Here is a roundup of firework displays and other celebratory events in cities, towns and communities across Kansas and Missouri. Weather or other factors could lead to changes. If there is an event that should be added or needs to be updated, email us, or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter. Kansas Bonner Blast 2022 When: 8:30 p.m. June 30. What: City Band Concert at 8:30 p.m. and a citywide firework display to follow. Where: Kelly Murphy Park in Downtown Bonner Springs, 129 Elm St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012. Cost: Free DeSoto’s 4th of July Celebration at Riverfest Park When: 7-10:30 p.m. July 4. Vendors open at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. What: Performance by Good Sam Club Band followed by a firework show. Where: Riverfest Park. 33440 W 79th St. De Soto, KS 66018 Cost: Free Edgerton 3rd of July When: 6-10:30 p.m. July 3. What: Annual community picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Where: Martin Creek Park, 36426-36452 E Nelson, Edgerton, KS 66021. Cost: Free Gardner Independence Day Festival When: 3-10 p.m. What: Live music, games, inflatables, activities, food vendors, presentation of colors and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m. Firework show that begins at 10 p.m. Where: Celebration Park. 32501 W. 159th St. Gardner, KS 66030. Cost: Free Independence Day at the Farm When: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. July 4. What: Old-fashioned games and activities and bike parade. Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66221. Cost: Included with admission. Lansing Independence Days Celebration When: 3-10 p.m. July 2. What: Live music, food trucks and rides beginning at 3 p.m. Two musical acts will entertain attendees until about 10 p.m. Fireworks will start shortly after the final musical set. Where: Lansing Towne Center Cost: Free Leawood Celebration in the Park When: 6-9:45 p.m. What: Live music, food vendors, kids’ activities and entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Where: Leawood City Park. 10601 Lee Boulevard, Leawood, Kansas 66206. Cost: Free Lenexa Community Days Parade When: 10 a.m. July 4. What: Annual Independence Day parade that goes throughout the city of Lenexa. The 2022 Parade Theme is Good Ol’ Summertime. Where: Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road Lenexa, KS 66215. Cost: Free Lenexa Freedom Run When: 7-9:00 a.m. July 4 What: Start Independence Day early with a 5K or 10K at the Lenexa Freedom Run. We welcome runners, walkers and strollers to participate in this family-friendly event. Where: Old Town Lenexa. 13446 Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215. Cost: $30. A patriotic T-shirt is included with registration. Olathe’s July 4th Fireworks When: 9:45 p.m. July 4. What: Annual fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Center. Where: 11031 S. Valet Parkway, Olathe, KS, 66061. Cost: Free Old-fashioned July 3rd Picnic at the Mission When: 6-10 p.m. July 3 What: Old-Fashioned Summer Picnic with music, games, food and drink. Stake out your viewing spot early by spreading your blanket where you want to sit. Or, reserve a table for your family and friends. The Mission volunteers will serve hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, popcorn, watermelon, cookies and ice cream. Enjoy patriotic music and play games while you wait for the darkness to fall and the fireworks to begin. Cost: $30 picnic for 2, $125 Reserved table for 8 Osawatomie’s Lights on the Lake When: 3- 9 p.m. June 25. What: Annual family-friendly 4th of July celebration. The event will have bounce equipment for toddlers to adults, face painting, a balloon artist, various food vendors, and live music featuring Sara Evans and Silver Bullet. Firework Spectacular to follow. Seating is general admission and is first-come, first-serve. Where: Osawatomie City Lake. 32942 W. Lakeside Drive, KS 66044 Cost: Price of ticket. Overland Park Star-Spangled Spectacular When Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. What: An evening of concerts, food, and fireworks. Mr. Stinky Feet, BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos and Nicole Springer will perform at this year’s event. Food Trucks will be on-site for purchases. Where: Corporate Woods Founders’ Park. 9711 W. 109th St. Overland Park, KS 66210. Cost: Free Red, White, and Baseball When: 11 a.m. July 3 What: Celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White and Baseball at KC Live! on Sunday, July 3rd. Enjoy some Royals baseball watching with BBQ, live entertainment, and more. Where: KC Live! Block Cost: Free The Fourth of July in Stilwell When: 5 – 9 p.m. July 4 What: Community parade, food and fireworks display. The parade takes place at 6 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Jam-N-Dogs will be selling hot dogs, water and candy-type snacks. There will also be a concession trailer selling shaved ice, walking tacos and root beer floats. Where: Stilwell Community Park. 6402 W. 207th St., Stilwell, KS 66085 Cost: Free 1860’s Independence Day Celebration When: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. July 2 What: Experience Independence Day 1860s style with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, cookstove demonstrations, stagecoach rides and more. Visitors can also meet Lady Columbia and Uncle Sam. Where: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm.1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061. Cost: $7 per adult and $5 per child ages 5-11. Olathe residents receive $2 off admission. Children aged 4 and under are free. Admission includes all activities. Missouri Greenwood Freedom Festival When: 4-10 p.m. June 25 What: Outdoor event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, rides and games, and a fireworks display that begins at 9:30 p.m. Where: Hitt Park. 907 S Allendale Lake Road, Greenwood, MO 64034. Cost: Free with rides/games packages available for pre-order and purchase at the gate. Independence Day Celebration in Independence When: 5:30- 10:00 p.m. July 2. What: Music, food trucks, and fireworks. Food trucks will be available and live music will begin at 7 p.m. and play through 8:45 p.m. The Spirit of Independence Concert Band will play at 9 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Where: Independence Square. 233 N. Main, Independence, MO 64050. Cost: Free Kearney Fireworks Celebration When: 5:30 p.m. July 3 What: Tate Stevens concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free inflatable air toys for the children to play in from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free cotton candy at the amphitheater and playground. Concessions are available for purchase. Where: Kearney Amphitheater. 3001 MO-33, Kearney, MO 64060. Cost: Free Lathrop Fireworks Display When: 9:00 p.m. July 4 What: Citywide firework display starting at dusk. Where: Lathrop Antique Show Grounds. 2488 Southeast Highway 33 Lathrop, MO 64465. Cost: Free Lee’s Summit Legacy Blast Fireworks Celebration When: 6-9:30 p.m. What: Firework display begins at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will be choreographed to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. Concessions, food truck vendors, face-painting, balloon artists, and inflatables for kids 12 and under will be at the baseball, soccer, softball and football venues before the fireworks. New entertainment this year will include DJs, interactive games and selfie stations. Where: Legacy Park1201-1501 NE Legacy Park Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Cost: Free Liberty 4th Fest When: 6-9:00 p.m. What: Activities, food trucks, beer garden, live music by Lost Wax, and fireworks. Beer, water and glow items will be available for purchase at the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce tent. Where: Capitol Federal Sports Complex. 2200 Old State Hwy 210, Liberty, MO 64068. Cost: Free but concessions are available for purchase. Parkville 4th of July Celebration When: 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. What: Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, a skydiving exhibition, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Parkville Cost: Free Platte City’s 4th of July Celebration When: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. What: Free food, music and activities for the entire family. Activities include a mega inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, balloon art, caricature sketches, face painting and more. Where: Platte County Fairgrounds 414 State Rte 92, Platte City, MO 64079. Cost: Free Raymore Spirit of America Fourth of July Celebration When: 7- 10 p.m. July 1 What: Food trucks, children's activities, live music by the 50+ piece American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City at 7 p.m. and then music from rock cover band Rosenbridge KC until it's time for fireworks at dusk. Where: Recreation Park.1011 S. Madison St Raymore, MO 64083. Cost: Free Red White and Blue Springs 4th of July When: 6:30- 9:45 p.m. July 4 What: This celebration will have live music, fireworks, vendors and more. The featured artist is The All-Stars Band. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start a 9:45 p.m. Where: Blue Springs South High School (Larry Stewart Memorial Stadium) Cost: Free Smithville Fireworks Display When: 9:00 p.m. July 1. What: Fireworks will be set off from Smith's Fork Park at dusk, roughly 9 p.m. Where: Smith's Fork Park.1601 County Road DD Smithville, MO 64089. Cost: Free Stars and Stripes Picnic When: 9:40 p.m. July 2. What: The National WWI Museum and Memorial and KC RiverFest will join forces for Kansas City’s official Independence Day Celebration. Grab a bite to eat, shop with local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy fireworks over the Memorial. Grounds open at 3 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:40 p.m. Cost: Free St. Joseph’s 4th of July Fireworks When: 9:30 – 10:00 p.m. What: Taste of Aloha and Funky Monkey Stuff food trucks found at the YMCA parking lot. Please note the fireworks display has moved locations for 2022. A viewing will be available throughout the North Shoppes parking lots with primary viewing at the YMCA, Green Acres, Regal Hollywood Theater, and Kohls. Where: 3601 North Village Drive St. Joseph, MO 64506. Cost: Free to watch the display. Food trucks will be there with items for purchase. Sugar Creek 4th of July Fireworks Display When: 9 p.m. July 4 What: Always on the Fourth. The lineup for the Parade begins on Sterling at 10 a.m. Fireworks begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. Where: LaBenite Park Cost: Free Ward Parkway Four on the 4th When: 7:30 a.m. July 4. What: Celebrate Independence Day by running or walking 4 miles along Ward Parkway. Where: Ward Parkway Pavilion Cost: $38, kids fun run $12 Weston July 4th Celebration When: 4- 9:40 p.m. July 2 What: Family parade 4 p.m., meet at Christian Church at 3:30 p.m., corn hole and more, 6 p.m. Street Dance and fireworks after dark. Where: Historic Downtown Weston Missouri. Cost: Free Worlds of Fun 4th of July Celebration When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. What: ‘Celebrate America!’ is back with an amazing lineup packed full of fun all-American attractions including the iconic Worlds of Fun firework celebration. Where: Worlds of Fun. 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City, MO 64161. Cost: Price of admission
Here is a roundup of firework displays and other celebratory events in cities, towns and communities across Kansas and Missouri. Weather or other factors could lead to changes. If there is an event that should be added or needs to be updated, email us, or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter.
Kansas
Bonner Blast 2022
When: 8:30 p.m. June 30.
What: City Band Concert at 8:30 p.m. and a citywide firework display to follow.
Where: Kelly Murphy Park in Downtown Bonner Springs, 129 Elm St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012.
Cost: Free
DeSoto’s 4th of July Celebration at Riverfest Park
When: 7-10:30 p.m. July 4. Vendors open at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
What: Performance by Good Sam Club Band followed by a firework show.
Where: Riverfest Park. 33440 W 79th St. De Soto, KS 66018
Cost: Free
Edgerton 3rd of July
When: 6-10:30 p.m. July 3.
What: Annual community picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Martin Creek Park, 36426-36452 E Nelson, Edgerton, KS 66021.
Cost: Free
Gardner Independence Day Festival
When: 3-10 p.m.
What: Live music, games, inflatables, activities, food vendors, presentation of colors and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m. Firework show that begins at 10 p.m.
Where: Celebration Park. 32501 W. 159th St. Gardner, KS 66030.
Cost: Free
Independence Day at the Farm
When: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. July 4.
What: Old-fashioned games and activities and bike parade.
Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66221.
Cost: Included with admission.
Lansing Independence Days Celebration
When: 3-10 p.m. July 2.
What: Live music, food trucks and rides beginning at 3 p.m. Two musical acts will entertain attendees until about 10 p.m. Fireworks will start shortly after the final musical set.
Where: Lansing Towne Center
Cost: Free
Leawood Celebration in the Park
When: 6-9:45 p.m.
What: Live music, food vendors, kids’ activities and entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Leawood City Park. 10601 Lee Boulevard, Leawood, Kansas 66206.
Cost: Free
Lenexa Community Days Parade
When: 10 a.m. July 4.
What: Annual Independence Day parade that goes throughout the city of Lenexa. The 2022 Parade Theme is Good Ol’ Summertime.
Where: Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road Lenexa, KS 66215.
Cost: Free
Lenexa Freedom Run
When: 7-9:00 a.m. July 4
What: Start Independence Day early with a 5K or 10K at the Lenexa Freedom Run. We welcome runners, walkers and strollers to participate in this family-friendly event.
Where: Old Town Lenexa. 13446 Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215.
Cost: $30. A patriotic T-shirt is included with registration.
Olathe’s July 4th Fireworks
When: 9:45 p.m. July 4.
What: Annual fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Center.
Where: 11031 S. Valet Parkway, Olathe, KS, 66061.
Cost: Free
Old-fashioned July 3rd Picnic at the Mission
When: 6-10 p.m. July 3
What: Old-Fashioned Summer Picnic with music, games, food and drink. Stake out your viewing spot early by spreading your blanket where you want to sit. Or, reserve a table for your family and friends. The Mission volunteers will serve hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, popcorn, watermelon, cookies and ice cream. Enjoy patriotic music and play games while you wait for the darkness to fall and the fireworks to begin.
Cost: $30 picnic for 2, $125 Reserved table for 8
Osawatomie’s Lights on the Lake
When: 3- 9 p.m. June 25.
What: Annual family-friendly 4th of July celebration. The event will have bounce equipment for toddlers to adults, face painting, a balloon artist, various food vendors, and live music featuring Sara Evans and Silver Bullet. Firework Spectacular to follow. Seating is general admission and is first-come, first-serve.
Where: Osawatomie City Lake. 32942 W. Lakeside Drive, KS 66044
Cost: Price of ticket.
Overland Park Star-Spangled Spectacular
When Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
What: An evening of concerts, food, and fireworks. Mr. Stinky Feet, BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos and Nicole Springer will perform at this year’s event. Food Trucks will be on-site for purchases.
Where: Corporate Woods Founders’ Park. 9711 W. 109th St. Overland Park, KS 66210.
Cost: Free
Red, White, and Baseball
When: 11 a.m. July 3
What: Celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White and Baseball at KC Live! on Sunday, July 3rd. Enjoy some Royals baseball watching with BBQ, live entertainment, and more.
Where: KC Live! Block
Cost: Free
The Fourth of July in Stilwell
When: 5 – 9 p.m. July 4
What: Community parade, food and fireworks display. The parade takes place at 6 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Jam-N-Dogs will be selling hot dogs, water and candy-type snacks. There will also be a concession trailer selling shaved ice, walking tacos and root beer floats.
Where: Stilwell Community Park. 6402 W. 207th St., Stilwell, KS 66085
Cost: Free
1860’s Independence Day Celebration
When: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. July 2
What: Experience Independence Day 1860s style with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, cookstove demonstrations, stagecoach rides and more. Visitors can also meet Lady Columbia and Uncle Sam.
Where: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm.1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061.
Cost: $7 per adult and $5 per child ages 5-11. Olathe residents receive $2 off admission. Children aged 4 and under are free. Admission includes all activities.
Missouri
Greenwood Freedom Festival
When: 4-10 p.m. June 25
What: Outdoor event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, rides and games, and a fireworks display that begins at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hitt Park. 907 S Allendale Lake Road, Greenwood, MO 64034.
Cost: Free with rides/games packages available for pre-order and purchase at the gate.
Independence Day Celebration in Independence
When: 5:30- 10:00 p.m. July 2.
What: Music, food trucks, and fireworks. Food trucks will be available and live music will begin at 7 p.m. and play through 8:45 p.m. The Spirit of Independence Concert Band will play at 9 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Independence Square. 233 N. Main, Independence, MO 64050.
Cost: Free
Kearney Fireworks Celebration
When: 5:30 p.m. July 3
What: Tate Stevens concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free inflatable air toys for the children to play in from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free cotton candy at the amphitheater and playground. Concessions are available for purchase.
Where: Kearney Amphitheater. 3001 MO-33, Kearney, MO 64060.
Cost: Free
Lathrop Fireworks Display
When: 9:00 p.m. July 4
What: Citywide firework display starting at dusk.
Where: Lathrop Antique Show Grounds. 2488 Southeast Highway 33 Lathrop, MO 64465.
Cost: Free
Lee’s Summit Legacy Blast Fireworks Celebration
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
What: Firework display begins at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will be choreographed to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. Concessions, food truck vendors, face-painting, balloon artists, and inflatables for kids 12 and under will be at the baseball, soccer, softball and football venues before the fireworks. New entertainment this year will include DJs, interactive games and selfie stations.
Where: Legacy Park1201-1501 NE Legacy Park Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64086.
Cost: Free
Liberty 4th Fest
When: 6-9:00 p.m.
What: Activities, food trucks, beer garden, live music by Lost Wax, and fireworks. Beer, water and glow items will be available for purchase at the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce tent.
Where: Capitol Federal Sports Complex. 2200 Old State Hwy 210, Liberty, MO 64068.
Cost: Free but concessions are available for purchase.
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
When: 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.
What: Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, a skydiving exhibition, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Parkville
Cost: Free
Platte City’s 4th of July Celebration
When: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
What: Free food, music and activities for the entire family. Activities include a mega inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, balloon art, caricature sketches, face painting and more.
Where: Platte County Fairgrounds 414 State Rte 92, Platte City, MO 64079.
Cost: Free
Raymore Spirit of America Fourth of July Celebration
When: 7- 10 p.m. July 1
What: Food trucks, children's activities, live music by the 50+ piece American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City at 7 p.m. and then music from rock cover band Rosenbridge KC until it's time for fireworks at dusk.
Where: Recreation Park.1011 S. Madison St Raymore, MO 64083.
Cost: Free
Red White and Blue Springs 4th of July
When: 6:30- 9:45 p.m. July 4
What: This celebration will have live music, fireworks, vendors and more. The featured artist is The All-Stars Band. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start a 9:45 p.m.
Where: Blue Springs South High School (Larry Stewart Memorial Stadium)
Cost: Free
Smithville Fireworks Display
When: 9:00 p.m. July 1.
What: Fireworks will be set off from Smith's Fork Park at dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Where: Smith's Fork Park.1601 County Road DD Smithville, MO 64089.
Cost: Free
Stars and Stripes Picnic
When: 9:40 p.m. July 2.
What: The National WWI Museum and Memorial and KC RiverFest will join forces for Kansas City’s official Independence Day Celebration. Grab a bite to eat, shop with local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy fireworks over the Memorial. Grounds open at 3 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:40 p.m.
Cost: Free
St. Joseph’s 4th of July Fireworks
When: 9:30 – 10:00 p.m.
What: Taste of Aloha and Funky Monkey Stuff food trucks found at the YMCA parking lot. Please note the fireworks display has moved locations for 2022. A viewing will be available throughout the North Shoppes parking lots with primary viewing at the YMCA, Green Acres, Regal Hollywood Theater, and Kohls.
Where: 3601 North Village Drive St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Cost: Free to watch the display. Food trucks will be there with items for purchase.
Sugar Creek 4th of July Fireworks Display
When: 9 p.m. July 4
What: Always on the Fourth. The lineup for the Parade begins on Sterling at 10 a.m. Fireworks begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m.
Where: LaBenite Park
Cost: Free
Ward Parkway Four on the 4th
When: 7:30 a.m. July 4.
What: Celebrate Independence Day by running or walking 4 miles along Ward Parkway.
Where: Ward Parkway Pavilion
Cost: $38, kids fun run $12
Weston July 4th Celebration
When: 4- 9:40 p.m. July 2
What: Family parade 4 p.m., meet at Christian Church at 3:30 p.m., corn hole and more, 6 p.m. Street Dance and fireworks after dark.
Where: Historic Downtown Weston Missouri.
Cost: Free
Worlds of Fun 4th of July Celebration
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: ‘Celebrate America!’ is back with an amazing lineup packed full of fun all-American attractions including the iconic Worlds of Fun firework celebration.
Where: Worlds of Fun. 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City, MO 64161.
Cost: Price of admission