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Lenexa Community Days Parade 2026

Lenexa's Community Days Parade is a hometown tradition that draws thousands to Old Town to celebrate Independence Day. The Community Days Parade begins at Santa Fe Trail Drive and Park Street. It travels north on Park Street, east on 90th Place, south on Pflumm Road, east/northeast on Santa Fe Trail Drive, south on Noland Road, west on 94th Street and south on Pflumm Road.
Dates: 
07/04/2026
10 am - 12 pm
Location: 
Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
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The Center of Summer Soccer at Crown Center

Crown Center will become “The Center of Summer Soccer” with FREE activities on Crown Center Square to provide family entertainment beyond the global games.
Dates: 
07/02/2026
07/03/2026
07/04/2026
10AM - 8PM
Location: 
2450 Grand Blvd, Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
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The Beautiful Game | The National WWI Museum and Memorial

As Kansas City welcomes the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football (soccer) fans from every corner of the globe will discover The Beautiful Game, an extraordinary exhibition revealing the profound connections between the world's most beloved sport and the Great War.
Dates: 
07/02/2026
07/03/2026
07/04/2026
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
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Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm - Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Celebrate Independence Day with fun, games and a whole lot of red, white and blue! Kick off your Fourth of July with old-fashioned games, patriotic lessons and flag etiquette in the Schoolhouse, a classic cake walk and chalk the walk. The Farmstead closes at 2 p.m. on July 4. This event is included with regular admission. Come early, stay festive and celebrate the Fourth of July with us!
Dates: 
07/04/2026
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Location: 
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
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A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration LIVE from the West Lawn!

A CAPITOL FOURTH: 250TH WEEKEND CELEBRATION kicks off America’s Semiquincentennial - and we’re going all out! Broadcasting live on July 3rd from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A Capitol Fourth: 250 Weekend Celebration will feature the national television debut of country music icon Trace Adkins’ new song “American Made”, along with spectacular fireworks live from George Washington's Mount Vernon. Tune in July 3rd at 8 pm/7c on public television stations nationwide (check local listings), and for American Forces Network for service members around the world. Mark your calendar to join us!
Dates: 
07/03/2026
8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
Location: 
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
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Parkville 4th of July Celebration

Join us for a full day of patriotic fun at the annual 4th of July Celebration in downtown Parkville!
Dates: 
07/04/2026
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Location: 
Downtown Parkville, MO
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