In 2009, America is celebrating 233 years of independence on the Fourth of Julys and Branson shows are celebrating 50 years of live music shows. Along with all the other shows, attractions, and entertainment Branson routinely offers there will be a variety of fireworks displays and other activities celebrating the Fourth of July.
The following, although certainly not a complete list, is a description of those events that are conveniently located and accessible to Branson residents and visitors. A more complete list of Branson’s Fourth of July related activities is available in an article entitled “Branson celebrates Fourth of July with multiple fireworks displays” published on-line in the June 10 edition of the Branson Courier. The article also contains timely advice from Paul Miller the General Manager of Branson Tourism Center.
Name: Honor America
Place: College of the Ozarks by Lake Honor
Contact Info: College of the Ozarks – 417-334-6411 or 800-222-0525
Date/Time(s): June 28, Picnic 4:30 p.m., Entertainment 6:00 p.m., Patriotic Concert by Springfield, Symphony 8:30 p.m. followed by Fireworks.
Comment(s): This is a wonderful patriotic event that is reminiscent of the family Fourth of Julys of the past. It is a special event that families will never forget.
Name: Liberty Light Up
Place: Branson Landing – Town Square by Fountains
Phone: Branson Landing – 417-239-3002
Date/Time: July 3, Concert by “Chain Reaction, A Tribute to Journey” at 8:00 p.m. followed by Fireworks.
Comment(s): Lake Taneycomo provides beautiful backdrop and what a lead in to the fireworks.. Plus, there is still the option to see other fireworks displays on the Fourth.
Name: Hollister’s 56th Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Place: Historic Downing Street in Hollister
Phone: City of Hollister- 417- 337- 8315 or Hollister Chamber of Commerce- 417-334-3050
Date/Time: July 4/ Dusk. Good Viewing Area: Along Business Hwy 65 in Historic downtown Hollister.
Comment(s): Longest running fireworks display in Taney County. In terms of quality, the Hollister show sets the bar.
Name: Fireburst Fireworks Display
Place: Kimberling City
Phone: Kimberling City Table Rock Chamber of Commerce – 1-800-595-0393
Date/Time: July 4, 6:30 p.m. Entertainment in Summer Fresh parking lot, Fireworks at dark.
Comment (s): Good viewing Area on Highway 13 in downtown Kimberling City, near Kimberling City Shopping Mall, about 6 miles south of Branson West. It can be viewed very well from Table Rock Lake near the north end of the bridge.
Name: Chateau on the Lake’s BBQ and Fireworks
Place: Chateau on the Lake – North of Table Rock Dam on State Highway 165/265
Phone: Chateau on the Lake 417-334-1161
Date/Time: July 4 with Fireworks at dark
Comment(s): Paid BBQ event, complete with live music will be followed by fireworks display which is easily and conveniently viewed for free from Table Rock Lake via boat, park in loop just south of new overrun floodgates on Table Rock Dam or the Chateau’s public areas. One of the neat things is to see all the boats out in the Lake gathered together to watch the display.
