Roeland Park.
