Kansas City's gearing up to celebrate Independence Day the loudest way we know how: with fireworks lighting up skies across the metro. The big picture: From downtown lawn takeovers to suburban shows with food trucks and cover bands,

The Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are spread over several days in New Jersey in 2025. See our town-by-town listing.

These fireworks can be purchased by a person 18 or older between June 4 and July 4 and between Dec. 1 and Jan 1. Although there are monthlong purchase periods, the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal stressed that permitted types of fireworks may be used only on July 4, Dec. 31 and Jan 1.