SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Independence Day is coming up fast, and there are many opportunities to celebrate here in the Ozarks.
KY3 has put together a list of all of the local Fourth of July celebrations so you can enjoy fireworks on America’s birthday. If we missed a celebration or fireworks ordinance, please send information to digitalnews@ky3.com .
FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS
Some celebrations will be held ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, while many will take place on the weekend of Independence Day, from July 4 to 6.
June 21:
AURORA
Light the Night Festival
- Saturday, June 21
- Baldwin Park
- Begins at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
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HURLEY
Annual Hurley Independence Day
- Saturday, June 21
- Starts at 6 p.m.
- Hurley City Hall
- Free
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NIXA
Summer Picnic at Cassidy Station
- Saturday, June 21
- Cassidy Station
- Starts at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- $5 per person, kids get in free
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OZARK
Fireworks on the Finley
- Finley River Park
- Saturday, June 21
- Fireworks start at 10:15 p.m.
- Free
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June 27:
AVA
Heart of the Ozarks Annual Fourth of July
- Friday, June 27
- Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center
- Begins at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- Free
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BUTTERFIELD
Butterfield Firefights Auxiliary Summer Celebration
- Friday, June 27
- Begins at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free
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CROSS TIMBERS
Blackberry Pickin’ Days
- Friday, June 27
- Cross Timbers Town Square
- Car show begins at 11 a.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
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MOUNTAIN HOME
Red White & Blue Festival
- June 27 & June 28
- Arkansas State University Mountain Home Campus
- Carnival, rodeo, and more
- Fireworks on June 28 at 9:30 p.m.
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MT. VERNON
Red, White, & Boom: Picnic in the Park
- Friday, June 27
- Starts at 1 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Best seats in Spirit of 76 Park
- Free
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REPUBLIC
Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration
- Friday, June 27
- Begins at 6 p.m.
- J.R. Martin Park
- Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
- Free
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June 28:
BILLINGS
Billings Sparks in the Park
- Saturday, June 28
- Billings City Park
- Begins at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks begin around dusk
- Free
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CLEVER
Clever Freedom Celebration
- Saturday, June 28
- Begins at 6 p.m.
- Clever High School
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free
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WALDOPALOOZA at The Clever Barn
- Saturday, June 28
- 3647 Jasmine Rd., Clever MO
- Begins at 4 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- $5 entrance fee
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GREENFIELD
Fireworks in the Park
- Saturday, June 28
- Greenfield City Park
- Fireworks start at dusk
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LEBANON
Skeeters Summer Splash Fireworks Spectacular
- Saturday, June 28
- I-44 Speedway
- Fireworks show after the races
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ROGERSVILLE
Independence Day Celebration
- Saturday, June 28
- Begins at 2 p.m.
- 211 East Center
- Fireworks at dark
- Free
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SPRINGFIELD
Springfield Raceway Firefall Fireworks
- Saturday, June 28
- Grandstands open at 4:30 p.m.
- Springfield Raceway: 2110 N Farm Road 123, Springfield
- AM Pyrotechnics, LLC Show @ dark
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THEODOSIA
- Saturday, June 28
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Theodosia Marina Resort
- Free
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WILLARD
Freedom Fest
- Saturday, June 28
- Jackson Street Park
- Starts at 12 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free
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June 29:
ASH GROVE
Sparks in the Park!
- Sunday, June 29
- Ash Grove City Park
- Begins at 3 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free
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HARTVILLE
Celebration of Unity
- Sunday, June 29
- Hartville City Park
- Begins at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free
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July 2:
KIMBERLING CITY
Fireburst Firework Display
- Wednesday, July 2
- 7 Bridgeview Drive, Kimberling City
- Fireworks begin around dark
- Free
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July 3:
BRANSON
Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks
- Thursday, July 3
- Branson Landing
- Beer Garden opens at 5:30 p.m.
- Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Fireworks begin around 9:20 p.m.
- Free
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HOLIDAY ISLAND
Independence Day Hurrah
- Thursday, July 3
- Starts at 6 p.m.
- Holiday Island Rec Center
- Free
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LEAD HILL - DIAMOND CITY
Fireworks on the Green
- Thursday, July 3
- Diamond Hills Country Club
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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LAKE NORFORK
- Thursday, July 3
- 101 & 62 Bridges
- Fireworks at night.
- Free
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PURDY
Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show
- Thursday, July 3
- The Gathering Place 100 Old Business 37 and Highway C
- Food and entertainment begin at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks at dark
- Free
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SUNRISE BEACH
Captain Ron’s Firework Show
- Thursday, July 3
- 34 1/2 mile marker
- Fireworks at dark
- Can see from the lake or bring chairs to the resort
- Free
July 4:
BOLIVAR
Celebration of Freedom at Southwest Baptist University
- Friday, July 4
- 1600 University Ave., Bolivar
- Community Picnic begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Fireworks at dark
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BULL SHOALS
Independence Day Fireworks Show
- Friday, July 4
- Fireworks at dark
- Best seats are near the Bull Shoals Dam
- Free
CABOOL
Parade of Patriotism
- Friday, July 4
- Parade begins at 5 p.m.
- Starts on Main St. and ends at Texas County Library
- Block party after parade
- Free
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CHADWICK
4th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show
- Friday, July 4
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- Chadwick Community Building
- Free
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EUREKA SPRINGS
JAMBOREEKA
- Friday, July 4
- Begins at 5 p.m.
- Lake Leatherwood City Park Ballfields
- Fireworks begin at 9:15
- Free
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FT. LEONARD WOOD
Patriotic 5K Color Run
- Friday, July 4
- Begins at 9 a.m.
- Davidson Fitness Center
- $15 in advance/$20 day-of
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Independence Day Celebration
- Friday, July 4
- Starts at 4 p.m.
- Gammon Field
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Free, $5 unlimited activity band available
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Independence Day Car Show
- Friday, July 4
- Gammon Field
- Starts at 4 p.m.
- $12 advance registration/$20 day-of registration
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GALENA
Independence Day Celebration
- Friday, July 4
- Y-Bridge Park
- Starts at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk
- Free
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HARRISON
Kinetic Fire in the Sky
- Friday, July 4
- Events start at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
- Anstaff Soccer Complex
- Free
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HOLLISTER
Hollister Fireworks Celebration
- July 4
- 312 Esplande Dr., Hollister
- Fireworks start at dark
- Free
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
- Friday, July 4
- The Lodge of Four Seasons
- Tickets available day of at main gate
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MARSHFIELD
Independence Day Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- Begins at 10 a.m.
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MONETT
Freedom and Fireworks
- Friday, July 4
- Monett South Park
- Events start at 8 a.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Free
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RIDGEDALE
Big Cedar Lodge
Independence Day Patriotic Picnic
- Friday, July 4
- Fireworks begin at dark
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SALEM
4th of July fireworks
- Friday, July 4
- Free
- City of Salem Park
- Fireworks at dark
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SHELL KNOB
Fire and Thunder Fireworks
- Friday July 4
- Fireworks start at 9:30
- Shell Knob Bridge
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SPRINGFIELD
Independence Day Splash and Sizzle
- Friday, July 4
- Silver Springs and Fassnight pools
- $1 or Free with a canned food donation
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Midtown 4th of July Parade
- Friday, July 4
- Begins at 10 a.m.
- 1600 N Summit Avenue
- Free
STRAFFORD
4th of July parade
- Friday, July 4
- Parade starts at 10 a.m.
- Free
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WILLOW SPRINGS
Willow Springs 4th of July Parade
- Friday, July 4
- Parade begins at 10 a.m.
- Free
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Community Picnic
- Friday, July 4
- Veterans Park/American Legion Building
- 12-3 p.m.
- Free food (while supplies last)
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July 5:
EUREKA SPRINGS
Fireworks Display & Live Music At Eureka Springs Adventure Park
- Saturday, July 5
- Eureka Springs Adventure Park
- Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Fireworks after the concert
- Free
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FT. LEONARD WOOD
Red, White, & Blue Golf Tournament
- Saturday, July 5
- Piney Valley Golf Course
- Starts at 9 a.m.
- 2-person teams
- $35 members/$50 non-members
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IBERIA
Iberia’s Fourth Annual Independence Day Celebration
- Saturday, July 5
- Iberia Lions Club
- Starts at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks start at dusk
- Free
POMME DE TERRE LAKE
Fireworks Over the Water
- Saturday, July 5
- Pomme De Terre Dam
- Begins at 4 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dusk
- Free
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THOMASVILLE
Independence Day Celebration
- Saturday, July 5
- Eleven Point Valley Community Center
- Starts at 7 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- $5 per person
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July 6:
BRANSON
Chateau on the Lake 4th of July Celebration
- Sunday, July 6
- Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Conference Center
- BBQ begins at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk
- Ticket can be bought at the resort, prices not available yet
- Meal included in ticket
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July 12:
FT. LEONARD WOOD
Shooting for the Stars Trap Shoot
- Saturday, July 12
- Outdoor Adventure Center
- Starts at 7 p.m.
- $21 per person - includes gun rental, 25 shells, and 25 clay targets.
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RICHLAND
Red, White, and Richland Firework Fest
- Saturday, July 12
- Shady Dell Park
- Starts at 6 p.m.
- Free
- MORE DETAILS
FIREWORKS LAWS
If you’re looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks celebrations of your own, you may want to review the rules.
Within Springfield city limits, fireworks are not allowed. You cannot buy, sell or set them off. But there are a few smaller ones that you can light within Springfield city limits, such as sparklers, smoke bombs, and night crawlers.
Violations could result in a citation and confiscation of your fireworks. In some cases, the city could fine up to $500 for fireworks that are shot off illegally.
In unincorporated Greene County, fireworks are legal to set off. However, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office says penalties are possible in cases deemed as a peace disturbance.
Check with your local ordinances to see when you can set off fireworks this year.
FIREWORK SAFETY
Missouri’s drought conditions have lessened just in time for the Fourth of July, but the Division of Fire Safety advised Missourians who will be shooting off fireworks to take precautions for a safe and fun time.
The Missouri Department of Public Safety released a list of steps to keep your family safe on Independence Day:
- Confirm fireworks are legal where you live; only purchase fireworks from licensed retailers.
- Only use fireworks in a large open space that has been cleared of flammable materials.
- Always keep young children away from fireworks; if teens are permitted to handle fireworks, they should be closely supervised by an adult; always wear eye protection.
- Make sure to have a garden hose or a bucket of water nearby in case of a fire.
- Only light fireworks one at a time; never try to re-light fireworks that have malfunctioned.
- Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.
- Never shoot fireworks off from a glass jar or container.
- Never use fireworks while consuming alcohol.
- Never store fireworks from season to season.
Licensed sellers can sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10.
Independence Day is the busiest day for fireworks and fires across the country. According to the National Fire Protection Association, emergency rooms see up to 250 patients with firework-related injuries every day around the Fourth of July. The association also found that almost half of the Fourth of July fires were caused by fireworks and that fireworks start about 18,500 fires a year.
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