Fourth of July has been celebrated as the birth of American independence for longer than we can remember, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. This Friday starts off the always-fun Independence Day festivities around the Lake of the Ozarks. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the fireworks displays,
wants to share with you a list of several places you can catch some of the best fireworks shows around by land and water!
Old Kinderhook
Date: Friday, June 30th
Time: 5:00 pm; Display begins at dusk.
Location: Hwy 54, West of Camdenton to 20 Eagle Ridge Rd.
Fun Fest with Fireworks Show, Entertainment and Kids Activities.
Parking is limited; Arrive early.
Call for details: 573-317-3560
Bear Bottom Resort
Date: Saturday, July 1st and Tuesday, July 4th
Time: 9:45 pm Both Nights
Location: View by Land at 123 Bear Bottom Drive or by Water at the Osage Arm 38MM.
Parking is limited; Arrive early.
Call for details: 573-374-6905
Freedom Celebration at Windermere
Date: Sunday, July 2nd
Time: 5:00 pm; Fireworks 9:00 pm
Location: Windermere Conference Center; 1600 Koehler Drive in Roach
Recreation, old-fashioned games, barbecue supper, music, and more all day. Great fireworks at 9:00 pm. Donation per carload. A fee for some recreation/food.
Phone: 573-346-5200
Fireworks at The 5MM Main Channel
Date: Saturday, July 1st
Time: 9:30 pm
Location: View this professional fireworks display by water only at the 5 Mile Marker of the Main Channel. Rain Date scheduled for July 2nd at 9:30pm.
Donations welcome - Click title above to donate.
Call for details: 314-323-2034
Runaway II Resort & Campground
Date: Saturday, July 1st
Time: 9:30 pm
Location: Runaway II Resort & Campground; 267 Runaway Drive in Climax Springs
Parking is limited; Arrive early.
View by water at the 45 Mile Marker
Call for details: 573-345-4116
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
Date: Monday, July 3rd
Time: Dusk
Location: Captain Ron's Bar & Grill; Hwy 5 to Lake Road 5-50 to 82 Aloha Lane in Sunrise Beach
Parking is limited; Arrive early.
View by water at the 34.5 Mile Marker
Call for details: 573-374-5852
Point Randall Resort
Date: Monday, July 3rd
Time: 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Point Randall Resort; Hwy HH to Susan Road in Lake Ozark.
Viewing by land on the Point Randall Resort property reserved for resort guests only.
View by water at the 2 Mile Marker (McCoy Branch Cove)
Call for details: 573-365-2081
Playin' Hooky Fireworks Cruise
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Departing from Millstone Marina at 18096 Hwy O in Gravois Mills
$25 per person
Call for reservations and details: 573-434-2627
The Lodge of Four Seasons
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: Display begins at Dusk
Location: The Lodge of Four Seasons; 315 Four Seasons Drive in Lake Ozark
View by water at the 13 Mile Marker
Call for details: 573-365-3000
Celebration Cruises Bagnell Dam
Date: Sunday, July 2nd
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. in Lake Ozark (at Bagnell Dam)
Enjoy a Sunset Cruise and view fireworks at Bagnell Dam aboard the Celebration II yacht.
Call for reservations and details: (573) 480-3212
Celebration Cruises Grand Glaize
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Jeffries Rd to 5076 Davis Drive in Osage Beach
Enjoy a Sunset Cruise and view The Lodge of Four Seasons fireworks display from the water at the 13 Mile Marker, aboard the Celebration I yacht.
Call for reservations and details: (573) 480-3212
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Tan-Tar-A Resort; Hwy KK to 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach
Viewing by land on the Tan-Tar-A property reserved for resort guests only.
View by water at the 26 Mile Marker
Call for details: 573-348-3131
Tropic Island Cruises
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Tan-Tar-A Resort; 494 Tan Tar A Drive in Osage Beach
View the Tan-Tar-A Resort fireworks display from the water at the 26 Mile Marker, aboard the Tropic Island Cruises yacht.
Call for reservations and details: 573-348-0083
City of Eldon
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
4th of July Parade begins at 10:00 am; Downtown Eldon Fireworks begin at dusk; Eldon Model Air Park
Call for Details: 573-392-2291
Lake Valley Country Club
Date: Tuesday, July 4th
Time: Fireworks display begins at dusk.
Location: Lake Valley Country Club; 367 Blair Ave. in Camdenton
Call for more info: 573-346-7218
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate or where you watch the fireworks from, Isla Del Sol hopes that your weekend and Independence Day is filled with joyous moments and well-spent time with family and friends. Don't forget that while you're out and about to stop by the best waterfront condo complex at the Lake of the Ozarks to get a taste of the freedom our little slice of island Paradise has to offer!
You don't want to miss out on the long-anticipated opening of the new-look Museum at the Gateway Arch happening on July 3! The state-of-the-art attraction’s ribbon cutting will coincide with Fair Saint Louis (July 4th, 6th and 7th), a FREE admission event celebrating our nation’s independence each Fourth of July – all for FREE! This year, 'America's Biggest Birthday Party' is hosting concerts by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - July 4th, Jason Derulo and Andy Grammar - July 6th, and Martina McBride - July 7th at the Gateway Arch National Park! For more information, visit: www.FairSaintLouis.org.
