Parkville 4th of July Celebration
Join us for a full day of patriotic fun and celebrating our nation’s 250th 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. 7:30–10:30 AM. All of our downtown Parkville coffee shops, bakeries, and markets will be serving their favorite treats!
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.
Shopping, Dining, & Family Fun
Stick around after the parade for shopping and dining and to support our local small businesses. Lots of our restaurants will be open for dine-in or carry-out.
Our Downtown Farmer’s Market will be open until 2pm. They will also host face painting and a balloon artist for the kids, as well as a pie eating and hot dog eating contest for adults.
Voices of Kansas Citywill perform a patriotic a cappella show in Pocket Park from 1-2pm, sponsored by the American Legion.
Starting at 6:00 PM, festival food and family-friendly activities including a caricature artist, balloon artist, cornhole, and the Imagine-To-Go Art Bus - all located in the City Parking Lot near the Farmers Market Pavilion.
Hop aboard the Imagine To-Go Art Bus and let your creativity sparkle as you paint a 5 x 7 star-spangled canvas bursting with red, white, and blue! Wave your paintbrush like a flag and create a festive masterpiece that’s as bright as your 4th of July spirit.
Parkville Symphonic Band performs a 4th of July concert featuring patriotic and Americana selections at Park University starting at 7:30 PM.
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 Platte County South Platte YMCA, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152.
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 the City of Parkville, Main Street Parkville Association and Parkville Area Chamber and EDC.