Area cities offering Independence Day events this week

Fireworks light up the sky over Tonganoxie in this file photo.
Celebrations are planned for the coming days throughout the area to observe Independence Day.
Although Tonganoxie is not having any official fireworks displays, fireworks can be shot off from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. through Friday.
City ordinance allows for fireworks to be discharged during those times from June 30-July 4
Here’s a look at other area fireworks celebrations:
Bonner Springs
Independence Day enthusiasts can get started with the Bonner Blast the day before the holiday.
Festivities start at 5 p.m. Thursday. There will be a food truck festival, city band concert and then a fireworks display around 9:45 p.m. at Centennial Park in downtown Bonner Springs. Fireworks will take place after the concert.
McLouth
McLouth will have an all-day Independence Day event Friday.
Festivities kick off with the second annual McLouth Independence Day celebration and Stars, Stripes & Spokes bike parade.
Everyone will meet at 10 a.m. at the high school parking lot. Prizes for the top three decorated bicycles, and also the top three with the most festive attire. For adults, there will be one prize for adult vehicle and one prize for adult most festive attire.
Bike Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from the McLouth High School parking lot and make its way through downtown to Luse Park.
The fire truck will spray water on children and there will be a waterslide in the park throughout the day.
There also will be hot dogs and chips served in the park at noon.
Evening fireworks festivities will take place at Stan Braksick Sports Complex.
Glow sticks will be given to the first 100 youths who arrive.
There also will be a patriotic girls pageant starting at 7 p.m. The band Train Wreck Allie will perform after that pageant. A fireworks display will begin around 9:45 p.m.
Fort Leavenworth
The Fourth of July Independence Day celebration will start at 6 p.m. at Merritt Lake with music. The Salute to the Union will start at 8 p.m. and a fireworks show will begin at dusk.
For more information, call 913-684-1674 or visit leavewnorth.armymwr.com.
Kansas City, Kan.
Fireworks will follow the Kansas City Monarchs game against the Lincoln Saltdogs on Friday at Legends Field.
Lawrence
A number of community celebrations are on tap. The City of Lawrence will present its “Summer Fest” on July 3 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.
The event begins at 4 p.m. and will feature children’s activities, an artisan fair and live music.
Food trucks will open at 5 p.m., and a drone show is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. Spectators can view the drone show from the derby area.
Last year, the $30,000 drone show was canceled due to a mix of heavy rain and technical difficulties. The City of Lawrence was issued a credit for this year’s show.
The first-ever “July 4th Freedom Fest: Celebrate and Defend Our Constitution” will celebrate our rights and freedoms under the U.S. Constitution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the East Shelter in Centennial Park, a half-block west of Iowa and Ninth streets. The highlight of the free festival will be a public reading of selected portions of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights by local community members at 11:15 a.m. Kid-friendly activities will be available throughout the festival, including storytelling and play stations. Food trucks will be onsite. An information fair will feature tabling by social justice organizations and political candidates running in the upcoming election for City Commission and school board seats across Douglas County.
Eudora
Eudora Parks and Recreation will hold the city’s annual fireworks display on July 4, starting around 9:30 p.m. Parking will be available at Eudora Middle School, 2635 Church St., and Eudora High School, 2203 Church St.
A 249th birthday salute to the United States of America will also take place in Eudora at the Central Protective Association Park gazebo at Ninth and Main streets at 11 a.m. on July 4. The event will feature a program about the Declaration of Independence and be led by members of local chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Baldwin City
The Baldwin City Recreation Commission will host its Independence Day celebration on July 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Baldwin City Golf Course, 1102 Main St. The event will include live music, a free kids zone, food and drink vendors, and will conclude with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.