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Waconda Lake Fireworks

Name: Waconda Lake Fireworks
Start: 2025-07-05T21:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-05T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Glen Elder State Park

July 5 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Free

One of the greatest 4th of July traditions that we share in North Central Kansas. Fireworks go off at dark.

Details

Date: July 5
Time:
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost: Free

Organizer

Waconda Cultural Association
Phone 785-545-3345
Email wacondaca@gmail.com
View Organizer Website

Venue

Glen Elder State Park
2025 100 Road
Glen Elder, KS United States + Google Map

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