Anderson
June 27, Celebration
Fireworks show. Sports Complex. Find on Facebook
Arrow Rock
July 4, Impromptu Parade
Join in the parade or kazoo band. Main Street. ArrowRock.org
Photo by Sandy Selby
Branson
July 4, Freedom Journey Show
Explore the history of tyranny, faith, and freedom with live music, holograms, and videos. FreedomEncounter.com
Branson
July 5, Independence Day Celebration
Barbecue, Sweet Shoppe treats, and fireworks show.
ChateauOnTheLake.com
Cabool
July 4, Red, White & Bulldog Blue
Vendors, food truck, live music, beer garden, Kids Zone, and fireworks show. Main Street. Find on Facebook
Camdenton
July 4, Golf Tournament
Golf tournament followed by fireworks display. LakeValleyGolf.com
Cape Girardeau
July 4, Fourth at the Fort
Celebrate America’s 250th with rifle and cannon fire and flying flags. FortDHistoricSite.com
Cape Girardeau
July 4, Paws and Patriots
Celebrate renowned hometown historian Dr. Nickell and SEMO Pets with stories from the past and a dog costume parade. Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation parking lot. VisitCape.com
Cape Girardeau
July 4, Riverfest
Concerts, food trucks, Kids Zone, and fireworks show. Downtown. VisitCape.com
Carthage
July 4, Red, White, and Boom on Route 66
Kiddie Land, food trucks, vendors, bull riding, concert, and fireworks show. Municipal Park. CarthageMo.gov
Cole Camp
July 4, Truck & Tractor Pull
MSTPA-sanctioned. Tractor Club grounds. ColeCampMo.com
Columbia
July 4, Fire in the Sky
Crafts, face painting, roaming entertainers, inflatables, food trucks, concerts, and fireworks show set to music. Stephens Lake Park. CoMo.gov
Photo by Columbia Parks and Recreation
Cuba
July 3, Fireworks
Fireworks show at dusk. Hood Park. VisitCubaMo.com
Eldon
July 4, Fouth of July Celebration
5K, parade, free swim, food vendors, and fireworks. Air Park.
Find on Facebook
Eureka
July 4, Independence Day Celebration
Musical performance, food trucks, and pyro musical fireworks show. Central Avenue Spur. Eureka.Mo.us
Fayette
July 4, Party in the Park
Parade, free swimming, Quilt of Valor presentation, vendors, Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker show, and fireworks display. City Park. Find on Facebook
Ferguson
July 4, Celebration
Parading Through the Holidays-themed parade. Downtown. FergusonCity.com
Hannibal
June 27–July 5, National Tom Sawyer Days
Fence painting, Tom and Becky, frog jumping contests, carnival, arts and crafts festival, live music, parade, and fireworks show over the Mississippi River. Main Street. VisitHannibal.com
Hollister
July 4, Fireworks
Games, music, and fireworks display. Downtown. HollisterMo.gov
Iberia
July 4, Independence Day Celebration
Burgers and hot dogs, plus fireworks show. Lions Club. Find on Facebook
Independence
July 2, Fireworks Celebration
Family games, music, and fireworks. Visitors’ Center.
IndependenceMo.gov
Kirksville
July 3–4, Red, White & Blue Festival
Concert, pie sale and auction, classic car show, parade, games for kids, and fireworks. Downtown. VisitKirksville.com
Photo by Austin Miller/City of Kirksville
Kirkwood
July 4, Freedom Festival
Live music, food trucks, and fireworks display. Kirkwood Park. KirkwoodMo.org
Lake of the Ozarks
July 4, Fireworks Cruise
Cruise with music and views of fireworks shows over the lake. CruiseLakeOfTheOzarks.com
Lake of the Ozarks
July 4, Fireworks at Dusk
Music and games followed by fireworks. 4SeasonsResort.com
Lee’s Summit
July 4, Independence Day
Parade, historic crafts, tradesmen at work, hearth cooking demonstrations, 19th century games, and live music. Missouri Town Living History Museum. MakeYourDayHere.com
Lincoln
July 4, Fun and Fireworks
Pedal tractor pull, corn hole, basketball, dunk tank, beer garden, country music concert, and fireworks show. City Park. VisitLincolnMo.com
Maryland Heights
July 3–4, Have A Blast Bash
Live music, food, and drinks. Westport Plaza. MarylandHeights.com
Maryville
July 4, Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks show over the lake, vendors, and entertainment. MozingoLake.com
Mexico
July 4, Celebration
Famous ribeye sandwiches, activities for kids, and fireworks show. Optimist Ball Fields. Find on Facebook
Moberly
July 4, Extravaganza
Mini-train rides, live music, vendors, beer garden, and fireworks display. Howard Hils Athletic Complex. Moberly.com
Nevada
July 4, Ignite the Night
Activities for kids, food vendors, concerts, and a grand finale fireworks display. Fairgrounds. Find on Facebook
Oran
July 4, Picnic
Old-fashioned church dinner, horseshoe tournament, and fireworks. Knights of Columbus Hall. Sikeston.net
Osage Beach
July 4, Lake FreedomFest
Parade, bounce house, yard games, hot dog eating contest, and fireworks show. Downtown and City Park. FunLake.com
Parkville
July 4, Independence Day Celebration
Parade, music, vendors, patriotic skydiving exhibition, and fireworks show. Downtown. ParkvilleMo.org
Photo by Falcon Skydiving
Perryville
July 2, Independence Day
America 250-themed parade, family-friendly activities, and fireworks show. Downtown and City Park. VisitPerryCounty.com
Piedmont
July 4, Independence Day Celebration
Parade, food, and fireworks show. Mckenzie Creek Greenway. VisitPiedmontMo.com
Republic
June 26, Have a Blast Patriotic Celebration
Concerts, food vendors, Kid’s Zone, and fireworks display set to music. J.R. Martin Park. RepublicMo.com
Rich Hill
July 1–4, Famous for the 4th Celebration
Parade, car show, carnival, world-famous pie contest and auction, Aaron Tippin concert, Kansas City Chiefs drum corps, and fireworks display. Throughout town. Find on Facebook
Rocheport
July 5, Celebration on the Blufftop
Barbecue buffet, fireworks overlooking the Missouri River, lawn games, and concert by the Clayton Hicklin Band. The A-Frame Winegarden. MissouriWine.com
Photo by the Blufftop in Rocheport
Rolla
July 4, Freedom Parade
Parade celebrates America turning 250. Downtown. VisitRolla.com
Salem
July 4, Independence Day Parade
Parade, plus Military Honor Roll will recognize the men who enlisted in Salem in 1864. Downtown. SalemMo.com
Shell Knob
July 4, Fire & Thunder
50th anniversary of this event with a 1,000 shell hand-lit fireworks show. Table Rock Lake. Find on Facebook
Photo by Luis Cuestas
Sikeston
July 4, Fireworks Show
Recreation Complex. Sikeston.net
Southwest City
July 3, Celebration
Smoked chicken dinners, watermelon, gospel music concert, and fireworks display. Blankenship Park. McDonaldCountyChamber.org
Springfield
July 4, Fans on the Field
Springfield Cardinals baseball game followed by a concert and fireworks show. Route 66. Stadium. MILB.com
Springfield
July 4, Midtown Celebration
Parade, ice cream social, and food trucks. Central and Benton Streets and Washington Park. Find on Facebook
St. Charles
July 3–4, Riverfest
Live music, carnival, food vendors, drone show, and fireworks over the river. Frontier Park. DiscoverStCharles.com
Photo by Discover St. Charles
Steelville
July 4, Freedom Fest
Car show, arts, crafts, and food vendors, plus music. City Park. Steelville.info
St. James
July 4, Fireworks Show
Middle School grounds. VisitStJamesMo.com
St. Louis
July 3–5, Summer Nights
Tram ride through Deer Park, live music, and drone show. Orders.GrantsFarm.com
Stover
July 3, Independence Day Celebration
Live music, food trucks, and fireworks. DaleHollowWinery.com
Versailles
July 3, Independence Day Celebration
Corn hole tournament, beer garden, music, games, foam and bubble machines, mini-train rides, food vendors, and fireworks show set to music. City Park. VersaillesChamber.com
Wappapello
June 27, Fireworks Over the Lake
Food trucks, petting zoo, and fireworks show shot over the lake. Redman Creek Recreation Area. Find on Facebook
Washington
July 4, Star Spangled 4th
Concerts, Kids Zone, food trucks, craft vendors, beer tents, and fireworks show. Fairgrounds. Post218.org
Waynesville
July 4, Cruisin’ 66 Celebration
John King performs followed by a fireworks show. Roubidoux Park. VisitPulaskiCounty.org
Webster Groves
July 1–4, Fourth of July Carnival
Live music and drone show. Eden Theological Seminary. WebsterGrovesLions.org
Wentzville
July 4, Fourth of July Celebration
America 250-themed parade and fireworks show. Rotary Park. WentzvilleMo.gov
Weston
July 4, July 4th Celebration
Carnival games, sack races, children’s parade, street dance, music, and fireworks display. City Park. WestonMo.com
West Plains
July 4, America 250
Sing-a-long of patriotic songs with AcousChicks (a women’s a capella chorus), parade, activities for kids, food trucks, and music. Missouri State University campus. Find on Facebook
Wheatland
July 2, Thursday Night Thunder
Kids night at the races with bike giveaways and fireworks show. LucasOilSpeedway.com
Willow Springs
July 4, Concert for a Cause
Concert by Ha Ha Tonka, food trucks, and fireworks to support Whetstone Boys Ranch. Pine Meadows.WhetstoneBoysRanch.com
