KANSAS CITY, Mo — Get ready for fireworks, family time, and flag-waving fun. Fourth of July celebrations will light up Friday night across the Kansas City area.
The National World War I Memorial and Museum will be holding their Stars and Stripes Picnic today.

This celebration has been happening for the past five years.
There will be live performances, food trucks, and a 20-minute fireworks display over the Liberty Memorial Tower that will conclude the event.
The fireworks are expected to begin about 9:40 p.m.
There are other celebrations, including the Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park in Overland Park. David Williamson will perform the National Anthem at 9:55 p.m. and at 10 p.m. Mayor Curt Skoog kicks off the fireworks display.
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