Fireworks light up the Branson skies.

NOTE: The following article was written for the 2010 4th of July fireworks displays.  For 2012 information, please click on the following for the latest information on 2012 4th of July fireworks displays.

Branson, Missouri, “the Live Music Show Capital of the World,” will light up the skies with fireworks in celebration of America’s Independence and the 4th of July. The General Manager for the Branson Tourism Center said that although most will be in and around the 4th of July, some of the celebrations will be as early as June 27.

Branson Tourism Center advises that those planning to attend the events allow plenty of time, arrive as early as possible and bring their own chairs unless they are assured of some other seating. Branson Tourism Center also reminds visitors that the Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest of the year in Branson and suggests it might be advisable to book shows and lodging in advance to ensure not only availability, but the best choice of seats and accommodations.

The major Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays are listed below sorted by date. A contact phone number is provided for each and should be contacted for further information such as rain dates etc..

Name: Honor America
Place: College of the Ozarks by Lake Honor
Phone: College of the Ozarks – 417-690-2212
Date/Time(s)/Comment(s): June 27, Picnic 4:30 p.m., Entertainment 6:00 p.m., Patriotic Program & Concert 8:00 p.m. with entertainment provided by the cast of Red, Hot and Blue and the Peterson Family Band. The program and concert will be followed by Fireworks. Please bring your own chairs and come early.

Name: Branson Landing 3rd Annual Liberty Light Up
Place: Branson Landing Town Square by Fountains
Phone: Branson Landing – 417-239-3002
Date/Time(s) /Comment(s) July 3, Concert by “Chain Reaction, A Tribute to Journey” at 8:00 p.m. followed by Fireworks.

Name: Branson Landing Lake Queen or Landing Princess
Place: Branson Landing
Contact: Tickets and info through Branson Tourism Center 800-785-1550
Miller says, “An unique and exciting way to see the Branson Landing fireworks display is while cruising on either the Lake Queen or Landing Princess on Lake Taneycomo. On July 3rd these cruises will be positioned to provide not only a spectacular and unique view of the Branson Landing fireworks displays, but Branson Landings spectacular Fire and Light show.” Although there is still availability, Miller advises making reservations as early as possible in advance by calling the Branson Tourism Center at 800-785-1550.

The Chateau on the Lake Fireworks.

Name: Treasure Lake Resort
Place: Treasure Lake Resort behind the IMAX
Phone: Treasure Lake Resort 417-334-1040
Date/Time/Comment(s) July 3 at dusk. Advice is come early and bring a chair.

Name: Fireburst Fireworks Display
Place: Kimberling City
Phone: Kimberling City Table Rock Chamber of Commerce – 1-800-595-0393 or 417-739-2564
Date/Time/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk with food vendors and activities starting at 2:00 p.m. Fireworks will start at dusk. Good Viewing Area: Right on Route 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: BBQ and Fireworks at Chateau on the Lake
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/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk. 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 or park in loop just south of new overrun floodgates on Table Rock Dam or the Chateau’s public areas.

Name: Showboat Branson Belle
Place: Showboat Branson Belle
Contact: Tickets and info through Branson Tourism Center 800-785-1550
Date /Time/Comment(s): July 4, 8:00 p.m. dinner cruise. Miller points out that there are no guarantees and you take your chances, but the 8:00 PM Dinner Cruise on the 4th of July has been known to anchor and watch the Chateau on the Lake’s Fireworks display as part of the cruise. This cruise is generally sold out so the further in advance reservations are made the better.

Name: Hollister’s 57th 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/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk. Good Viewing Area: Along Business Hwy 65 in Historic downtown Hollister.

Name: Rockaway Beach 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Place: Downtown Rockaway Beach
Contact: – Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce – 417-561-4280
Date/Time/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk. Family activities with events such as the “Little Miss & Mister Rockaway Beach Contest” start at 12:00 p.m. and Fireworks start at dusk.

Name: Big Cedar Fireworks Display
Place: Big Cedar Lodge
Location: Off State Highway 86 in Ridgedale, MO
Phone: Big Cedar – 417-335-2777
Date/Time/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk. Good Viewing Area: In front of Registration Building or from Table Rock Lake.

Name: Shell Knob Fire & Thunder Fireworks Display
Place: Shell Knob, MO, 1 mile S. of Bridge
Contact: Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce – 417-858-3300
Date/Time/Comment(s): July 4 at dusk.

Name: Shepherd of the Hills
Place: Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre
Phone: Tickets and info through Branson Tourism Center 800-785-1550
Date/Time/Comment(s):July 4th immediately after the presentation of the outdoor drama “Shepherd of the Hills.” It will be only for those who viewed the outdoor drama. Branson Tourism Center advises that tickets for Shepherd of the Hills are available through the Branson Tourism Center.