4th of July celebrations 2023
(KBSI) – Independence Day is Tuesday, July 4. Several communities are celebrating with firework displays.
If you know of an organized fireworks display that is not included on the list, email news@kbsi23.com with the details. Include the location, time, date and what will be happening.
Missouri
2023 Great American 4th of July
6-9:15 p.m.
Arena Park
Cape Girardeau, MO
This event features the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award presentation and a performance by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in the Arena Park Grandstands. Set up a lawn chair or picnic blanket at the fair grounds in Arena Park to view the fireworks show.
- 6:30 p.m. – Arena Park opens
- 7 p.m. – Naturalization ceremony followed by Spirit of America Award and Patriotic Program
- 8 p.m. – Cape Girardeau Municipal Band
- 8:30 p.m. – Mayor Stacy Kinder
- 8:40 p.m. – Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Presentation
- 9 p.m.- Fireworks begin
Sponsors: City of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missourian, Rustmedia, River Radio, and Visit Cape
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Fourth at the Fort
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fort D
920 Fort Street
Cape Girardeau
The soldiers of Fort D were very patriotic. At the national holiday, they would celebrate by firing their rifles and cannon and flying their flags proudly. Come join to celebrate the birth of the nation.
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Freedom Fest 2023
Cape County Park North
Cape Girardeau, MO
7-9:30 p.m.
Bring a friend and a lawn chair.
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Municipal Band Concert
7-9 p.m.
Leist Memorial Band Shell just off Route D
Jackson, MO
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4C Fireworks
8 p.m.
Cape County Cowboy Church
220 Orchid Lane
Oak Ridge, MO
There will be music before fireworks.
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Sikeston Fireworks Show
dusk
Recreation Complex
Campanella Street
Sikeston, MO
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Fireworks at the Lake
9:20 p.m.
Redman Creek Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
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Clearwater Lake’s annual 4th of July boat parade
Sunday, July 2
Meet at Loon Point and look for the “launch boat” at 1 p.m. There will be two awards: Most Patriotic and Most Creative.
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Leopold KC Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 1
Leopold KC Hall
Firefighters will set off fireworks at dark.
Illinois
Kaskaskia
Carbondale
4th of July Fireworks Display
9:15 p.m.
SIU Campus – Banterra Center
Carbondale, IL
For the best viewing, spectators should park and watch the display frm the Banterra Center parking lots 18 and 56. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early. The main parking lots are typically full and closed by 9 p.m. There will be ice cream, bubble tea, baked treats and shaved ice for sale. Road closures will start at 6 p.m., including parking lots 37 and 52. Cars must be cleared from these areas by 6 p.m. Douglas Drive and Saluki Drive will be closed from Evergreen to Lincoln, and from Douglas to Arena Drive, until after the fireworks display. Parking along Route 51 or other roadways for viewing purposes is prohibited. In the event of rain, the fireworks display will be postponed to Tuesday, July 5, at 9:15 p.m.
Kentucky
Paducah
Paducah’s Independence Day Celebration
6 p.m. – live music and food trucks
9:05 p.m. – national anthem by Hayley Payne 9:05 p.m.
9:15 p.m. – fireworks by Pyro Shows
Paducah’s riverfront
There will be two stages of performers.
Schultz Park
- 6 p.m. – Candice Gunn
- 7:30 p.m. – Crowfoot
Wilson Stage
- 6 p.m. – Wheelhouse Rousters
- 7:45 p.m. – Hayley Payne
The event is sponsored by Independence Bank, Ingram, and Pine Bluff Materials Company.
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