A number of 4th of July events will be going across the region over the next few days.
In Wamego, the famous Boomtown show will be taking place on Jul. 4 with fireworks beginning at 10 pm. Prior to the show on Thursday, the city carnival and dunk tank will be open from Friday until next Thursday from 6 to 10 pm every evening. The Boomtown Pyrotechnic team will join KMAN’s AJ Shaw on KMAN’s In Focus on Friday morning for the full hour beginning at 9:06.
Manhattan will have its Star Spangled Spectacular celebration on Thursday at City Park in Manhattan. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to attend with events happening between 8 am and 12 pm.
Junction City will host its annual Freedom Fest beginning next Wednesday and lasting through Sunday Jul. 7. The event offers live music, entertainment and fireworks.
The full list of 4th of July activities can be found down below:
Wamego:
City Carnival and Dunk Tank – Friday Jun. 28 until Thursday Jul. 4 from 6 pm to 10 pm (6/28-7/3, 3pm to 10pm on 7/4 near City Park)
Annual Parade at 6pm
Boomtown Fireworks Show at 10pm
Antique Tractor and Car Shows
Free Concerts and More….
Manhattan:
Star Spangled Spectacular (8 am to noon on 7/4 near City Park Pool)
Kids Cardboard Regatta (Kids aged 5-14)
Junction City:
Jul. 3 through Jul. 7
Free concerts at Heritage Park
Jul. 4 parade down 6th street at 10 am on Jul. 4
Journey Tribute Band in Heritage Park on Jul. 3
Carnival and food booths
Randolph:
Jun. 28 and Jun. 29
Softball Tournament (Jun. 28-Jun. 29)
Hot Dog Eating Contest/Fish Fry (Jun. 28)
Parade and Car Show (Jun. 29)
Much more!!!!
Abilene:
Old Fashioned 4th of July in Abilene
Mud volleyball; tractor pulls
3 on 3 basketball, pickleball tournaments
Hot Wheels races
Concerts, free swim at the pool
Fireworks from the Fairgrounds
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