Spend your Independence Day the Overland Park way with Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm and the Star Spangled Spectacular!
Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm
Begin your holiday with Celebrating the Fourth at the Farm at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead! Bring the family for a morning packed with patriotic performances, old-fashioned games and a red, white and blue bike parade. Join the fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a festive morning honoring American tradition.
Schedule of Events:
- 11 a.m. – Performance by Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie
- 11:45 a.m. – Pig calling contest
- 12-2 p.m. – Face painting
- 1 p.m. – Bike Parade: bring your decorated bike, trike or stroller
This holiday event is included in regular Farmstead admission. The Farmstead will close at 2 p.m. following the Fourth of July festivities.
Continue the celebration with concerts, food and fireworks at the Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, beginning at 5 p.m.
Want to begin your celebration before 5 p.m.? Visitors are welcome to enter Corporate Woods Founders’ Park at any time on July 4. And don’t stress about parking — spaces are available in any open Corporate Woods parking lot.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, water and coolers for an enjoyable holiday experience. Alcohol and pop-up tents are prohibited to maintain a safe and family-friendly environment.
End Independence Day with a bang with a dazzling fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Schedule of events:
- 5 p.m. – Food trucks open. Follow your nose to barbecue, funnel cakes, hot dogs and more.
- 5 p.m. – National Guard Band kicks off the night with patriotic music.
- 6 p.m. – Superstar Mafia brings the pop and rock.
- 7 p.m. – Run With It amps up alternative rock energy.
- 8:15 p.m. – The Rock Gods take the stage with epic tribute hits by Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi and more.
- 9:55 p.m. – David Williamson performs the National Anthem.
- 10 p.m. – Mayor Curt Skoog kicks off the fireworks display.
From family fun at the Farmstead to a fantastic fireworks display, there’s something for everyone in Overland Park this Fourth of July!