SPRINGFIELD:
July 3
James River I Love America Celebration
Springfield Underground at Highway 65 and Division Street
11 a.m. -- Gates and concessions open
Noon -- Kids' games open
2 p.m. -- Skydivers and air show
5 p.m. -- musical guest Press Play
6:30 p.m. -- musical guest Live Out Loud
7 p.m. -- musical guest The Afters
7:30 p.m. -- Special guest Governor Jay Nixon
7:45 -- James River Choir and the ILA Orchestra
9 p.m. -- Fireworks
10 p.m. -- musical guest Leeland
11 p.m -- musical guest Israel Houghton and New Breed
Springfield Cardinals Friday night Fireworks
Hammons Field v. the Frisco Roughriders at 7:10 p.m.
Technically not necessarily a July 4 thing, but we'll take 'em where we can get 'em
July 4:
Springfield Cardinals Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Hammons Field v. the Frisco Roughriders at 7:10 p.m.
Usually Friday night is the big firework night, but the Cards have given us another night in honor of our country's birthday. And note, it's not a "fireworks display," it's a "fireworks extravaganza." Respect.
Midtown Neighborhood Association Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Midtown Neighborhood
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. parade, games, and more. Parade begins in the parking lots just north of Central High School and ends at Washington Park.
Springfield Bar / Restaurant Events:
Friday night, July 3: The Outland's weekly dance party, Black Box Revue, will be having a beach party (beachware encouraged) featuring "dance commander" Martin Brewer. Cover is $5 and proceeds go the family of beloved local artist Nick Owens, who recently passed away.
All weekend long: Flame's The Red Room will be having their "Red, White and Infused" specials in honor of independence day. Enjoy drinks featuring real fruit-infused liquors, as well as martinis, on special.
OUTSIDE SPRINGFIELD:
June 28:
Honor America
College of the Ozarks by Lake Honor
Picnic 4:30 p.m., Entertainment 6:00 p.m., Springfield, Symphony concert at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk.
Don't forget to get there early and bring your own chairs, blankets and bug spray.
July 3:
Liberty Light Up
Branson Landing – Town Square by Fountains
Journey tribute band Chain Reaction will play at 8 p.m. Fireworks to follow at dusk.
July 4:
Branson Spirit of 76 Independence Day
Two locations: Branson Landing and Stockstill Park
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Simultaneously both locations). Celebrate by wearing red, white and blue and with free Ice cream and flags.
Fireburst Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Kimberling City
6:30 p.m. Entertainment in Summer Fresh parking lot, Fireworks at dark.
BBQ and Fireworks at Chateau on the Lake
Chateau on the Lake
Stop by for the barbecue (not free, folks!) and live music, and followed by fireworks (free, folks!) from public areas. Best seats in the house? Why from a boat on Table Rock Lake of course. Nice digs if you can get 'em.
Hollister's 56th Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Historic Downing Street in Hollister
Dusk.
Rockaway Beach 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Downtown Rockaway Beach
Family activities start at 1:00 p.m. and Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
Big Cedar Fireworks Display
Big Cedar Lodge
Dusk.
Show Boat Branson Belle Cruise
Show Boat Branson Belle – 417-338-2611
8:00 p.m. dinner cruise. Take note, they do not guarantee this -- BUT -- they may or may not have, in the past, dropped anchor to watch Chateau on the Lake's fireworks display. The cruise sells out fast so make your reservations soon.
Shell Knob Fire & Thunder Fireworks Display
Shell Knob, Mo., one mile south of bridge
Dusk. If it rains, fireworks will be rescheduled for July 5.
Cape Fair Fireworks Display
Cape Fair Marina
Dusk.
Fourth of July Cook-Out at the Trophy Room
The Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook -- Lake of the Ozarks
Stop by from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on their course-side deck and enjoy all of your grill favorites.
Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks on the Water
Lodge of the Four Seasons
Dusk
