Parkville 4th of July Celebration
Join us for a full day of patriotic fun at the annual 4th of July Celebration in downtown Parkville!
Pancake Breakfast
Start your morning with the traditional pancake breakfast hosted by the American Legion Parkville #318. 7:30–11:00 AM.
Community Parade
Line the streets for our beloved Independence Day parade at 10:00 AM, featuring local groups, small businesses, floats, and plenty of red, white, and blue! The parade grandstand is at 1st & Main Street with Independence Day trivia & giveaways starting at 10:00 AM.
Shop, Dine, & Family Fun
Stick around after the parade for shopping and dining and support our local small businesses. Several businesses are hosting a Red, White & Booze Sip & Shop. All of our restaurants will be OPEN ALL DAY for dine-in or carry-out.
Immediately after the parade, join in the free family fun with a bounce house and arts & crafts activities, hosted by RiverPark Church, located at the baseball field south of the city parking lot. Our local School of Rock band will also perform immediately after the parade!
Parkville Mini Golf will be open all day!
Starting at 6:00 PM, a few festival vendors will open, located in the city parking lot. At 7:00 PM the Platte County Sports Commission will be your host for music, games, and fun - including patriotic karaoke, corn hole, heads & tails, and more, located at the baseball field south of the city parking lot. We’ll also have face painting and balloon art for the kids.
Parkville Symphonic Band Independence Day Concert
The concert starts at 7:30 PM, featuring patriotic and Americana selections, at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University campus.
Falcon Skydiving Exhibition
Don’t miss the patriotic Skydiving Show at approx. 8:45 PM, performed by Falcon Skydiving, soaring above English Landing Park & Main Street.
Fireworks Spectacular
Cap off the day with Parkville’s spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM over the Missouri River at the end of Main Street!
Shuttle Service – Free shuttle service to Downtown Parkville runs from 6:00–11:00 PM with pick-up and drop-off at South Platte YMCA.
Bring your lawn chairs, family, and festive spirit! The best views for the show are at the baseball field (south of the City Parking Lot), Main Street, or English Landing Park.
FREE ADMISSION
The Parkville 4th of July Celebration is hosted and presented by Main Street Parkville Association.
A huge Thank You to the City of Parkville for supporting the Fireworks Show.
Thank you to our annual Presenting Sponsor NKC Health, and our supporting sponsors Gomers Fine Wine & Spirits, The Rotary Club, and Olde Mill Emporium.