Fireworks Rain Show – July 5

Due to flooding in Indian Creek, extremely muddy conditions in the park and the threat of more weather in the forecast, the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular scheduled for Thursday, July 4, was canceled. 

A fireworks show will now take place on Friday, July 5 at 10 p.m. There will be no food trucks or musical performances on Friday.

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Overland Park named in Top 10 Mid-Sized U.S. Cities for Starting a Career After College

For many, May represents graduation season and a time for new beginnings. As graduation ceremonies approach, soon-to-be college graduates not only look for their dream job, they search for the perfect place to lay a foundation for the rest of their lives.

Look no further, Class of 2023! The City of Overland Park is one of the top five mid-size U.S. cities for starting a career after college according to a study from CoworkingCafe.com

CoworkingCafe compared job opportunities, income levels, cost of living and amenities to compose lists of the top small, mid-sized and large cities for college graduates embarking on the next chapter of their lives. Overland Park ranked fourth among cities with a population between 150,000-400,000.

The top five mid-sized cities on the list are:

  1. Arlington, Virginia
  2. Sunnyvale, California
  3. Durham, North Carolina
  4. Overland Park, Kansas
  5. Alexandria, Virginia

Both new and long-time Overland Park residents enjoy the City’s numerous amenities, including its impeccable parks system, diverse dining options, museums, locally-owned boutiques and entertainment venues, making Overland Park a wonderful place to live, work and put down roots. View the full list of Top 10 Mid-Sized U.S. Cities for Starting a Career After College at CoworkingCafe.com.