Celebrate Fourth of July in Kansas City

June 12, 2026

Make your plans to celebrate Fourth of July in Kansas City! Here is a list of some of the top Independence Day celebrations across the Kansas City metro area, with tips for planning ahead with your family in mind.

**Please note that most events are weather permitting, so stay tuned to event websites, Facebook notices and news outlets as schedules are subject to change.

Thursday, July 2

Lee’s Summit Parks Legacy Blast

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2, at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will be choreographed to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. Concessions, food truck vendors, DJs, and activities for kids 12 and under. Gates open at 5 p.m. and close at 9 p.m. or when all the parking venues are full. In the last few years, we have closed the gates by 8:30 p.m. as parking was already full.

Friday, July 3

Red, White and Blue Springs

It’s America’s 250th birthday and Red, White & Blue Springs is back in a big way! Enjoy more local vendors and food trucks, a packed schedule of family-friendly entertainment and classic all-American events like a hot dog eating contest and bubble gum-blowing competition. A headline performance from The Suburbans will set the stage for a jaw-dropping, 300-piece drone show that will light up the sky before the annual fireworks display begins. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the show! Gates open at 3 p.m., drone show and fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. This event is held at Wilbur Young Park and admission is free!

LibertyFest

This local festival, beginning at 6 p.m., includes fun family activities, food trucks and a beer garden, fishing, live music, veterans celebration, and a fireworks finale which will begin at approximately 10 p.m. Bring your chairs, yard games, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Saturday, July 4

Overland Park’s Star Spangled Spectacular

Break out your red, white and blue and celebrate Independence Day in the best way possible – surrounded by friends, family and fireworks at Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular. This beloved community tradition is back and bigger, louder and more fun than ever, lighting up Corporate Woods Founders’ Park on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Clay County: Under the Stars and Stripes, America’s 250

Join us for the annual Smithville Fireworks Show, proudly sponsored by the City of Smithville and Clay County, with extra activities this year as we help celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This FREE event kicks off at Sailboat Cove (4619 Chapel Rd | Smithville) with a DJ from noon – 4 p.m., featuring local community acts, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.

Stars and Stripes Picnic

The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop from local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy the largest fireworks display in the city.

Celebrate the Fourth on the Farm

Celebrate Independence Day with fun, games and a whole lot of red, white and blue! Kick off your Fourth of July with old-fashioned games, patriotic lessons and flag etiquette in the Schoolhouse, a classic cake walk and chalk the walk. The Farmstead closes at 2 p.m. on July 4. This event is included with regular admission. Come early, stay festive and celebrate the Fourth of July with us!

Hometown Olathe Family Farm Fireworks Show

Celebrate Independence Day with us at the farm! We’ll be open all day long with plenty to do before the fireworks begin. Come earlier in the day to enjoy our Bring Your Own Pool – Pool Party! Set up your pool, relax, splash around, and soak up the summer vibes while enjoying food from our kitchen and cold drinks from the bar. As the sun sets, get ready for the sky to light up with our annual Fireworks Show from 8-10 p.m.

Parkville 4th of July Celebration

Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m. The 4th of July parade begins at 10 a.m. Stick around after the parade for live music and festival vendors from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., offering food, crafts, games, and more.. Fireworks show will start at 9:30 pm. There are many locations throughout downtown Parkville to watch the fireworks display – the ballfield south of the Parking lot, anywhere on Main Street in downtown Parkville and English Landing Park are the front row seats! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a front row seat at the Fireworks Show.

Independence Day Festival in Gardner

Country music fans are in for a special treat at this year’s celebration, featuring two well-known artists in the industry – Josh Ross and Karley Scott Collins.

Other musical guests include returning fan-favorite Big Time Grain Company, featuring lead vocalist Dylan Gerard from season 13 of The Voice. In addition to the concert, attendees can enjoy various food vendors and activities, with a fireworks show culminating the evening. Games, inflatables & activities will be available until 8 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.

Prairie Village VillageFest

Enjoy a pancake breakfast, bounce houses, face painting, carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, and more at 77th and Mission, followed by free swimming at the PV pool from noon – 5 p.m. Line up for the children’s parade that begins at 11:15. Decorate your bikes, trikes & wagons to parade down Mission Road. All are welcome to participate. No registration necessary. All are invited to VillageFest.