The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is Kansas City’s official Independence Day celebration! This year, there are two ways to experience the Picnic: In Penn Valley Park OR inside FIFA Fan Festival. In Penn Valley Park FREE to the Public. Relaxed picnic experience, come and go as you please! There will be some food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Access to portable restrooms. Dedicated sound system to hear performances and programming. Bring as much food, drink and supplies as you like. No grills or heating elements allowed. Available even after Fan Festival reaches capacity. Inside FIFA Fan Festival™ Free pass required to enter. Subject to capacity limits. Officially part of the Fan Festival game day experience. Up close to the Stars and Stripes Picnic main acts: Lost Wax and DJ Ashton Martin. Additional music programming, activities and broadcasts of World Cup games. Access to food and drink for purchase inside Fan Festival (no outside food or drink allowed). Access to the Museum and Memorial (with purchase of All-Access Museum ticket).