Celebrate the Fourth of July in Kansas City

Each year Americans celebrate the birth of their nation with parades,cookouts and picnics, concerts and the topper to almost every Fourth of July event, fireworks. Kansas Citians enjoy these activities and lots of family fun during the Fourth of July holiday. This Fourth of July, the city's local attractions celebrate our nation's independence with the entertainment, classic barbecue and the hospitality that are hallmarks of the Kansas City experience.

Check out these events for a fun and patriotic Fourth of July in Kansas City:

Firecracker Weekend
Dates: Jun. 30-Jul. 4
Location: South
Address: Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure, 1021 NE Colbern Rd., Lee's Summit, Mo.
Phone: 816.246.5224
Admission:
Hours:
URL: www.paradise-park.com
Description: Celebrate the holiday weekend with us and receive a free attraction with the purchase of any "Deal of the Day" wristband.

"Fire in the Sky" Fireworks Celebration
Dates: Jul. 4
Location: Near Speedway
Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 79th & Renner Rd., Shawnee, Kan.
Phone: 913.631.5200
Admission: Free.
Hours: 9:45 p.m.
URL: www.shawneekscvb.com
Description: The City of Shawnee and the City of Lenexa will team up to shoot a large firework display in Shawnee Mission Park this July 4th. The 20-minute show will be launched from the Theatre in the Park area.
Celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends and fireworks!

Fireworks & Salute to the Union
Dates: July 4
Location: Regional
Address: Ft. Leavenworth, 7th & Metropolitan Ave., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Phone: 913.684.1724
Admission: Free.
Hours: Dusk
URL: www.lvarea.com/cvb
Description: Full day of events with "Salute to the Union" at 12 p.m. at Bell Hall, concert, concessions and fireworks display at Merritt Lake.

Independence Day
Dates: Jul. 4
Location: Regional
Address: Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage St., Sibley, Mo.
Phone: 816.503.4860
Admission: Adults $5, youth 5-13 and seniors $3, youth 5 and under free.
Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
URL: www.jacksongov.org/rec.shtml
Description: Spend the 4th of July with the civilians and military of 1812 as they celebrate the 36th anniversary of our independence. Highlights of the day's activities include the firing of the cannons, muskets and military drills.

Independence Day Celebration
Dates: Jul. 4
Location: Near Speedway
Address: The Woodlands, 9700 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan.
Phone: 913.299.9797
Admission: Free admission. $2.00 Kennel Club Cover.
Hours: 11 a.m. doors open, 4 p.m. post time.
URL: www.woodlandskc.com
Description: Festivities include food and drink specials, action-packed live greyhound racing, live music and a fabulous fireworks display.

Independence Day Fireworks
Dates: Jul. 4
Location: Near Worlds of Fun
Address: Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Phone: 816.454.4545
Admission:
Hours: 10 p.m., fireworks begin.
URL: www.worldsoffun.com
Description: Enjoy a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Display at Worlds of Fun to celebrate Independence Day!

Red, White & Zoo
Dates: Jul. 4
Location: East
Address: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, Mo.
Phone: 816.513.5700
Admission:
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
URL: www.kansascityzoo.org
Description: All military, police, fire and paramedics receive free zoo admission. Please bring proper photo ID for verification. Free admission is only good for the employee and not for family members.

A Forth of July Celebration
Dates: Jul. 1-31
Location: East
Address: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Phone: 816.461.3491
Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $2 children 6-16.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue.-Sat.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sun.
URL: www.bwestate.org
Description: It's Flag Day at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate!