Special Events
All special event permits issued since September 2018.
| Event Name | Event Date | Location | Description | Estimated Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-weekend event starting 9/22/18 | 1100 S HARMONY AVE | |||
| Block party 10/6/18 | 10/6/2018 | CONVENTY ESTATES BAPTIST CHURCH 17133 E. 39TH S. INDEPENDENCE MO 64055 | WE ARE PLANNNING A BLOCK PARTY FOR OCT. 6 AT 2-5PM. WE ARE PLANNING ON HAVE A BOUNCE HOUSE, FOOD, AND GAMES | 200-300 |
| Annual Party 10/20/18 | 10/20/2018 | 12909 E 41st Street South | Small party for surrounding neighbors | 30 |
| Church Event 9/22/18 | 9/22/2018 | 584 S ARLINGTON AVE | ||
| Outdoor Gospel 9/23/18-9/27/18 | 1012 W LEXINGTON AVE | |||
| Church Meet & Greet 9/22/18 | 4845 S NORFLEET RD | |||
| Speck Block Party 10/20/18 | 10/20/2018 | 406 N SPECK AVE | ||
| Meadow Hills Block Party 10/13/18 | 10/4/2018 | 3317 S BRYN MAWR DR | ||
| Block Party 10/20/18 | 10/20/2018 | 2425 S. Whitney Ave. | Burgers and hot dogs will be at the Catlett house (2425 Whitney); games for both kids and adults will be across the street at the Musil house (17708 E 25th) | 40 |
| ABF Craft Fair 10/6/18 | 10/6/2018 | 2323 S CRYSLER AVE | ||
| ABF Chili Supper 10/13/18 | 10/13/2018 | 4516 S PHELPS RD | ||
| Block Party 10/20/18 | 10/20/2018 | 17012 E 36th St S, Independence MO 64055 | Our first neighborhood block party! With 4 new families moving on this street the last 6 months this is a perfect way for us all to get to know each other. We plan to have a bounce house, pizza, and water.We would love to borrow your road blocks, yard games, and canopy if they are available and with your approval first. | 25 |
| Halloween skatejam at hill 10/28/18 | 10/28/2018 | Hill park skate park | Ending the skateboard season with a get together with food music and fun. We will have free bbq and water as well as a pa system to play music and announce to attendees | 50 |
| Light the Night Trunk & Treat 10/31/18 | 13901 E NOLAND CT | |||
| National Christmas Tree 11/21/18 | 211 W TRUMAN RD | |||
| Independence Cultural and Heritage Festival | 10/20/2018 | Uptown Market | Annual Independence Cultural and Heritage Festival: food vendors, craft sellers, entertainers | 500 |
| Trunk or Treat 10/27/18 | 10/27/2018 | Arlington right in front of Mt. Washington United Methodist Church | Streets will line both sides of the road and be ready for a trunk or treat. Children and families will visit the cars for their treats. | 250 |
| Stoneridge HOA Fall Fest 10/13/18 | 10/27/2018 | Stoneridge subdivision | HOA gathering for fall event. Pot luck dinner, Bingo, foot races | 150 |
| Square Holiday Lighting | 11/16/2018 | Independence Square - Maple Avenue | Holiday lighting | 1000 |
| Halloween Trick or Treat Block Party 10/31/2019 | 10/31/2019 | 19th street Block Party on the East Side of Sterling and West of Scott | Bring the family and enjoy tricks, treats and games | 100 |
| Best Little Arts & Craft Show | 11/16/2018 | 201 N Dodgion Ave. Independence, MO 64050 | Over 110 booths covering 4 floors (see attachment). Free Shuttle Service from the parking lot on the southeast corner of Lynn and Kansas. Request 31 barricades to be dropped off on November 15th: 6 at Kansas and Lynn, 12 at Dodgion and Lexington, and 13 where Dodgion meets the entrance to the Sermon parking lot. Request one digital sign at Kansas and Lynn parking lot. | 1200 |
| Park Trot 5K 04/27/2019 | 4/27/2019 | Waterfall Park | Independence Park Trot 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run at Waterfall Park is a free event to get the community out moving. | 2000 people |
| Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting | 12/1/2018 | Hiram Young Park | Kicking off the Holiday Season in Independence, Mayor Weir invites citizens to join her at the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting at Hiram Young Park, 215 East Lexington Avenue. On November 30 at 6 p.m., the Mayor will be joined by a special guest to light the Mayor’s Christmas tree and other features in the park. Santa will join the festivities and lead everyone up to the Square for Living Windows at 7 p.m. The Downtown Square Association is excited to once again have the Living Windows as a part of the holiday fun. Local artists, choirs, dance studios and more will be performing in the windows of downtown stores which will also be open late to get some of that holiday shopping in. Enjoy the magic of the holidays as the windows on the Square come to life. Bring your friends and family to this free event. To learn more at theindependencesquare.com. | 750 |
| Sweetheart Shuffle 5K/10K 2/9/19 | 2/9/2019 | Waterfall Park | The Sweetheart Shuffle is a Valentine-themed run for the whole family. The fun includes a costume contest, free kids dash, and plenty of fun activities and vendors! | 500 |
| Firecracker Flight 5K/10K 6/29/19 | 6/29/2019 | Waterfall Park | The Firecracker Flight is a 4th of July themed run for the whole family. The fun includes a costume contest, free kids dash, and plenty of fun activities and vendors! | 500 |
| Turkey Trails 5K/10K 11/23/19 | 11/23/2019 | Waterfall Park | The Turkey Trails is a Thanksgiving-themed run for the whole family. The fun includes a costume contest, free kids dash, and plenty of fun activities and vendors! | 600 |
| Independence Square Saturday Car Cruise (4/27/19-10/26/19) | 4/27/2019 | 200 W Kansas in the public parking lot | Saturday evenings only 4/27/2019 through 10/26/2019 (4 pm until dark) we will have a car cruise in for local car enthusiasts as a reoccurring event on Saturdays weather permitting except on Santa Cali Gon weekend. This is a non judged cruise in and park and visit event like last year. | 200 |
| Easter Escapade KC 5k 4/20/2019 | 4/20/2019 | Truman Trail 5K Route | Family Friendly Fun Run | 400 |
| Surprised Grad Party | 3/2/2019 | Truman Memorial Building | this will be a surprised graduation party for close friends and family | 120 |
| KC Apraxia Walk 9/14/19 | 9/14/2019 | Waterfall park | Walk for children with Apraxia of Speech. Check in Walk Awards Play/mingle time dismiss | 100 |
| Household Hazardous Waste | 4/6/2019 | Parking lot on the corner of Liberty and Kansas | Annual household hazardous waste collection event | 500 |
| Law Enforcement Torch Run | 5/31/2019 | 19100 E Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO | This is a City of Independence Police Department event. The run is in cooperation with Missouri Special Olympics and is to bring awareness, along with fund raising efforts, for adults and children with developmental disabilities involved with the organization. I have identified a 3.5 mile course along with a 6 mile course for participants (map attached). The event will begin and end at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena with a provided lunch for participants. Lunch provided by the Greater KC Public Safety Credit Union. The event will run routes along Valley View Parkway, Jackson Drive, Little Blue Parkway, RD Mize Rd., and E. 39th Street. There will be no complete roadway closures with only some intersection control handled by the Independence Police Department. All runners will utilize the right shoulder, or lane when appropriate, or sidewalks. There will be emergency vehicles with the runners to ensure their safety and to warn surrounding motorists. The traffic issues will be supervised by Sgt. Steve McVay with the Independence Mo. Police Department's Traffic Unit. | 100 |
| Sertoma Sound of the City 2019 5K-10K 8/11/19 | 7/28/2019 | Waterfall Park & Bass Pro | The Sound of the City 5K & 10K Run benefits hearing related causes Childrens Mercy Audiology and Kansas School for the Deaf. | 225 |
| World Conference 4/5/19 - 4/13/19 | 4/5/2019 | Community of Christ International Headquarters | Through conducting the business of the church, sharing in worship and celebration, and connecting with friends from around the world, we will explore the Conference theme, “Discover.” | 2500 |
| St. Patrick's Day Parade | 3/16/2019 | Square | St. Patrick's Day Parade; benefits CAPA | 1000 |
| I Heart Independence - 4/27/19 | 4/26/2019 | 1229 W 31ST ST | ||
| ISD Run and Parade - 10/5/19 | 10/5/2019 | Square | ||
| Chicken and fish fry | 815 N. Noland Road Independence, MO 64050 | Chicken and fish fry | 10 | |
| Independence Half and 5k 05052019 | 5/5/2019 | Start At MCC Blue River Campus | Bodies race company will be putting on our half marathon and 5k | 1000 |
| Breakfast & Blooms at the Bingham | 6/21/2019 | Bingham-Waggoner Estate | Breakfast & Blooms at the Bingham - June 22, 2019 Breakfast & local nurseries displaying, demonstrating & selling * Catered breakfast served on the grounds of the beautiful Bingham-Waggoner Estate * Music provided by the American Legion Band’s Wind Ensemble * Farrand Farms - 10:00 to 10:45 Marion Morris to demonstrate planting butterfly gardens * Missouri Wildflowers Nursery - 11:00 to 11:45 Mervin Wallace to demonstrate planting a prairie garden * Both nurseries will have plants and products for sale after their presentations * Tour of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate is included in the ticket price Tickets for this fun, interesting fundraiser are $20 each Reservations are required and can be made by calling 816-461-3491 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 100 |
| Grant's Cause for Spina Bifida 5K 7/28/19 | 7/28/2019 | Waterfall Park | ||
| Stride for Life 5K 8/3/19 | 8/3/2019 | Waterfall Park | ||
| Palm Sunday Processional 04/14/2019 | 4/14/2019 | 417 W LEXINGTON AVE | ||
| Cherry Blossom Festival, 4/28/19 | 211 W TRUMAN RD | |||
| Food Truck Face-Off 5/31/19 | 210 W TRUMAN RD | |||
| Englewood Art Fair 5/4/19 | 5/4/2019 | 10914 E WINNER RD | ||
| Island Friday/World Fest Saturday 6/28-6/29/19 | 6/28/2019 | 130 W MAPLE AVE | ||
| Evans Carnival 5/13-5/27/19 | 13500 E US 40 HWY A | |||
| Evans Carnival 6/10-6/16/19 | 19045 E VALLEY VIEW PKWY A | |||
| CMHS Youth Carnival 5/18/19 | 17844 E 23RD ST S | |||
| Graduations | 5/6/2019 | Community of Christ Auditorium | We host local universities & high school graduation ceremonies at our facilities. | 5000 |
| Aetna Coventry Medicare Yoga Event 5/29/19 | 5/29/2019 | McCoy Park | Aetna Coventry outdoor yoga event for Medicare members. | 20-50 |
| B day party | 18828 e wigwam place | Kids b day party | 20 | |
| B day party 5/18/19 | 18828 e wigwam place | Kids b day party | 20 | |
| Wine & Brew Walk 6/14/19 | 6/14/2019 | Independence Square | Benefit for the Independence Square Association. Wine, Beer, Distillery tastings and entertainment. | 900 |
| 32nd Annual Bingham-Waggoner Antique & Craft Fair 7/13/19 | Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 64050 | Antique & Craft Fair with live music & food. It's a fundraiser for the B-W Estate. | 1500 | |
| Employee Engagement Summer Picnic 7/27/19 | George Owens Park | 2019 City of Independence Family Summer Picnic | 250 | |
| Strawberry Festival 06012019 | 1500 N LIBERTY ST | |||
| Brookstone/Blackburn Elementary Block Party 8/8/19 | 8/8/2019 | 1900 S Brookstone Village Dr | Block Party with Hot Dogs, Snow Cones and activities and games as well as School Supplies hand out. | 150 |
| Blues & BBQ 5/25/19 | 5/25/2019 | Revive Church | meal, music and sharing about Young Life program beginning in Indep | 300 |
| Don't Melt Away 5K 7/21/19 | 7/21/2019 | Waterfall Park | A 5k fun run. | 250 |
| Independence Day Celebration / Fireworks | 7/3/2019 | 937 W. Walnut Street | Independence Day Fireworks and concert celebration. Childrens area, 4 food vendors, live music and fireworks | 2500 |
| Community Fireworks 7/6/19 | 7/6/2019 | 19800 E Truman Rd Independence, MO 64056 | Firework display will begin after dark and should last approximately 10-15 minutes. | 250 |
| block party 7/4/19 | 7/4/2019 | E 9th st s | 3rd annual block party | 20 |
| July 4 celebration | 7/4/2019 | 926 S Leslie | The event will be a block party barbeque for the neighbors | 25 |
| Englewood Block Party 9/14/19 | 9/14/2019 | 10914 E WINNER RD | ||
| West Friends and Family Get Together 7/4/19 | 7/4/2019 | 19305 East 26th Terr. S., Independence, MO 64057 | This would be a small get together with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July. Giving that there will be a child that is visually impaired, a child that is hearing impaired, a child that has down syndrome, and a few children that are severely autistic, we are wanting to provide a safe environment that will allow not only the kids, but the parents to have a great time. | 30 |
| 4th of July | 7/4/2019 | 2420 Viking Drive | Road closed in front of the home | 10 |
| Norwood Independence Day Block Party 7/4/19 | 7/4/2019 | Norwood Ave. between 20th and 23rd | ||
| Fourth of July block party | 7/4/2019 | 206 n kendall dr | Forth of July party | 25 |
| Summerset/Glandale Block Party 8/7/19 | 8/7/2019 | Summerset Apts. Parking Lot | Block Party to build relationships with each other and school. To pass out information about Community Resources and school supplies. Have Hot Dogs and drinks for free. | 150 |
| Sidewalk/Street Sale 7/18-7/20 | 7/18/2019 | 124 South Main Street/Kansas Street Independence Missouri 64050 | The Independence Square is having there annual Flea Market Sidewalk Sale and we would like to support the Square by having our sale on the street next to our commercial building. This would not block or disrupt access to any business. My commercial building is Portrait Gallery 124 South Main Street Indep. on the corner of Main and Kansas. The purpose of this permit is to barricade only the length of my building on the Kansas side (90ft) not the entire block only to the end of the building. | 50 |
| Brent's 50th Birthday party | 8/3/2019 | 1710 Northern Blvd | Brent's birthday party. With a band BYOB! | 50 |
| Independence Uncorked 9/14/19 | 9/14/2019 | Bingham Waggoner Estate | The 7th Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be held on September, 14th, 2019 from 1:00pm-6:00pm on the grounds of the Historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence, MO. Independence Uncorked will be one of the largest Missouri wine festivals in the state featuring 25 Missouri wineries sampling several of their wines, a guest spirits distiller, and over 1900 attendees. The day will also feature art, music, beer, food booths and wine classes. The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Eastern Independence and presented by Stewardship Capital. The cost will be $30 in advance and $40 at the door and will include a wine glass and 4 bottle wine bag (for 1st 2000 people). The Bingham-Waggoner Estate is an 1852 mansion and estate once owned by George Caleb Bingham, the famous Missouri artist. Proceeds from the events will go towards various national and local charities supported by Rotary. Beneficiaries have included the McCoy Park all-inclusive Play Ground, Great Plains SPCA, Community Services League, Independence School District Character Plus Program, Special Olympics, Shoes for Orphan Soles, Shelter Box, Job One, CAPA, Hope House, Rotary Youth Camp, Drumm Farm for Kids and the Rotary Foundation to name just a few. This year’s charity of choice is Restoration House of Greater Kansas City-Ending Human Trafficking. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the afternoon. No outside food or drink allowed, but food will be available for sale. | 1900 |
| Square Street Sale | 7/18/2019 | Liberty Between Maple and Lexington | ||
| Block Party | 7/26/2019 | 2425 S. Whitney/17708 E. 25th St. | Food will be at the 2425 Whitney home and yard games at 17708 E. 25th. Potluck, come when you can. Very low key. | 75 |
| McCoy Neighborhood Block party 9/7/19 | 9/7/2019 | 420 W. Farmer | Annual Ice cream social for neighborhood | 50 |
| Evans United Shows Carnival (August 13-20) | 8/14/2019 | Independence Center Parking Lot 18801 E 39th St Indpendence, MO | Family Carnival with Amusement Rides, Games, This is an annual event and will be the 8th consecutive year for our return each August. | 700 |
| Independence Uncorked/BW Estate Food Sale 9/14/19 | 9/14/2019 | Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 64050 | Bread, some purchased, some donated by Farm to Market bread in KC to be used on sandwiches which will be sold at the event Hamburger patties & sausages donated by L & C meats, grilled & sold at the event Meatballs donated by V's, sold at the event Cheese, fruit & cracker plates put together and sold at the event Bottled water donated by HyVee to be sold at the event We will most likely have the food set up & the grills lit by 11:00. | 1 |
| Fairmount Halloween Festival 10/26/19 | 10/26/2019 | 641 S Ash Independence MO 64053 | Halloween themed festival sponsored by Community Services League-Fairmount Outreach and Fairmount Christian Church | 100 |
| Block Party 9/28/19 | 9/28/2019 | Coventry Estates Baptist Church | We are having a block party with food, games, music, and a visit from the fire department. | 200 |
| International Potluck & Show 9/14/19 | 9/14/2019 | Mt. Washington United Methodist Church | Church potluck dinner and performances | 100 |
| sycamore hills block party 10/5/19 | 10/5/2019 | sycamore hills park | neighborhood family block party | 100-150 |
| Best Little Arts & Crafts Show (November 22-23) | 11/22/2019 | Sermon Center 201 N Dodgion Ave | ||
| 2019 Halloween Parade 10/26/19 | 10/26/2019 | Historic Independence Square | The 71st Annual Halloween Parade will be hosted again by the Independence Chamber of Commerce on October 26th, 2019! The parade consists of local businesses, organizations, and community leaders. There are floats, costumed walkers, viewers, marching bands, etc. The estimated attendance below reflects about 75 floats/groups/participants. | 75 |
| Enchanted Forest (Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26) | 10/18/2019 | George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S Speck Road, Independence, MO 64057 | Annual non-scary Halloween event that takes place on the trails at the park | 900 |
| Truck-or-Treat (10/19/19) | 10/19/2019 | Independence Events Center | ||
| Stoneridge HOA Fall Fest Block Party (9/28/19) | 9/28/2019 | 2826 S Victoria Lane Dr | ||
| KHNW Annual Garage Sale | 6/6/2019 | Kentucky Hills | numerous households will be having garage sales at their own homes and we gave away hotdogs, chips and bottled water | 30 |
| KHNW Annual Garage Sale | 9/7/2019 | KH | numerous houses will have sales in their driveways and we will be giving out free bottled water and have a voter registration booth at 500 Colonel Dr | 30 |
| 2019 Seize the Day 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run - Kansas City (11/3/19) | 11/3/2019 | Waterfall Park | On November 3, 2019, the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas (EFMK) will host our 7th annual Seize the Day Run/Walk event in Kansas City. This is a professionally timed 5K run and walk and 10k that attracts over 200 enthusiastic participants each year. Our event raises funds and awareness to support those who live with epilepsy in Missouri. EFMK proudly leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Every hour, 20 Americans are diagnosed as having epilepsy. More than twice as many Americans have seizure disorders (epilepsy) as have Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy combined! Yet, none of these well-known diseases carry the powerful stigma associated with epilepsy. Funds raised from this event will help our small organization educate school nurses, students, school personnel, emergency medical technicians, police recruits, employers and about the signs, symptoms and treatment for people with epilepsy allowing children and adults to live and work more independently. | 250 |
| Trunk for Treats (10/26/19) | 10/26/2019 | Mount Washibgton UMC 584 S Arlington Independence | passing out treats from cars and tables | 200 |
| Tiltons Trucks 4 Toys (11/23/19) | 11/23/2019 | 215 w Kansas ave | interactive truck event and toys 4 tots fundraiser | 500 |
| Open Heart Choir | 11/23/2019 | public areas of Independence | The Open Heart Choir will be visiting public sidewalks and parks. At these locations we will sing a song or 2, share testimonies and share the gospel. | 15 |
| Square Lighting | 11/15/2019 | Maple Ave (in front of the Pharaoh Cinema) | Short program and turning on of Christmas Lights in the downtown district | 1000 |
| Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 12/6/19 | 12/28/2019 | Hiram Young Park | Ceremony to turn on the Christmas and Holiday Lights at Hiram Young Park. Schedule of activities is attached. | 500 |
| Sweet Heart Shuffle 5K (2/8/2020) | 2/8/2020 | Waterfall Park | ||
| RockstarIndyHalf (5/9/20) | 5/9/2020 | Little Blue Valley 1/2 Marathon Course | ||
| Funny Bunny 5K-9 & Autism Egg Hunts (4/4/20) | 4/4/2020 | Waterfall Park & Bass Pro | This info is from previous runs out at Unity. We will be making some adjustments that will be finalized once we secure the location for this annual run. Chip Timed 5K | TShirts | 5K Finisher Medals | Bandanas & Treats for Pups HEATED TENT FOR AUTISM INFO FAIR!!! THREE egg hunt fields - special needs, siblings & friends and one for the DOGS!!! 8:00a Late Registration & Packet Pickup 9:00a 5K-9 Run Start 9:30a 1M Fun Run/Walk Start 10:00a K9 Egg Hunt 10:30a KIDS .1M Dash 11:00a Egg Hunt for Kids with Special Needs 11:20a Egg Hunt for Siblings and Friends 8a-Noon RESOURCE FAIR (in a Heated Tent!) | 250 |
| coreys network | 2/28/2020 | 14300 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136 | Fundraiser for Correy's Network | 100 |
| Sclerodema Foundation 5K Walk/Run (6/13/20) | 6/13/2020 | Waterfall Park | ||
| 09/25/22 - LifeConnection Church Car Cruise In | 9/25/2022 | LifeConnection Church | A car cruise in/car show from 10 am - 2 pm. | 500 |
| 07/26/2024-12/01/2024 - Epic Bounce Park | 18801 E 39TH ST S | |||
| 10/12/2024 - Sycamore Hills Annual Neighborhood Party | 10/12/2024 | 15208 E 39TH ST S | ||
| 12/06/2024 - Living Windows | 12/6/2024 | 106 S LIBERTY ST |