The City of Ralston says its Independence Day celebration, which includes the traditional 4th of July parade, will continue to be held on July 3rd and July 4th this year, but there's a change in schedule for the city's fireworks display. Celebrate America with a fireworks show on July 3 at 10pm and a parade and foam party the next day on July 4. Family-friendly fun, tradition, and patriotic pride await! Ralston neighbors prepare for annual Independence Day celebration This year, Ralston will have the fireworks on July 3 at 10 p.m instead of July 4. More festivities will continue Friday with the parade starting at 1 p.m. After the Ralston 4th of July Parade, keep the celebration going with a massive Foam Party at Granary Green! We’re bringing the high-energy, family-friendly fun with huge piles of cool, refreshing foam—the perfect way to beat the summer heat and celebrate Independence Day! Celebrate the 4th of July in Ralston – A Day Full of Family Fun and Tradition Join us for one of Nebraska’s longest-running Independence Day celebrations in the heart of Ralston. From a morning fun run to a festive parade and community events throughout the day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss Nebraska's best 4th of July Celebration! Come join the fun at The Granary in Ralston, NE just north of the historic Bushwackers. The fun kicks off at 9:30AM and goes all day! This is a free all-ages event. Here's the schedule for Thursday, July 4th: 9:30AM - Children's Parade - 5505 Miller Ave - 6th grade & younger - PRIZES for the Kids! FIREWORKS: 10PM Ralston Arena, 72 nd & Q St. Food Trucks Sponsored by City of Ralston, Bellino Fireworks and several city partners! FRIDAY, JULY 4th – Independence Day! OPTIMISTS INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN RUN/WALK: One of the oldest runs in Nebraska! Small Town Community with Big City Opportunity Days and hours an individual may light and set off fireworks in Ralston, per ordinance. » Public Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) » Ralston Independence Day Schedule » Please click here for a full schedule of events: Please click here for a full schedule of events: Ralston Fire and Rescue helps celebrate with the City of Ralston’s Fourth of July Parade. Residents, visitors and members participle in a 5K Fun Run the morning of the celebration. Crews then prepare for the parade lineup! We are joined every year by other suburban and rural departments. Time: 9-4 p.m. The Atwater 4th of July Parade is at 9 a.m. at Ralston Park followed by the 4th of July Festival. Then at 6 p.m., enjoy the fireworks at the Castle Air Base parade grounds. The Celebration at Ralston Park and is free to the Public. The concert and fireworks show at the Castle Air Base parade grounds features live music by The Atwater 4th of July Parade is at 9 a.m. at Ralston Park followed by the 4th of July Festival. Then at 6 p.m., enjoy the fireworks at the Castle Air Base parade grounds. RALSTON’S 65th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Theme: Stars, Stripes, and Party Vibes! Grand Marshal-Haas Family. 2025 Schedule of Events. Thursday, JULY 3rd. Frank & Velma Johnson Archives Museum Open House 4 – 6:30 pm 5515 Woodlawn Ave. Picnic On the Green: 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Granary Green, 74th & Main. Omaha-area residents can enjoy fireworks shows, parades and patriotic music to celebrate the Fourth of July and the days leading up to it. The Ralston Independence Day Parade features a wide variety of vehicles, with thousands of people are in attendance every year. Wingy, The Chuckster, Jack, Neil, and Boomer Boss Pat will be waving to you from the golf cart! The route starts at the intersection of 80th and Highland and finishes at 73rd and Main Street. The parade is part of Ralston's 65th annual Independence Day Celebration By ROBIN SHEPARD Times Correspondent “Atwater is the Place to Be on the 4th of July!” And that’s not just a clever marketing slogan for this year’s citywide Independence Day celebration. It’s the truth for the thousands of people who descend annually on the City’s Ralston Park to watch a 5k run, or count [] We have a list of events, celebrations, and fireworks shows being organized in the Central Valley during and leading up to the Fourth of July. Donate Today Please donate to help keep our 4th of July tradition going Atwater 4th of July Committee is a 501 (c)4 non-profit organization. Tax ID# 23-7168069 The Atwater 4th of July events will begin with the Run for Independence at 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Ralston Park. The 2 and 5 mile fun runs go through and around the city of Atwater. Change of Date! The Ralston Independence Celebration - Fireworks Show is scheduled for July 3rd! The City of Ralston’s Independence Day Celebration, which includes the State’s largest 4th of July parade, will be held on July 3 and July 4, 2025. Traditionally, the Fireworks Show has been held on the 4th at 10 pm.
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