Fourth of July Celebration at Ft. Leavenworth – Merritt Lake, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Featuring food, drink and kids activities. FRISK classic rock band performs at 7 p.m., a salute to the Union at 8:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks display.
Spirit of America Celebration – Raymore, Mo. – Recreation Park – Featuring a classic car show at 4 p.m., kids games from 7-9 p.m., live music from 7-9:30 p.m. and a fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate America at Worlds of Fun – Kansas City, Mo. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods – Overland Park, Kan. Kids activities, free parking, food and drink. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Olathe Fireworks at the Great Mall – Olathe, Kan. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Peve Stadium Fireworks – Blue Springs, Mo. Food and drink, country music show at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sparks in the Park – Longview Lake Shelter #13, Kansas City, Mo. Kids activities, live music. Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
Celebration Park Fireworks – Gardner, Kan. Inflatables, DJ and fireworks at sundown
KC Riverfest – Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City, Mo. Kids activities, food and drink, live music. Fireworks at dusk. Cost: $5.
Oak Grove Park Independence Day Celebration – Gladstone, Mo. Live music by Northstar Community Band and fireworks at dusk.