Parkville 4th of July Celebration 2023

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When:

July 4, 2023 all-day

2023-07-04T00:00:00-05:00

2023-07-05T00:00:00-05:00

Where:

Historic Downtown Parkville
100 South Main Street
Parkville MO 64152

Cost:

Free

MSPA Events

Join us for our annual PARKVILLE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION on Tuesday July 4, 2023!
Parkville’s traditional salute to Independence Day includes a pancake breakfast, a community parade, food, fun, shopping, kids activities, a skydiving exhibition, and our Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PARKVILLE 4th of JULY PARADE

10 am start time at 63rd Street & Hwy 9, ending on Main Street in downtown Parkville.
Independence Day trivia and giveaways will start at 10 am (at 1st & Main Street).
Roads close in and around downtown Parkville at approx. 9:30 am.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8 – 11 am at the American Legion Post, 11 Main Street

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES (Bounce Houses & Water Dodgeball)

11 am (after the parade) hosted by River Park Church in Ballfield 1

FESTIVAL FOOD, FACE PAINTING

starting at 6 pm

PARKVILLE SYMPHONIC BAND

7:30 pm at Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University

FALCON SKYDIVING EXHIBITION
8:30 pm (approx.)

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
9:30 pm

MORE INFO AND ‘THINGS TO DO’:
• Restaurants will be open ALL DAY on the 4th.
• Many stores will be open before and after the parade. Several will be open all day.
• Parkville Mini Golf will be Open all day.
• Family friendly activities hosted by River Park Church will take place at BallField 1 (south of the City parking lot) following the parade and throughout the afternoon.

• Sno Cones, Kettle Korn, Fruit Smashers, Drinks, BBQ …starting at 6 pm.

• Face Painting with Plz Paint Me, starting at 6 pm.• Enjoy beautiful English Landing Park – miles of walking and biking trails, picnics, pickleball, playgrounds, frisbee golf, sand volleyball, and basketball.
• Platte Landing Park and the Dog Park will be closed on July 4th due to the setup of the Fireworks Show.• Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a front row seat at the Fireworks Show.

PARKING
• The City Parking Lot (south of RR tracks)
• Parking Lot at entrance of English Landing Park
• Parking on Main Street and East Street
• Parking Lot at 4th Street and Hwy 9 (east side)
• Parking Lot at 6th Street and Hwy 9 (east side)
• Park University
• English Landing Center

SHUTTLE SERVICE
• 6 – 11 pm, Pick-up & Drop-off Location: South Platte YMCA (8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152)

Unloading & Loading in downtown Parkville will be at the old Bank lot (across from the Post Office).

4th of July FIREWORKS

Parkville’s annual 4th of July Fireworks show will start at 9:30 pm. There are many locations throughout downtown Parkville to watch the fireworks display – the ballfield south of the Parking lot, anywhere on Main Street in downtown Parkville and English Landing Park are the front row seats!!

4th of July PARADE

The 4th of July parade begins at 10:00 am at 63rd Street & Hwy 9 and ends in Historic Downtown Parkville.
Parade Entry
If you are interested in participating in the Parkville 4th of July parade, please complete the online parade application.
Questions: please email us at ParkvilleParade@gmail.com.

Parade Entry Fee: $25
Parade entries are due by June 20, 2023

4th of July VENDORS

If you are interested in participating as a vendor at the Parkville 4th of July Celebration, please email ParkvilleEvents@gmail.com with your business name and product information. We are seeking a limited number of vendors for this event.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER, THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, FOR SUPPORTING THE FIREWORKS SHOW!