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Visit Centennial Park on July 3 and 4 for the annual parade, ice cream social, movies in the park, food trucks, inflatables, live music, tournaments, fireworks, and more! 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. Urbandale 4th of July Celebration. Address: Lion’s Park, 72nd Street and, NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322. When: Wednesday, July 2-Friday, July 4. Cost: Free to attend. There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than at the Urbandale 4th of July Celebration. The celebration kicks off Wednesday and Thursday with the carnival and Des Moines: 4th of July Drone Show. Instead of fireworks, Des Moines is hosting a 4th of July Drone Show, with the event planned from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Des Moines Marina. Auburn. Tons of vendors and entertainment is coming to Les Grove Park for Auburn's 4th of July Festival, though no fireworks appear to be planned at the event. Kirkland Here’s where you can see fireworks in Des Moines over the Fourth of July in 2025. Fireworks start at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m. Enjoy music, food, and fireworks! The event is free. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Perry Hy-Vee. A Perry Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, July 3 through the Bloodmobile in the Perry Hy-Vee parking lot. Schedule your lifesaving Prairie Meadows is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with horse racing, food, drinks and fireworks at dusk. When: Thursday, July 3.Race starts at 4 p.m. Where: Prairie Meadows Track Apron, 1 From parades to fireworks to live music, DSM has got you covered this 4th of July! Altoona will host a parade at 8th Street at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. Following the parade, the unveiling of the CORNival statues will take place at Haines Park. This iconic DSM celebration is back! Head over to capitol hill to hear the Des Moines symphony play all things patriotic and catch a fireworks show that covers the whole city. Pack a picnic or grab some grub from a local vendor. This is truly a one of a kind experience and a Des Moines favorite! Whether you're looking for big-city festivities with multiple-day celebrations or intimate small-town gatherings where everyone feels like family, Iowa Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops! Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! 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. 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 Get ready for an explosive summer. July 4 weekend and summer fireworks shows are back in full force in central Iowa. This year, Des Moines will welcome back the first in-person Des Moines Symphony Check out our list of events and celebrate the 4th of July across the Des Moines metro. The Des Moines Symphony’s 30th annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event, is a 4th of July tradition. This family-friendly and patriotic concert starts at 8:30 pm and concludes with the area’s premier fireworks display over the downtown Des Moines skyline, and best of all, it’s FREE! Discover what's happening over the Fourth of July weekend in Greater Des Moines with featured firework shows, Independence Day celebrations, and music festivals. All are invited to join in for a spectacular 4th of July celebration in Des Moines, the city announced this week. This free outdoor event will include live music, a drone show, food trucks, a makers market and more. "Bring your family and friends down to the Beach Park and around the Marina for an unforgettable day, filled with fun, food, and entertainment," the city said. The city of West Des Moines is celebrating the Fourth of July with some free nighttime fireworks. When: Friday, July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Where: City Campus, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines Whether you're a local or visiting, don't miss the chance to witness Des Moines's spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the independence on the 4th of July. Discover some of the top Fourth Of july 2025 Fireworks displays happening in Des Moines. Lacey Fireworks Spectacular. Rainier Vista Community Park continues its 50-year tradition of fireworks at 10 p.m. 3D glasses will be handed out to enhance the viewing experience. Des Moines 4th of July Drone Show. For an eco-friendly twist, Des Moines Marina will host a stunning drone light show from 5 to 11 p.m. Additional Events
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