To help you have a safe celebration this Fourth of
July holiday, here is a list of fun events around the metro. PLEASE NOTE, SOME
EVENTS ARE NOT ON JULY 4th! Be safe and have a blast!!
Longview Lake: As a thank you to county residents
who made it possible for Kauffmann Stadium to host the 2012 Major League
Baseball All-Star Game, Jackson County is holding an “Appreciation Celebration” on July 4 at Longview Lake
Beach! The event is free and gates open at 6pm. There will be live music
provided by David Basse Orchestra, as well as food vendors representing
restaurants from around the area. The event will culminate with the largest
fireworks finale in Jackson
County. More information on the event can be found at
www.jackson.org
KCRiverFest. KCRiverFest will be held on Wednesday, July 4th from 1:00pm – 11:00pm, with live performances,
family activities and games, delicious food, fun entertainment, local vendors
and fireworks at 10:05pm.
Tickets are $5 at the gate or $4 in advance. See www.kcriverfest.com
Lee’s Summit: On Tuesday, July 3rd,
Lee’s Summit’s
Legacy Blast will include food vendors, entertainers and inflatables before a
fireworks display which is set to music on 94.9 KCMO. South entrance of Legacy Park
will open at 6pm and close
at 9pm to traffic. For more
info call (816) 969-1500.
Red, White, and Zoo: Active and retired military
individuals with valid ID receive FREE admission to the Kansas City Zoo on July 1 - July 4th. Military families will
receive the Zoo’s military discount of $1 off regular Zoo admission prices. For
more information, please call 816-513-5800.
Raymore: The
city’s annual “Spirit of America” celebration is held in Raymore’s Recreation Park, 1021 S. Madison St. The event begins July 4th at 4 p.m. with food, kids games, a classic car show, and
music by “Ten Feet Down” before the fireworks begin at dusk.
Overland Park: July
4th
Star-Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods includes a free music,
concessions, activities and inflatables starting at 4pm, and one of the biggest
fireworks displays in the metro at 9:30pm. For more info see
www.starspangledspectacular.org
Independence: On Wednesday, July 4th, a concert by the Spirit of
Independence Concert Band will be followed by fireworks at the Mormon Visitors
Center, 937 W. Walnut.
Gates open at 8pm, band
starts at 8:30pm and
fireworks start at 9:30pm.
Please note, parking is limited, and bring blankets and lawnchairs. Call (816)
325-7860 for more info.
Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun will offer FREE admission for active
reserve, retired and veteran military personnel on July 3, 4, and 5. Must
present a valid ID. Worlds of Fun will feature fireworks on July 4th at 10pm, and will also have fireworks
every Saturday in July. See www.worldsoffun.com.
Leawood: Leawood City Park
is hosting events July 4th. Kids activities and food vendors will be
available from 5-9:30pm.
Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. Shuttle bus transportation to the park will
be provided in the west lots along Tomahawk
Creek Parkway at no cost. For info call (913)
339-6700 ext. 201.
Grace Point Baptist
Church: With the best view of the Fourth of July fireworks
and free popcorn and snowcones, Grace Point Baptist
Church invites the South
Kansas City neighborhood to celebrate the nation’s birthday on the
highest hill in the city at 10415 Chestnut, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m.,
weather permitting. On the church campus overlooking interstate I-435 at Blue River Road,
guests will want to arrive early, bring blankets and bug spray, and enjoy this
opportunity to meet others in the community. Signs will direct guests to
parking areas. Blue River Road
is currently closed north of the campus. Access the campus by Blue River Road
from the south at Red Bridge Road
or from 105th Terrace off of Grandview
Road.