Celebrate Fourth of July In and Around Manhattan
Make your plans to celebrate Fourth of July in the Manhattan area! While Manhattan itself does not host a community fireworks display, there are plenty of ways to celebrate all week long in the area!
Manhattan Single Day Events
Bluemont Church
Bluemont Church is hosting a Forth of July lunch celebration including a potluck picnic and traditional games including three-legged race, water balloon toss and more. The Riley County Police Department will be present for a chance for children and their families to get up close and personal with a Police cruiser. Find more details here.
Star Spangled Spectacular
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation hosts the Star Spangled Spectacular which is an exciting, splash-filled fundraising event for all ages! During this event held at Manhattan City Pool Park, one child and one guardian teams will create their own cardboard boats using only cardboard and duct tape to race across the water! Register in advance here.
American Legion Post 17
Join the American Legion Post 17 for a free-will donation dinner on July 2nd from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Learn more here.
City of Ogden Firework Display
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic to the City of Ogden Firework Display on July 2nd at dusk! Learn more here.
Freedom Family Fun Day
Join Rohling Homestead on July 3rd from 9:00am-12:00pm for the Freedom Family Fun Day! Enjoy the animals, the silo slide and of course the homestead! Learn more here.
4th of July Festivals
Freedom Fest in Junction City (July 1-5)
Freedom Fest has something for everyone, all week long including a city carnival, freedom run, children’s parade, fireworks show, veteran’s ceremony and more. Check out the full schedule here.
Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. on July 4, when the last band ends. View from Heritage Park and surrounding areas.
Fireworks Show in Randolph
Randolph holds a 2 day long celebration that includes an ice cream social, fish fry, softball tournament, turtle races, bicycle parade, tractor pull, barbecue in the park and fireworks show.
Celebrate Freedom in Wamego (June 30-July 4)
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Wamego all week long with a carnival every evening all culminating in the big event — the best July 4 fireworks around! July 4 activities include a antique tractor show, food court, Boomtown viewing (behind the scenes of a fireworks show), parade at 6 p.m. and free concert. The fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. and turn on the soundtrack by tuning in to B104.7.
Mom Tip: Arrive for the parade or shortly after to ensure a good seat for the fireworks. Everything fills up quickly and early!
Fireworks Safety in Manhattan
Manhattan does not offer a community fireworks show but you can use permitted fireworks July 1-4 from 8 a.m. to midnight. Bottle rockets are not permitted and fireworks cannot be discharged on public streets. Get safety tips and city rules.
