Photo courtesy of Lake Shots Photography
The guide to a waterfront show you’ll never forget.
by Tegan Pasley
*This article reflects changes made after the printed edition of Shore 2025.
As summer heats up at Lake of the Ozarks, the anticipation for fireworks displays ignites! Whether you’re celebrating Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day in 2025, there are plenty of options for dazzling pyrotechnics by land and water. Locals and visitors alike can also expect Bear Bottom Resort to keep tradition alive and host fireworks every weekend throughout the season.
Below: a tentative schedule of when and where you’ll likely find the best fireworks shows this summer.
Note: Make sure to check LakeExpo.com in the week leading up to the holiday for the latest firework schedules, and when in doubt, check the venues’ Facebook pages! Shows generally start after dusk, but as always, arrive early, and be careful heading home after dark.
Here are the most common places to spot fireworks shows on Lake of the Ozarks.
Photo courtesy of Lake Shots Photography
Memorial Day
This marks the unofficial start of the season at the Lake! Hit these locations to kick off your summer:
Celebration Cruises
Depart from Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark
Tropic Island Cruises
Depart from Margaritaville in Osage Beach
Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill
Sunrise Beach, 34.5 Mile Marker
Bear Bottom Resort
Sunrise Beach, 38 Mile Marker
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