Annual Family-Friendly

Independence Celebrations

Annual celebration dates vary by community. Enjoy fireworks over the lake, or a rodeo with a dance and fireworks.

The 2023 schedule is below.

Monday, July 1 – Girard’s 1st of July Celebration

Starts 6 p.m. – Crawford County Fairground – 249 E KS 47, Girard, KS

For more information contact the Girard Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-724-4715 or girardchamber@girardkansas.gov

Tuesday, July 2 – Lake Blast Celebration

Starts 6 p.m. – Crawford State Park – 1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS

Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Parking pass required by Crawford State Park.

For updates, follow Friends of Crawford State Park on Facebook.

Wednesday, July 3 – Chatters

Starts 5 p.m. – 2401 S Rouse, Pittsburg, KS

Wednesday, July 3 – Mulberry Independence Celebration

Starts 6 p.m. – Mulberry Ball Park – North Military Ave., Mulberry, KS

Wednesday, July 3 & Thursday, July 4 – Hepler Ruritan Club Rodeo & Celebration

Hepler Ruritan Arena – 200 W Arlington St, Hepler, KS

Wednesday starts at 7 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mutton Bustin; 8 p.m. URA, MRCA and Open Rodeo; 10 p.m. Dance featuring live music

Thursday starts at 11 a.m. – 11 a.m. Parade; 12 p.m. Cake Walk & Auction; 12:30 p.m. Kids Games; 1:30 p.m. Hillbilly Games; 7 p.m. Mutton Bustin; 8 p.m. URA, MRCA and Open Rodeo; and, Fireworks to follow

Thursday, July 4 – Pittsburg’s 4th of July Festival

Starts 8 a.m. – Lincoln Park – 813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS

Activities include live performances, live music, kid-friendly activities, amusement park rides, food vendors, Pickleball Open Tournament, and the fireworks grand finale.

For additional details and updates, follow Pittsburg Parks & Recreation on Facebook.

Thursday, July 4 – Fireworks at the Brooks

Starts at 8:00 p.m. – Corner of Northeast High School, Arma

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Date TBA – Cherokee’s 4th of July Celebration

Starts 5:30 p.m. – American Legion Post #35 – 109 S Vine St, Cherokee, KS

For additional information or to donate, contact Cherokee’s American Legion Post #35 at 620-457-8581, or the Cherokee Ruritan Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeRuritanClub

Date TBA – McCune’s July Bash

Football field, McCune, KS

For additional information or to donate, call McCune City Hall at 620-632-4299.

Date TBA – Opolis 4th of July Picnic

Starts 5:30 p.m. – Maggie Grebe Memorial Park – 300 W 2nd St, Opolis, KS

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