Weekend Update for  July 4-6

FRIDAY

Red White and Zoo at 9 am Free admission to Dickerson Park Zoo on Friday, July 4, 2025, for active military, veterans and their immediate family (those living in the household). Must show military ID at the gate

First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Springfield. Free self guided tour begins at 6pm

Midtown 4^th of July Parade starts on Drury lane in Springfield area begins at 10 am. FREE

Breakfast with Bluey at Itty Bitty City 9 am ticket entry

Bingo at the Post 4:30 at American Leion Post 69

Ghost Light Sessions begin at 8 pm at the Gillioz

SATURDAY

It’s Red White and Cool Youth Pool Party at Westport…Themed photo ops, snow cones music and exclusive after hours swimming… the fun begins at 7 pm-8 $30 per kiddo.  You must register….. tinyurl.com/YouthPoolParties25

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at the Botanical Center at Nathanial Greene Park 1-4 pm.

Farmer’s Markets Battlefield and Glenstone, Nature Center Farmers Market and Commercial Street. Most open at 8 am.

FIREWORK DISPLAYS FOR FRIDAY July 4

Bolivar Celebration of Freedom at 1600 University Ave.  Community picnic at 5:30 Fireworks at dark

Bull Shoals independence Day fireworks show fireworks at dark FREE best seats near Bull Shoals Dam.

Cabool Parade of Patriotism parade begins a5 pm starts on Main Street FREE

Chadwick 4^th of July Fireworks begins at 9 pm at the Chadwick Community Building FREE

Galena Independence Celebration Y-Bridge park starts at 5 pm Fireworks at dusk FREE

Hollister Fireworks Celebration at 312 Esplanade Dr. Fireworks at dark FREE

Lake of the Ozarks Fireworks Extravaganza at the Lodge of 4 Season tickets required

Marshfield Independence Day Parade begins at 10 am on the Square FREE

Monett Freedom and Fireworks at Monett South park Fireworks at 9 pm FREE

Big Cedar Lodge Fireworks at Dark

Shell Knob Fire and thunder Fireworks begins at 9:30 at Shell Knob Bridge FREE

Springfield Independence Day Splash and Sizzle at Silver Springs and Fassnight Pools. $1.00 admission or canned food donation.

Strafford 4^th of July parade begins at 10 am FREE

Willow Springs 4^th of July Parade begins at 10 am FREE