Communities across southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma are preparing to celebrate America's 250th birthday with festivals, parades, family activities, and fireworks displays throughout late June and July. Below is a list of celebrations happening across the area to help you plan your holiday weekend.

 

If your community is hosting a Fourth of July or America 250 celebration that isn't included on our list, we'd love to hear from you. Email the event details to news@kggfradio.com.

 

 

June 27 – Fort Scott, KS

• Fort Scott Independence Day Celebration

• Location: Fort Scott

• Festivities begin at 3 p.m.

June 27 – Columbus, KS

• Freedom Fest 2026

• Location: Columbus

• Activities begin at 5 p.m.

July 2 – Cherryvale, KS

• City of Cherryvale Independence Day Celebration

• Location: Main Street

July 2 – Iola, KS

• Allen Community College America 250 Fireworks Show

• Location: Allen Community College

• Activities begin at 6 p.m.

July 2 – Wyandotte, OK

• Wyandotte Nation Fireworks

• Location: Wyandotte Nation

• Gates open at 5 p.m.

July 3 – Altamont, KS

• Independence Day Celebration

• Location: South side of Harrison Auditorium

July 3–4 – Altoona, KS

• Fourth of July Celebration

• Location: Altoona City Park

July 3 – Cherryvale, KS

• Cherryvale Fireworks 250th Celebration

• Festivities begin at 4 p.m.

July 4 – Independence, KS

• Independence Day Celebration

• Location: Riverside Park

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July 4 – Fredonia, KS

• Community Celebration

• Location: Rotary Park

July 4 – Pittsburg, KS

• Pittsburg's 4th of July Celebration

• Location: Pittsburg

• 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

July 4 – Bartlesville, OK

• FreedomFest

• Location: Sooner Park

July 4 – Miami, OK

• City of Miami Fireworks Show

• Location: Buffalo Run Casino & Resort

• Activities begin at 7 p.m.

July 5 – Neodesha, KS

• Independence Day Festivities

• Location: Riverwalk Park

July 11 – Coffeyville, KS

• Summer Celebration

• Location: Walter Johnson Park

July 11 – Quapaw, OK

• Quapaw 250 Years of Freedom Celebration

• Location: Quapaw Schools

• Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

July 25 – Frontenac, KS

• Camptown's Million-Dollar Fireworks Festival

• Location: Frontenac

• Activities throughout the day