Details Coralville’s annual 4th of July parade is the area's largest Independence Day parade! The theme of the 4thFest 2024 parade celebrates our heroes. Parade About the 4thFest Parade The 2025 4thFest parade begins at 10:00 am on July 4. The 4thFest parade is the area's largest Independence Day parade. The annual parade features marching bands, floats, and loads of excitement! Trojans 4th Of July Parade at Coralville, Iowa, United States on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk on June 28, a free concert on July 3 and the area's largest Independence Day parade and firework show on July 4. About the Coralville 4thFest Parade The City of Coralville and the 4thFest Committee invite you to be part of the 42nd annual 4th of July Parade. Parade About the 4thFest Parade The 2025 4thFest parade begins at 10:00 am on July 4. The 4thFest parade is the area's largest Independence Day parade. The annual parade features marching bands, floats, and loads of excitement! Coralville's 4thFest offers a carnival, parade, fireworks, and other activities from July 2-5. The Summer of the Arts Jazz Festival takes place July 4-6, featuring live music and a fireworks display. Free Concert in S.T. Morrison Park July 3, 2025 6:30 pm: Chapel Hart 8:00 pm: Phil Vassar Where: S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville | Get directions Cost: Free About: Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and prepare for a great performance at the annual 4thFest concert! The show is open to all ages. Weather: The concert is scheduled to be held rain or shine. All events subject to change. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk entertainment, food, a free concert on July 3, the area's largest Independence Day parade, free family-friendly activities in the park including a petting zoo, and fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park on July 4. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk entertainment, food, a free concert on July 3, the area's largest Independence Day parade, free family-friendly activities in the park including a petting zoo, and fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park on July 4. On Thursday July 4th, the community can visit the carnival, watch the parade with more than 100 floats, and of course watch the fireworks. City officials say they aim to a attract a broader View the parade route. Construction will not impact the parade route in 2025. A section of 5th Street near S.T. Morrison Park, which has been closed for construction since spring 2025, is scheduled to re-open to traffic before the 4th of July parade. Where to Watch Seating Seating along the route is first come, first served. Community members gather to watch fireworks on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Coralville’s 4thFest, an Independence Day tradition, is known for a free outdoor concert, the area’s largest 4th of July parade, activities for all ages, patriotic music in the park, spectacular fireworks, and more! Most 4thFest 2024 events are held at Coralville’s S.T. Morrison Park (1513 7th Street). All events are rain or shine, except during severe threatening Coralville 4thFest is now accepting applications for parade entries to participate in Coralville’s annual 4th of July celebration. Decorated floats, guests of honor, community groups, and area businesses will travel the two-mile parade route starting at 10:00 am on July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. View the schedule of events for 4thFestWill events be held if it rains? Where is the parade? Where can I park for 4thFest? When are the fireworks? Where can I watch the fireworks? Is the concert on July 3rd free? Where can I watch the 4thFest parade? Are sparklers allowed at 4thFest? Are pets allowed at 4thFest? Is smoking allowed at 4thFest? Are coolers allowed at the 4thFest concert? Can I A free outdoor concert is scheduled for the evening of July 3, followed by Coralville’s Independence Day parade and fireworks display on July 4. The Coralville 4thFest parade begins at 10:00 am on July 4th. Here's a map to plan your viewing spot, along with tips for a fun and safe parade: ⛔ The parade route will be blocked before the parade The two-mile 4thFest parade route begins and ends at the corner of 22nd Avenue and 9th Street. It travels east on 9th Street and 8th Street south on 14th Avenue east on 7th Street south on 12th Avenue west on 5th Street north on 20th Avenue and west on 8th Street. View the parade route.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() |