Thursday, July 3, 2014

Happy Fourth of July!

Places to head to watch some spectacular firework displays:

Star Spangled Spectacular- 7/4- 4-11PM
Venue: Corporate Woods, 8717 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS
Each year thousands of people attend the Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods in Overland Park. This annual event is sponsored by Overland Park Rotary, Corporate Woods, and the City of Overland Park, co-sponsor the event, which benefits local charities while offering a salute to our nation's veterans. RAIN DATE: Saturday, July 5. There will not be vendors or other activities, but the fireworks will go on - same time and place.
Admission: FREE

Celebrate Olathe- 7/3 9AM-10PM
Venue: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061
Celebrate the grand opening of the Olathe Community Center and end the festivities with 19th century fireworks at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm at 9:30pm. Special activities take place at 4:00pm and 1860's living history occurs all day. The Olathe Civic Band plays at 7:30pm followed by special music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrate America- 7/4-7/5 10PM
Venue: Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City, MO 64161
Worlds of Fun lights up the sky with a huge fireworks show on Friday, July 4 PLUS every Saturday in July including July 5!! Fireworks begin at 10 pm. July 4th Twilight ticket: $36.99 plus tax Please Note:On Friday, July 4th, Worlds of Fun Avenue will be closed from 7:30 p.m. to Midnight. The pick-up and drop off area will be moved to Oceans of Fun's parking area and will be accessible to guests of both parks.

KCRiverFest- 7/4- 4-11PM
Venue: Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park, 1298 Riverfront Dr., Kansas City, MO 64101
KCRiverFest brings our community together for a fun, family celebration on our nation's birthday. Located at Richard L. Berkley Park, KCRiverFest has become Kansas City's Riverfront Tradition, known as the only place in downtown Kansas City to celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks and family entertainment. Enjoy great rock, alternative, country and ragtime music, delicious food, carnival rides and games, and one of the largest fireworks shows in the area. The festival also includes a special pecial children's activities in the Kids Zone. Come early before 3 p.m. either day and enjoy FREE admission!
Admission: $5

Longview Lake Shelter #13- 7/4- 5:30-10PM
Venue: Longview Lake Shelter #13
Celebrate your Fourth of July with “The Big Bang” – the largest and most colorful fireworks finale in the Midwest! Longview Lake's Shelter #13 is the site for this year's spectacular. Enjoy sweeping water views, sky divers, a kid's carnival with games and inflatables, military tribute, and a FREE CONCERT with rising country rockers Backroad Anthem. No outside coolers, pets or fireworks! TUNE YOUR RADIO TO 94.9 KCMO FOR THE LIVE SIMULCAST OF THE FIREWORKS MUSIC PROGRAM!
Admission: FREE

HAVE A SAFE FOURTH OF JULY!

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