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 27, 2026
Join College of the Ozarks for the 37th 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, Flat Creek, Kona Ice, and The Deck Pizza Company. Enjoy face painting, bounce houses, a Veterans thank-you card craft station, a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter display, and live music from The Hunt Family Band and two Army bands—The Big Band and Fire for Effect. 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 2-4, 2026
Join us as we celebrate freedom all week long and bring red, white, and blue themes to your favorite offerings! On Independence Day, you're invited to our Patriotic Picnic with games, attractions, contests, crafts, entertainment, a flyover, live music, and of course, spectacular fireworks shows at both Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock! You'll see all these patriotic activities and more this year at Big Cedar Lodge's July 4th Weekend event!
Fireburst Fireworks over Table Rock Lake
July 2, 2026
Fireburst is one of Table Rock Lake’s favorite summer traditions, bringing families, visitors, and the community together for more than 40 years. The 2026 Fireburst fireworks show is scheduled for July 2, 2026, at dusk near the Kimberling City bridge. Sponsored by the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, this event is made possible entirely through donations from local businesses, community members, and friends of the lake.
Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up Celebration
July 3, 2026
The Branson Landing’s 19th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks celebration will feature Cherry & James (6:00PM) then The Rosy Hips (8:00PM to 10:30PM) and be followed by an amazing, choreographed Fireworks Display around 9:20PM that will fill the skies over Lake Taneycomo and highlight a spectacular celebration of America’s 250th Independence that will leave you in awe! BIGGER THAN ANY YEAR EVER! The Beer Garden will open at 6:00PM, sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser.
Chateau on the Lake Firework Display
July 5, 2026
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.
See more firework displays found in Branson throughout the year here!
