38th Annual Derby Firecracker Run

July 4
4-Mile at 7:30 a.m./1-Mile at 8:30 a.m.
High Park, 2801 E. James St.
This run/walk is open to all ages and abilities.
Register here. 

Independence Day Parade

July 4 at 10 a.m.
"Happy Sesquicentennial!"
Sponsored by the Derby VFW Post 7253 and American Legion Post 408.
Questions? Contact Chelsea Lowery at 409-4209 or Clee0076@gmail.com.

Parade Route: Begins at Panther Stadium (just east of Madison Ave. and Woodlawn Blvd.), proceeds west on Madison to Georgie, south on Georgie to Market, east on Market back to the middle school.
View the parade route map

Fire Station 81 Community Open House

July 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fire Station 81
715 E. Madison Avenue

Take a tour of our new fire station and administration center. Parking will be limited due to several construction projects. Park at Madison Avenue Central Park (512 E. Madison Ave.) and walk or ride the Derby Dash shuttle to the fire station. 

Fire Chief Brad Smith retires on July 5. You are welcome to attend a retirement reception and tours on July 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 81. Parking will be limited. You are encouraged to park at or near Madison Avenue Central Park and walk or ride the Derby Dash shuttle.

Party in the Park 

July 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave.

This event will include food trucks, and kid’s activities provided by local businesses associated with the Panther Professionals, a Derby business collaborative. For more information, visit: Facebook.com/PantherProsPartyinthePark. 

Bingo & Trains

July 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Venue at Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave.

Play Bingo and check out the Wichita Toy Trains on display in the air-conditioned Venue.
Cards are $5/10 pack, $1/blackout card and $1/progressive card. Concessions and bingo for Senior Center fundraiser. Restrooms open to the public.

Derby Historical Museum Open

July 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woodlawn and Market

Check out Derby's 150 year history on Independence Day. The museum has something for all ages. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Derby Twins vs. Haysville Aviators

July 4 at 7 p.m.

Panther Field, Woodlawn Blvd & Market St.
Free event for the entire family. Learn more at DerbyTwins.com. 

Fireworks in the Park

July 4 at 7 p.m. (Fireworks begin at approx. 9:30 p.m.)
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening at High Park with food trucks and fireworks.

Food trucks include: Hot 2 Trot Gourmet Hotdogs, The Big Chill, Kona Ice, Lumpalooza, B.S. Sandwich Press, Bierocks Babe, Bongo Fruit Smoothies, Four Star BBQ and Funky Monkey Munchies.

Parking: 
Available off Madison Ave. (grass parking) and off James St. (paved parking lots).

No personal fireworks allowed in the park.