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AMERICA 250
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, communities across Kansas and Missouri are hosting fireworks, festivals, concerts, parades and uniquely American experiences that showcase the Heartland at its best.
A few of the many celebrations taking place throughout the summer include:
Stars and Stripes Picnic
Kansas City's official Independence Day celebration takes place at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, featuring food vendors, live entertainment and fireworks against one of the city's most iconic backdrops.
Kansas City's official Independence Day celebration takes place at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, featuring food vendors, live entertainment and fireworks against one of the city's most iconic backdrops.
Americana and Ales
Taking place in Downtown Shawnee, Kansas, this one-day event on June 20 pairs a group-stage World Cup match with local craft beer, live entertainment and a celebration of Shawnee's revitalized downtown district.
Taking place in Downtown Shawnee, Kansas, this one-day event on June 20 pairs a group-stage World Cup match with local craft beer, live entertainment and a celebration of Shawnee's revitalized downtown district.
Blue Springs "Red, White and Blue Springs"
A free community celebration in Blue Springs, Missouri, featuring food vendors, family activities and fireworks over Blue Springs South High School and Young Park.
A free community celebration in Blue Springs, Missouri, featuring food vendors, family activities and fireworks over Blue Springs South High School and Young Park.
Excelsior Springs Waterfest
This annual festival transforms the historic Missouri spa town into a weekend destination with live music, shopping, food vendors and one of the region's most unique fireworks backdrops at the Hall of Waters.
This annual festival transforms the historic Missouri spa town into a weekend destination with live music, shopping, food vendors and one of the region's most unique fireworks backdrops at the Hall of Waters.
Fort Scott Good Ol' Days
One of Kansas' longest-running patriotic celebrations, this festival features a parade, street fair, live music, family activities and a celebration of frontier history in one of the state's most historic communities.
One of Kansas' longest-running patriotic celebrations, this festival features a parade, street fair, live music, family activities and a celebration of frontier history in one of the state's most historic communities.
Junction City Freedom Fest
A five-day celebration near Fort Riley, Kansas, featuring live entertainment, fireworks and community events that connect America's military heritage with its 250th birthday.
A five-day celebration near Fort Riley, Kansas, featuring live entertainment, fireworks and community events that connect America's military heritage with its 250th birthday.
Kearney Fireworks at Jesse James Park Amphitheater
Enjoy live music followed by a community fireworks display at the same amphitheater that hosted FIFA World Cup 26™ festivities earlier in the summer.
Enjoy live music followed by a community fireworks display at the same amphitheater that hosted FIFA World Cup 26™ festivities earlier in the summer.
Lawrence Summerfest 2026
One of the region's signature Independence Day celebrations, featuring live music, local food vendors, family activities and a spectacular 400-drone aerial show over Douglas County Fairgrounds.
One of the region's signature Independence Day celebrations, featuring live music, local food vendors, family activities and a spectacular 400-drone aerial show over Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Leawood Celebration in the Park
A family-friendly July 4 event featuring food trucks, live music and fireworks in one of KC’s most popular suburban communities in Johnson County, Kansas.
A family-friendly July 4 event featuring food trucks, live music and fireworks in one of KC’s most popular suburban communities in Johnson County, Kansas.
Lee's Summit Legacy Blast
Drawing more than 30,000 attendees annually, this free celebration features fireworks over Legacy Park and one of the Kansas City metro's largest Independence Day gatherings.
Drawing more than 30,000 attendees annually, this free celebration features fireworks over Legacy Park and one of the Kansas City metro's largest Independence Day gatherings.
Lenexa Old Town 4th of July Parade
One of the longest-running and most beloved Independence Day parades in the Kansas City region, celebrating community traditions along historic Santa Fe Trail Drive.
One of the longest-running and most beloved Independence Day parades in the Kansas City region, celebrating community traditions along historic Santa Fe Trail Drive.
LibertyFest
Liberty, Missouri's annual patriotic celebration features food trucks, live music, a beer garden and fireworks in a community whose name feels especially fitting during America's 250th birthday.
Liberty, Missouri's annual patriotic celebration features food trucks, live music, a beer garden and fireworks in a community whose name feels especially fitting during America's 250th birthday.
Olathe Independence Day Celebration
Pair an evening fireworks display with living history programming and family activities at the historic Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop.
Pair an evening fireworks display with living history programming and family activities at the historic Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop.
Overland Park Red, White & BluHawk
A uniquely 2026 experience combining a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 watch party with Independence Day festivities and fireworks in one event.
A uniquely 2026 experience combining a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 watch party with Independence Day festivities and fireworks in one event.
Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular
Johnson County, Kansas’ largest Independence Day celebration features food trucks, family entertainment and a large-scale fireworks show at Corporate Woods Founders' Park.
Johnson County, Kansas’ largest Independence Day celebration features food trucks, family entertainment and a large-scale fireworks show at Corporate Woods Founders' Park.
Parkville Independence Day Celebration
A full day of festivities including a pancake breakfast, parade, block party, skydiving exhibition and fireworks along the Missouri River.
A full day of festivities including a pancake breakfast, parade, block party, skydiving exhibition and fireworks along the Missouri River.
Raymore Spirit of America Celebration
A community-focused event featuring live music, games, food trucks and fireworks in one of the Kansas City metro's fastest-growing cities.
A community-focused event featuring live music, games, food trucks and fireworks in one of the Kansas City metro's fastest-growing cities.
Smithville Fireworks
Gather at Smith's Fork Park for a classic community fireworks display overlooking one of the region's favorite lake destinations.
Gather at Smith's Fork Park for a classic community fireworks display overlooking one of the region's favorite lake destinations.
There’s even more to discover across the Kansas City region. Check out all of the things to do in the Heartland.
