Happy Independence Day! We have lots to celebrate this 4th of July and you might be wondering, “Where can I see 4th of July fireworks near me?” Below, we are listing some of the upcoming 4th of July fireworks in Wichita, KS and small town Independence Day community celebrations that are planned for 2025. Some festivities may occur before or after July 4, allowing for days and days of fun.
We have made this easy guide so you don’t miss any celebrations on the 4th of July in Wichita or the surrounding areas. The best part is that almost everything is FREE! If you are hosting a 4th of July party, here are my Party Tips to Help you Save.
Independence Day Fun Events in and around Wichita
4th of July Food Freebies and Deals
The quick list:
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- Veterans Memorial Park Tribute to Independence Day
- Red, White & Boom
- Bradley Fair Fireworks and Concert
- Derby Fireworks in the Park
- Haysville 4th of July Celebration
- El Dorado, KS Independence Day Festivities
- Mulvane, KS 4th of July Parade
- Park City Salute to Freedom
- Goddard 4th of July Fun
- Old Cowtown Museum’s Celebrate America Event
- Garden Plain Independence Day
- Toronto Days
- Sterling, KS Old Fashioned Fourth of July
- Augusta, KS Fireworks
- Harper County 4th of July
- …and more events are added as we continually update this list.
No matter what else is going on, we can still celebrate our patriotism and gratefulness for the USA.
Wichita 4th of July fireworks & events for 2025
These Wichita Independence Day celebrations are listed in date order, with some of them happening before the fourth. The list of deals and events is always getting updated so be sure to check back so you won’t miss any.
If you want other fun things to do this summer, visit our Summer Checklist for FREE or cheap activities in Wichita. See how to get into over 200 attractions this summer for FREE with the Sunflower Summer App, or cool off and have fun over the 4th of July weekend at a Splash Park.
Veterans Memorial Park
At 9 a.m. on July 4th, visit the American Revolution Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 339 Veterans Parkway, near the river and close to downtown, for a ceremony that commemorates what actually happened on the day Americans formally declared their independence. This is a remarkable day to commemorate. The event will include:
- performance of the National Anthem and Taps on the bugle
- chaplain’s invocation and closing prayer
- reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
- Presentation of colors by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard
- guest speaker, retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major Richard Lewallen from Topeka
Bring a lawn chair if you or a loved one won’t be able to stand for the whole ceremony, which usually lasts around an hour. The Independence Day tribute at Veterans Memorial Park is FREE and open to the public.
Red, White & Boom Downtown Wichita
Wichita is invited to this FREE event in Downtown Wichita. It gets underway at 6 pm with food trucks staged around the Kennedy Plaza next to Century II. Stay for the largest firework display in the region!
Date: July 4th, everyone is invited to a FREE event
Red, White, and Boom:
- Fireworks
- FoodTucks
Location: Kennedy Plaza, located outside Century II
More Information: Red, White & Boom at Riverfront Stadium
Bradley Fair Summer Concert with Firework Show
This year, Bradley Fair’s annual fireworks show is on immediately following their FREE concert. No reservation is required for seating on the plaza, but capacity is limited, so be sure to get there early with your chair.
Lakeside picnic-style seating is still open and is my favorite way to enjoy the concert. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and all the kids. The FREE concert ends at around 9:30 p.m., and the fireworks show immediately follows the music. These concerts are always great, and the fireworks show is spectacular. 2000 N. Rock Road.
Date: Thursday, July 3rd (Always on a Thursday)
Bradley Fair Concert & Fireworks:
- FREE Concert
- Fireworks Display. It’s a good display. We have been for several years in a row.
- Pro Tip: Pack a picnic and sit by the pond. Dont forget your lawn chairs or blanket.
Location: Bradley Fair
More information: FREE Bradley Fair Concert & Fireworks
Derby 4th of July Celebration
Derby, Kansas, the Fourth of July celebration is always a full day of fun!
Date: July 4th
Derby, Kansas 4th of July Celebration:
- Independence Day Parade
- Fireworks in the Park
- Firecracker Race
- Historical Museum Open House
- Fire Station 81 Open House
More Information: Derby 4th of July Celebration
Haysville Fourth of July Celebration
Take the short drive to Haysville for a full day of fun! They have everything from cornhole, frog races, pool games and so much more. If you are looking for a small-town, all-American celebration, look no further.
Date: July 4th
Haysville, KS 4th of July Events:
- Fireworks
- Fishing derby
- Hot Dogs in the Park
- Water Carnival
- Live music and so much more. Click the link below for the full article.
More Information: Haysville, KS 4th of July Events
El Dorado, KS Independence Day
Date: July 4th
El Dorado 4th of July Events:
- Fireworks
- All Day Events: Free swim, turtle races, bike parade, concert, and lots more.
More Information: El Dorado, KS 4th of July Events and Fireworks
Mulvane, KS 4th of July Parade
Mulvane is known for its 4th of July parade, and following the parade is a watermelon feed. If you want to see classic cars and a grand small-town parade, we recommend this one.
Date: July 4
Mulvane 4th of July Events
- Parade, Music, Watermelon, and more.
More Information: Mulvane, KS 4th of July Parade
Park City Salute to Freedom
Celebrate Independence Day all day at Park City Salute to Freedom. They’ll have a parade, a pageant, a car show & fireworks in Hap McLean Park.
Date: July 4
Location: Hap McLean Park is 6801 N. Hydraulic, Park City, Kansas 67219.
More Information: Park City 4th of July
Goddard, KS Independence Day Celebration
Goddard’s celebration is on July 5th, allowing you to enjoy all the other 4th of July events. They will have a fireworks display, live music, free hot dogs, and more.
Date: July 5th
More Information: Goddard, KS Independence Day Celebration
Cowtown’s Celebrate America
Get ready to celebrate America like its 1875! Cowtown is celebrating America by throwing an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with the Saloon Girls, melodramas, vintage baseball, and way more!
Date: July 5th
More Information: Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum
Garden Plain Independence Day
The annual celebration is a “kaleidoscope of patriotism and joy” that brings together families and friends for a parade and activities. At the end of the full day, enjoy a fireworks show! Find out more information on their FB page HERE
Toronto Days
July 4-6 Toronto Days celebration looks like it will be quite a fun time. This is an area-wide event and will include a street dance, breakfast, parade, baby contest (aww, cute!), talent contest, raffle, mud volleyball tournament, and food vendors. The FIREWORKS will be held Friday, July 4, after sunset at Toronto Point. This will be a FREE ENTRANCE event (in other words, no vehicle fee to get in the park.) The plan is to have Pete’s Donuts and Justin’s Sugar Rush food trucks available at the park during the fireworks.
Sterling Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
July 3rd & 4th It encompasses a wide variety of family fun for kids and adults, including our famous turtle races. A great opportunity to enjoy some good BBQ, listen to live music, and enjoy fireworks. Lots of games and activities throughout the day and evening, including one of the best 4th of July parades. More info HERE
Augusta KS Fireworks
We do know folks who typically go to the lake out by Augusta for fireworks, and they love it. The city will have a fireworks display on July 4 at dusk.
Harper County 4th of July
If you’re in the area, be sure to enjoy the 4th festivities held this year at Anthony Lake near Anthony, KS. They have a ton of activities going on all day!
4th of July Food Freebies and Deals around Wichita
Chick N Max will offer Loyalty Club members a special deal on Friday & Saturday over the 4th of July weekend: $5 off the 12-piece Tenders Family Meal or the Family Feast. Yum! This is good chicken, folks. (And what a great thing to bring to the family pitch-in dinner.) Just remember to sign up for the loyalty program if you haven’t already.
Marco’s Pizza is serving up two Independence Day pizza deals you can get this 4th of July:
- Summer Mega Meal Deal for $19.99 – Perfect for sharing, this patriotic feast includes a large 1-Topping Pizza baked atop Marco’s signature golden crust, crave-worthy CheezyBread with three cheeses and garlic sauce, and sweet, fresh-baked CinnaSquares – all for just $19.99 with code MEGAMEAL.
- Pepperoni Magnifico for just $9.99* – In partnership with Karate Kid: Legends (now in theaters), Marco’s Pizza fans can grab a large Pepperoni Magnifico pizza for $9.99 using code LEGENDS, now through July 6.
Krispy Kreme has BOGO dozens for 4th of July week and when you wear red, white, and blue into the shop on July 4, 2025, you can get a FREE glazed doughnut. Yum.
Cracker Barrel has deals leading up to National Fried Chicken Day that can work for your 4th of July weekend festivities.
Other 4th of July Activities around Wichita
Elderslie Farm often has you-pick blackberries in the timeframe of mid-June to mid-July. Nature always operates on its own schedule, though, so be sure to double-check with them. See their website here.
Other 4th of July Ideas:
4th of July Events Near Wichita
Red, White & Boom Fireworks in Downtown Wichita
Derby Fireworks for the 4th of July
Mulvane, KS 4th of July Parade
El Dorado, KS 4th of July Events & Fireworks
Goddard, KS 4th of July Celebrations
Not confirmed for This Year!
Hutchinson, KS Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
North Newton Fireworks Extravaganza
Red, White, and Broadway: by Music Theater of Wichita at Botanica
Council Grove Fireworks
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church (600 N. Greenwich) is having their biennial Patriotic Celebration July 3rd starting at 6:30pm.
It’s a FREE community event with free hotdogs (while supplies last), food trucks, car show, family friendly games & activities, biplane aerial show, parachuters, cannons, a concert by the Wichita Grand Opera orchestra (and accompanying choir) and a fireworks finale.
Parking is at Beechcraft/Textron on Greenwich, south of Central.
More Info: https://holycrosslutheran.net/let-freedom-sing
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1CYF9GihL
Awesome! Thank you, Sarah. I’ll add it!
Are you doing this again this year and wha/ day if so
I’m not sure what event you’re asking about. There is a whole list of them here.
Where is Garden Plain’s on this list? Annual event that has is a big draw. Scaled down this year but should be on here.
Hi Patrick! We only write what we know about. 😉 I didn’t know about Garden Plain’s 4th of July celebration, but I will now for sure go and look for information on it. Do you happen to know what organization in Garden Plain puts it on? Sometimes the small town events are city-sponsored and other times put on by local community groups.
Eureka Kansas will have fireworks beginning at 9:45PM
Nice! Thank you!!
In regards to Park City, we will have our car show, starting at 8AM. There will be fireworks and food trucks in Hap McLean Park from 8:30PM until 10:15PM. Fireworks show starts at 10:00.
Thank you for the additional information, Stephen!
Thanks for providing all the options. This is one of my favorite holidays, I love having so many things I can do with the kids.
Don’t forget the Riverside Park pancake breakfast with Chris Cakes plus the Children’s Parade on July 4.
hi Susan
We appreciate the information and are adding it
I love this site….Very helpful !
Thank you!
Hi there. I think the Ks Humane Society is offering $17.76 adoption fees on any cat or dog 1yr or older. The event is Sat 7/1/2017.
Oh, gosh. Thank you for that correction, Theresa. I just fixed it and added a direct link to the promotion so folks can get more information! I also read their tips on keeping your pet safe and comfortable during the 4th fireworks. Really helpful!
Derby firework celebration at high park has been canceled because of flooding from the storm last night. ):
Does anyone know if Andover has any sort of 4th of July celebration?
Thanks for sharing all of these fun 4th of July Events!