KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Grain Valley. Share your story idea with Claire.
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Blue Springs is marking America's 250th birthday with a bigger-than-ever Red, White & Blue Springs event Friday at Wilbur Young Park. KSHB 41's Eastern Jackson County reporter Claire Bradshaw is this year's emcee.
The free, family-friendly celebration opens at 3 p.m. and runs through a 300-piece drone show and fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to claim a spot.
The main stage schedule is packed with all-American activities, kicking off with a hot dog eating competition and bubble gum blowing competition before moving into live performances and other events throughout the evening.
Main stage schedule:
- 3:30–4:30 p.m. — Hot dog eating competition
- 4:30–5 p.m. — Bubble gum blowing competition
- 5–5:30 p.m. — Juggling Jesters performance
- 5:30–6 p.m. — Best dressed competition
- 6:15–7 p.m. — Kids' musical performance
- 7–8 p.m. — Dueling Pianos
- 8–9 p.m. — The Suburbans
The Suburbans headline the main stage before the 300-piece drone show lights up the sky ahead of the annual fireworks display.
Food trucks and local vendors will also be on-site throughout the event.
Read more about the event here.
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