Wondering what to do this Fourth of July in Kansas City? Well, the people of KC certainly know how to celebrate our nation’s day of independence. They have a number of different events you can attend and, of course, many of them feature fireworks.
More than 20,000 people attend the annual Parkville Fourth of July Fireworks and Festival every year. Things start on Tuesday morning with a parade followed by an all-day carnival at English Landing Park. At 9:30 p.m., fireworks are shot off over the Missouri River.
Berkley Riverfront Park is host to the KC Riverfest, one of the most popular fireworks shows in the KC Metro. There are a number of things to do before the fireworks show, but you don’t want to miss the grand finale. This fireworks display is actually choreographed to live music!
Worlds of Fun, one of Kansas City’s popular theme parks, will be hosting its own Fourth of July celebration. This event is one of the longest running annual fireworks show in Kansas City, and it all starts around 10 p.m.
For those wanting to spend a little time with nature before watching fireworks, the Booms and Blooms Fest at Powell Gardens is exactly what you want. Stroll through the beautiful gardens, maybe even take a picnic dinner, before settling near the lake to watch the fireworks. This event is actually held on the third, not the fourth, so you can attend it and then plan to see another fireworks display on Independence Day.
Finally, Corporate Woods Star Spangled Spectacular is another amazing Fourth of July event full of funnel cakes, a free concert, and a huge fireworks display that is one of the biggest in the area. It all starts at 4:00 p.m. and lasts until 11. Note that parking is a concern with this event, so be ready to walk.
Administrative professionals work very hard all year around. They are often the key contact people for major events and the day to day operation of your business, plus they are the people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Since 1952, businesses across the world have honored these hard-working individuals during Administrative Professionals Week.
Administrative Professionals Week is the final week of April. This year, that’s April 18 through 24. While it’s appropriate to show your appreciation all week, April 21 is specifically set aside as Administrative Professionals Day, so if you’re going to send your administrative assistant flowers, that would be the day to do it.
In addition to surprising your administrative professional with a large, bright bouquet of flowers, you may also think about taking him or her out to lunch, giving them a day off, or surprising him or her with a party.
If you live in Kansas City or are going to be visiting the area around March 17, you might enjoy getting in on some of the great St. Patrick’s Day events going on in the city. There are a variety of different traditions that KC has for celebrating this Irish holiday, and while some of them do include drinking green beer, there are activities for the entire family as well. Just don’t forget to wear your green or you might get pinched!
The biggest event, of course, is the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. It takes place on the day itself, March 17, and it starts around 11:00 a.m. It’s scheduled to last until 1:00 p.m. or so, depending on how quickly the various floats and such move. The parade follows the traditional route down Broadway from 33rd Street to 43rd Street. This year’s Grand Marshal is Irishman Ian Byrne, the lead singer for The Elders and the owner of Byrne Custom Woodworking.
There are a number of different pubs and bars holding St. Patrick’s Day events, of course. One of the most popular is Kelly’s Westport Inn. Their traditional celebration is full of live music and other fun entertainment. You can enjoy a pint at the bar or go out on Randal’s Rooftop, a large open deck that provides quite a view. Other places to hang out include O’dowd’s Little Dublin, Mike Kelly’s, the Gaf, and Lew’s. All feature live music and other entertainment.
For those who really want to party, the Martini Corner’s Street Party offers up five different bars and music all day long. It’s held at 31st and Oak and promises a great time for anyone who loves dancing. Likewise, the Power and Light District will be holding their Shamrocks and Shenanigans party starting at 6:00 a.m. with their Kegs and Eggs event.
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