Stars and Stripes Picnic
Celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable fashion at Kansas City’s official July 4th tradition — the Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial!
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — the city comes alive with an all-day celebration featuring live music, global soccer, local vendors, and one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the region.
Experience the excitement in two incredible ways:
Spread out on the lawn in Penn Valley Park or enjoy the high-energy atmosphere inside the Fan Fest.
It’s a full day 250 celebration!
Event Schedule:
10:00 AM – Museum and Memorial opens
11:00 AM – Fan Fest kicks off
12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – World soccer matchups
3:00 PM – Vendors open
6:45 PM – Live performances begin (Lost Wax + DJ Ashton Martin)
9:40 PM – Fireworks light up the Kansas City skyline
Post-show – Music continues with Lost Wax
Bring your friends, your family, and your patriotic spirit — and experience July 4th the Kansas City way!
Listen to the fireworks soundtrack simulcast on 94.9 KCMO
Presented by Block & Company, Inc., Realtors — Kansas City's commercial real estate leader.









