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4th of July fireworks in the Rolla, St. James and Cuba area 2%

By Jessica Rogen0%

6/23/2026, 10:00:00 AM

BS Summary: This article contains 6 faulty reasoning types, including Ambiguity (Equivocation), Biased Writer Voice, and Optimism Bias, with Attempt to Sell a Product or Service as the most egregious example at 12.5% saturation with 59 hits. Analysis detected 158 faulty-reasoning hits from 472 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 9.1% and a BS Rank of 2% (20,948 of 21,197 articles). This article is better (less manipulative) than 98.80% of the article peer group.

America marks its 250th birthday this year, and Missourians in the Rolla area are celebrating along with fireworks displays, drone shows, music and even pony rides. 
Most are family friendly and free to attend. 
Here are the Rolla-area events: 
<b>Cuba Fireworks Show</b><br>July 3<br>Hood Park Drive<br>Show begins at dusk. 
More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14f71GThnNr/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.&nbsp;</u></a> 
<b>91st annual Rolla Lions Club Carnival</b><br>July 1-4<br>Lions Club Park<br>Rides, games and food all nights with a drone show at 11 p.m. 
July 2 and fireworks show at 11 p.m. 
July 4. 
More details <a href="https://www.rollalions.org/carnival/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.&nbsp;</u></a> 
<b>Rolla America’s 250 Celebration Concert</b><br>July 4<br>Rolla High School<br>The Rolla Choral Arts Society and the Rolla Town Band will perform at 3 p.m. at the Rolla High School Performing Arts Center. 
More details <a href="https://visitrolla.com/events/rcas-americas-250-celebration-concert/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here</u></a>. 
<b>Salem Fireworks in the Park</b><br>July 4<br>Salem City Park<br>Food and craft vendors and fireworks. 
At 7 p.m., Big Lew &amp; Ramblin Rick, the Road Show DJs, take the stage. 
More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? 
id=61560962177412" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.</u></a> 
<b>Steelville Freedom Fest</b><br>July 4<br>Steelville City Park<br>Food and craft booths open at 2 p.m. 
Entertainment begins at 2 p.m. when Bob Kraus takes the stage followed by the Lone Pine Band and Borderline Band. 
Fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m. 
Admission is $5 per vehicle or $1 per person on foot. 
More detail <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1b7dFofJr8/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.&nbsp;</u></a> 
<b>St. 
James Fourth of July Fireworks Show</b><br>July 4<br>View from Tourist Information Center, Hutcheson Ford, First Assembly of God or First Church of God parking lots.<br>Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m. in the St. 
James Middle School grounds, which are not open to the public. 
More details <a href="https://www.stjamesmo.org/news_detail_T3_R12.php" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.&nbsp;</u></a> 
<b>St. 
Robert-Waynesville’s Cruisin’ Route 66 Summer Concert Series</b><br>July 4<br>Roubidoux Park Stage<br>Ray Cardwell will open at 6:30 p.m., and John King takes the stage at 7 p.m. 
There will also be other entertainment, food and drink vendors and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. 
More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1FnP6BKSQD/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.</u></a> 
<b>Washington Star Spangled 4th Fireworks! 
</b><br>July 4<br>Washington Fairgrounds<br>Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be a kids zone with games, temporary tattoos and more. 
Entertainment from Center Stage and Widow Makers as well as food and craft vendors. 
Fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m. 
More details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LQARGGH8g/" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.</u></a> 
<b>Fort Leonard Wood Independence Day Celebration</b><br>July 3-4<br>Various locations<br>Fort Leonard Wood will hold a golf tournament on July 3 at Piney Valley Golf Course. 
A 5K run takes off at 9 a.m. 
Car show at Gammon Field at 4 p.m. 
Also, bounce houses, games, petting zoo and food and drink vendors plus performances by the Kansas City Disc Dogs and music from Jacob Smalley, Jimmy Charles and Niko Moon. 
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 
Most activities have a cost. 
Find those details and more <a href="https://www.army.mil/article/293378/fort_leonard_wood_to_host_star_spangled_independence_day_celebration" class="Link" target="_blank" ><u>here.</u></a> 
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