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2025 Fourth of July Firework Shows in Branson

Nothing compares to Independence Day celebrations in the Ozarks! Whether you call the area home or you're planning a visit, you won't want to miss any of our Fourth of July festivities.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Branson with these Independence Day events and activities.

Honor America at College of the Ozarks

June 28, 2025

Join College of the Ozarks for the 36th annual Honor America celebration—a free, family-friendly event packed with food, fun, and patriotic spirit. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with delicious eats from Chick-fil-A, London Calling, Kilwin’s, and more. Enjoy face painting, bounce houses, a Veterans thank-you card craft station, a Blackhawk helicopter display, and live music from The Hunt Family Band and the 135th Army Bands—The Big Band and Aftershock. The evening wraps up at 8:45 p.m. with a moving performance by the Hard Work U. Concert Band, followed by a dazzling fireworks and drone show.

July 4th Weekend at Big Cedar Lodge

July 2-5, 2025

Bring the family for fun, fitness, fishing, and festivities all week long! Test your stamina at the Patriotic Glow Volleyball Tournament, have a Patriotic Picnic on the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn (filled with games, attractions, & entertainment), and bust out your moves at our Patriotic Celebration (inflatables, tie dye, DJ, etc.)! You'll see all these patriotic activities and more this year at Big Cedar Lodge's July 4th Weekend event!

Fireburst in Kimberling City

July 2, 2025

The Fireburst Fireworks are deployed from a bluff to the northeast of the Kimberling City Bridge. Looking north, if you can see the Kimberling City Bridge, you can see the fireworks. Immediately following the Fireburst fireworks show, Lakeside Resort, located to the south of Fireburst, will have their own fireworks show. It's a fun way to wait out the heavy traffic leaving the area after Fireburst!

Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up Celebration

July 3, 2025

Join us for Branson Landing's 18th Annual Liberty Light Up (as pictured above) and celebrate Independence Day in BIG way a day early! The Liberty Light Up Concert will feature Damsel (6:30pm) then The Dirty Saints (8pm to 10:30pm) and be followed by an amazing, choreographed Fireworks Display around 9:20-ish pm that will fill the skies over Lake Taneycomo and highlight a spectacular celebration of America’s Independence that will leave you in awe! Beer Garden opens at 5:30pm, sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser.

72nd Annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration in Hollister

July 4, 2025

The City of Hollister is planning for an explosive good time at its 72nd Annual Fireworks Show! Nitro Ice Food Truck will be in Chad A Fuqua Memorial Park and fireworks will be set off with music accompanying it. The show will begin shortly after dark and may be seen from many locations throughout Hollister, like at TAPS on Downing Street. Contact City Hall for more information.

Chateau on the Lake Firework Display

July 6, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day lakeside and create unforgettable memories! Enjoy dazzling fireworks, savory BBQ, delightful treats from the Sweet Shoppe, and exclusive access to our VIP viewing area.