Independence Day in Sedgwick County

Here's a list of Independence Day fireworks shows and events around the Wichita area...

WICHITA...
*Celebrate 2009 -- Red, White & Boom ... Lawrence-Dumont Stadium ... gates open at 5:30 p.m. ... ticket prices start at $6 ... NBC Showcase baseball game at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Pratt Drillers vs. the Park City Rangers ... postgame program at 9:00 p.m. ... fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

*Freedom '09 -- Worship Over Wichita ... at West Bank Delano Park (between Douglas & 2nd Street, off McLean Blvd.) ... this free event starts at 5:00 p.m. (gates open at 4:45 p.m.) ... children's activities; concessions; skydivers; military recognition; music; prayer over Wichita; fireworks ... bring lawn chairs and blankets ... co-sponsored by Believers Tabernacle.

DERBY...
*Derby Kiwanis Club Pancake & Sausage breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the Derby Recreation Center ... Derby Running Club Firecracker Run, 7:30 a.m. at High Park, followed by a one-mile run at 8:30 a.m. ... 4th of July Parade: "Land of the Free Because of the Brave", 10:00 a.m., co-sponsored by the Derby VFW and American Legion ... 4th of July Celebration at High Park, 7:00 p.m., 2700 E. Madison; this free event features music, refreshments, and fireworks.

HAYSVILLE...
*Independence Day Parade, 9:00 a.m., beginning on Grand Avenue at the old Senior Center, and ending at the Middle School ... Activities include a Coed Sand Volleyball tournament; kids games at Riggs Park; 2nd annual Frog Races, 11:45 a.m. at Riggs Park; All-American Fishing Derby, 10:00 a.m. ... Water Carnival at Dewey Gunzelman Pool 1:00-6:00 p.m. ... Fireworks at approximately 9:45 p.m.

GARDEN PLAIN...
*Freedom Run (1K and 5K), 7:00 a.m., races begin at City Park ... Parade on Main Street, 11:00 a.m. ... Activities include breakfast, horseshoes, softball, volleyball, basketball, an archery tournament, lunch in the City Park, kids games, Water Sling Shot by the Cub Scouts, inflatable play structures, Car Bash, Cheerleader booth, Washer Tournament, Ping Pong Ball Drop inside Tennis Court, Petting Zoo & Dunk Tank, chalk art, turtle races, a photo booth, dancing, live music ... Fireworks at the City Park at 10:00 p.m.

GODDARD...
*Free events start at 7:00 p.m. at the Goddard Middle School ball diamonds at 310 S. Main, featuring: ice cream, watermelon, hot dogs, live music, mechanical bull riding, free frisbees, a moon walk, and a bungee slide ... the Fireworks show begins at dusk ... there's a free pool party after the fireworks until midnight at the Goddard public pool.

MAIZE...
*The 45-minute Fireworks show begins between 9:45-10:00 p.m.; it takes place west of the Community Building, south of Pray-Woodman elementary school.

PARK CITY...
*Park City's 9th annual July 4 Celebration -- "We the People" ... day-long activities include a Parade (9:00 a.m.) to Hap McLean Park; a Car Show; ice cream social; crafts; concessions; free swim at the pool; Horseshoe tournament; and live music ... Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.