Independence Day events around Kansas City
Merriam
What: Flags 4 Freedom. Flag display; also farmers market and concerts.
When: June 27-July 6; opening concert, 3 p.m. June 28; Concert to Celebrate the Flags, 1:55 p.m. July 4; flag display takedown, 4 p.m. July 6
Where: Merriam Marketplace, 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam
Info: flags4freedom.org
Greenwood
What: Freedom Festival featuring car show, food concessions, entertainment and fireworks.
When: 4 p.m. June 27
Where: Hitt Park
Info: greenwoodmo.com
Paradise Park
What: Firecracker Days
When: June 29-July 5
Where: 1021 N.E. Colbern, Lee’s Summit
Info: paradise-park.com, 816-246-5224
Parkville
What: Fourth of July Fireworks and Festival. Carnival will run all four days; July 4 will include parade, Parkville Symphonic Band and fireworks.
When: July 1-4
Where: Most events downtown
Info: parkvillemo.org
Lee’s Summit
What: Legacy Blast Fireworks, with vendors, inflatables and entertainment.
When: 6 p.m. July 2
Where: 1201 N.E. Legacy Park Drive, Lee’s Summit
Info: cityofls.net, 816-969-1500
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
What: 19th Century Fireworks and Olathe Civic Band Concert
When: 6 p.m. July 2
Where: 1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe
Info: mahaffie.org, 913-971-5111
Powell Gardens
What: Booms and Blooms Festival. Highlights will include daylilies, an edible landscape, concerts and fireworks. $5-$12.
When: 11 a.m. July 3
Where: 1609 N.W. U.S. 50, Kingsville, Mo.
Info: powellgardens.org/booms
Liberty
What: Liberty 4th Fest. Food and entertainment July 3 downtown, with music and fireworks July 4 at William Jewell College’s Greene Stadium.
When: 6 p.m. July 3, 8 p.m. July 4
Where: Downtown Liberty and William Jewell College.
Info: liberty4thfest.com
Kearney Amphitheater
What: Fireworks Celebration featuring concert by Switch.
When: 7:30 p.m. July 3
Where: Jesse James Park, Kearney
Info: kearneyamphitheater.com
Roeland Park
What: Fireworks display put on by Fairway, Westwood and Roeland Park.
When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
Where: Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt, Roeland Park
Info: fairwaykansas.org
Lansing
What: Lansing Fireworks Show
When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
Where: Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park
Info: lansing.ks.us, 913-727-5488
Paola, Kan.
What: Fireworks display.
When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
Where: Miola Lake
Info: paolachamber.org
Kansas City, Kan.
What: Fireworks display by Turner Recreation Commission and Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation.
When: 9:45 p.m. July 3
Where: 1800 S. 55th, Kansas City, Kan.
Info: turnerrec.org
Worlds of Fun
What: Celebrate America fireworks.
When: 10 p.m. July 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 and Aug. 1
Where: 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave.
Info: worldsoffun.com, 816-303-5120
Prairie Village
What: VillageFest. Children’s parade and other children’s activities, plus crafters and a pie-baking contest.
When: 7:30 a.m. July 4
Where: 77th Street and Mission Road
Info: pvkansas.com, 913-381-6464
Fort Osage
What: Independence Day, featuring early 19th century demonstrations. $3-$7
When: 9 a.m. July 4
Where: 107 Osage, Sibley
Info: jacksongov.org/parks, 816-503-4860
Missouri Town 1855
What: Independence Day, 1850s style, including parade. $3-$5
When: 9 a.m. July 4
Where: Fleming Park, Lee’s Summit
Info: jacksongov.org/parks, 816-503-4860
Old Town Lenexa
What: Community Days Parade
When: 10 a.m. July 4
Where: Santa Fe Trail Drive and Pflumm Road
Info: lenexa.com/parks/festivals_commdays.html
KC RiverFest
What: KC RiverFest. Huge fireworks show will follow evening of music on two stages, children’s activities and more. $5 admission.
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: Berkley Riverfront Park, Grand Boulevard and Riverfront Road
Info: kcriverfest.com, 816-561-7555
Corporate Woods
What: Star Spangled Spectacular. Vendors, live music and children’s activities, capped by fireworks and more live music.
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: 8717 W. 110th, Overland Park
Info: starspangledspectacular.org
Fort Leavenworth
What: Fireworks and Salute to the Union, plus music by Frisk.
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: Merritt Lake, Fort Leavenworth
Info: fortleavenworthfmwr.com
Raymore
What: Spirit of America Celebration. Car show, music and fireworks.
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: Recreation Park
Info: raymore.com
Leawood
What: Fourth of July Celebration, with entertainment, children’s activities, vendors and fireworks.
When: 5 p.m. July 4
Where: Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee, Leawood
Info: leawood.org/parks
Louisburg, Kan.
What: Freedom Fest. Live music, food and fireworks.
When: 6 p.m. July 4
Where: Lewis/Young Park, 26600 Jingo
Info: louisburgkansas.gov
Jackson County
What: Jackson County’s Fourth of July Celebration will feature concert by Blackjack Billy plus skydivers, concessions and fireworks.
When: 6 p.m. July 4
Where: Longview Lake Shelter No. 13, Raytown Road
Info: jacksongov.org/parks, 816-503-4800
De Soto
What: Fourth of July Celebration, with music, food, vendors and fireworks.
When: 7 p.m. July 4
Where: Riverfest Park
Info: desotoks.org
Blue Springs
What: City Fireworks Display, with live music and concessions.
When: 7:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Peve Stadium, 2000 N.W. Ashton
Info: bluespringsgov.com
This story was originally published June 24, 2015 at 3:19 AM with the headline "Independence Day events around Kansas City."