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Discover what's happening over the Fourth of July weekend in Greater Des Moines with featured firework shows, Independence Day celebrations, and music festivals. Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Des Moines. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Des Moines. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Des Moines. Celebrate the 4th of July around Des Moines with parades, carnivals, music, and lots of summer treats! This family-friendly, patriotic concert concludes with the area’s premier fireworks display over the downtown Des Moines skyline, and best of all, it’s free. On July 4, Des Moines skydivers will make a grand entrance before the free fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Find the parade route here. Where: Start at Valley West Drive and Ashworth Road, continuing down Vine Street and ending at Wilson Park. Settle in a lawn chair and enjoy this classic parade. Fireworks and Fourth of July Events in Des Moines 2025 The Fourth of July in Des Moines, Iowa is always filled with parades, carnivals, fun runs, and fireworks. We have gathered all the area’s premier fireworks! Take a look at all the fun scheduled in and around Des Moines, Iowa. Here are some good safety tips to follow to keep your animals safe on July 4, and these are some additional guidelines to protect your children as well. Des Moines As of May 9, fireworks restrictions in Des Moines have been loosened, meaning that Iowans can use them to celebrate the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. Need something to do for the holiday weekend? Watch parades in Urbandale and West Des Moines, see Yankee Doodle Pops, the Goodguys car show, and more. Celebrate Independence Day 2025 with these fireworks shows near Des Moines over the Fourth of July weekend. Celebrate the 4th of July with these fireworks shows each night near the Des Moines metro. Do the Freedom 5K, which supports Boy Scout Troop 178, attend the Rotary pancake breakfast, watch Des Moines skydivers, participate in a bags tournament and SO much more! Updated: Jun 27, 2025 / 10:27 PM CDT DES MOINES, Iowa — July 4th celebrations are just one week away, and the Des Moines Police Department is preparing for a new law that changes residential fireworks regulations. Passed in May, the new law legalizes consumer-grade firework use within city limits on July 3 and 4, and December 31. Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows are making a strong return across central Iowa, offering plenty of ways to celebrate the nation’s independence. Here’s a city-by-city guide to Independence Day and other July fireworks shows happening in the Des Moines metro: Altoona Fireworks Prairie Meadows’ All-American Extravaganza and Fireworks Show When: Thursday, July 3, race starts at 4 Check out this list of fireworks shows this summer around central Iowa. While the series occurs during these two months, on July 4, there will be fireworks and performances by Gimikk and Rebel Queens. Explore Des Moines is a seasonal publication of CITYVIEW that is distributed for free on news racks across the metro and travel centers throughout Iowa. Central Iowa has no shortage of events and activities. Check out our list and plan your fun, unforgettable weekend. Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks! Find when and where to see Des Moines Fireworks this summer with this guide. Check out our list of events and celebrate the 4th of July across the Des Moines metro. Communities across Northern California are gearing up for an action-packed Fourth of July, featuring everything from dazzling fireworks shows to parades, festivals, and classic rodeo competitions. The City of Des Moines is inviting the community to a festive Fourth of July celebration at the Des Moines Marina on Friday, July 4, 2025, featuring food trucks, live music and a nighttime drone show in place of fireworks. It’s time to celebrate America’s independence, and metro Atlanta is ready with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family-friendly fun. From major city events to neighborhood celebrations, there are plenty of options to watch the skies light up this Fourth of July. Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations Across Metro Atlanta AJC Peachtree Road Race Kick-Off Celebrations – July 3 The
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