Street closures, parking and more
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Friday, July 4, 2025
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The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop from local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy the largest fireworks display in the city.
FREE to the public – rain or shine!
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Event Details
Be sure to check back often, as information may change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There will be local food and beverage venues to purchase food and drinks from – including beer and other alcohol. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks.
As the weather will be hot, please make sure to bring plenty of water.
Dogs are permitted on leashes, but be advised that loud fireworks may not be the best environment for them. Please pick up after your pets.
There will be multiple clusters of portable restrooms located on the south side of the Museum and Memorial, including ADA options.
Check back later for more information.
In anticipation of large crowds
We recommend parking further away and taking the KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop.
Or arrive via city bus with RideKC, which also offers park-and-ride options.
ADA parking
Complimentary, limited ADA parking is available at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108. The entrance is off Wyandotte Street (access from the south) and ADA parking is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
Paid parking options
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Show Schedule
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Event Map
Event map forthcoming
2025 Artists
Artists forthcoming
Food and Activities
(Subject to change)
Food
Coco Loco Grill
KC Whip and Company
KC Kona Ice
Kylies Kakes
Melt Box Ice Cream
Taste of Aloha
The BBQ Shack, LLC
The Melt Truck
The Rub Bar-B-Que and Catering
Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
Activities
Aunt Nancy's Face Art
Essential Henna
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2025 Stars and Stripes Picnic
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