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CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Clear Lake Police Department is reminding residents attending the city's annual Fourth of July parade about the Parade & Special Events Spot Saving Ordinance. It is illegal to reserve or claim a space on public property before 5 a.m. on the day of the parade. Clear Lake Municipal Band from 8:30 – 10 p.m. (Presented by Larson’s Mercantile) Flashing Thunder Fireworks over Clear Lake at 10 p.m. (Musical Tribute on 106.1FM, AM1490, & AM1300) Friday, July 5 Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon (Wristband Day – $25 from noon-5 p.m.) Chamber BINGO Tent opens Featured Events In Clear Lake, there are all kinds of events to enjoy throughout the year. Check out Color the Wind, which is known as the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival. Celebrate the 4th of July with our large festival, parade, craft show, and fireworks display. Enjoy everything Clear Lake’s Main Avenue during Thursdays on Main in the summer or at the annual There’s no place like Clear Lake for the Fourth of July! Our celebration kicks off with the Evans United Shows Carnival, a Clear Lake tradition since 1973. Dozens of lighted and musical carnival rides, concessions, and games surround City Park in downtown, with breathtaking views of the lake. There’s no place like Clear Lake for the Fourth of July! Our celebration kicks off with the Evans United Shows Carnival, a Clear Lake tradition since 1973. Dozens of lighted and musical carnival rides, concessions, and games surround City Park in downtown, with breathtaking views of the lake. Enjoy popular rides like the Ferris Wheel, Genesis, and the Carousel, or grab a bite from food Clear Lake's 4th of July celebration has the hottest live music lineup. From country to rock and roll - even an 80s tribute band! Experience the ultimate July 4th Celebration in Clear Lake! This summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on July 4th. Description Experience the ultimate July 4th Celebration in Clear Lake! This summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on July 4th. Clear Lake will have their annual Clear Lake July Fourth celebration from July 3 to 7. It will be a full five days of fun, activities and treats. Clear Lake’s premier summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on the evening of the 4th! Wednesday, July 3 Lakeside Vendor Market 5 – 9 p.m. Evans United Shows Carnival opens From July 2nd to July 6th, 2025, Clear Lake is the place to be for a full five days of festive fun, thrilling activities, delicious treats and holiday memories. Kickoff on Wednesday, July 2nd: Our Clear Lake July 4th Celebration kicks off on Wednesday evening with the Lakeside Vendor Market. Description Experience the ultimate July 4th Celebration in Clear Lake! This summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on July 4 th. It's July 4th week at the lake! Join us for the biggest and best Independence Day celebration in the Midwest! Clear Lake has the longest consecutive running July 4th Celebration in the State of Iowa. Each year, we host over 50,000 visitors to our festival, which is known throughout the midwest. There's no place like Clear Lake for the Fourth of July! Our celebration kicks off with the Evans United Shows Carnival, a Clear Lake tradition since 1973. Dozens of lighted and musical carnival rides, concessions, and games surround City Park in downtown, with breathtaking views of the lake. Enjoy popular rides like the Ferris Wheel, Genesis, and the Carousel, or grab a bite from food stands Clear Lake's 4th of July extravaganza is an epic, week-long community event. One of the highlights? A parade down Main Ave! The city of Clear Lake in Iowa is kicking off 4th Of July celebrations early starting on Wednesday, July 2nd. There's no place like Clear Lake for the Fourth of July! Our celebration kicks off with the Evans United Shows Carnival, a Clear Lake tradition since 1973. Dozens of lighted and musical carnival rides, concessions, and games surround City Park in downtown, with breathtaking views of the lake. Clear Lake’s long traditional 4th of July celebration began in 1856 and gets better every year. In 1913 J.H. Miller drove his miniature pony powered car down Main Street. The fire department’s first motorized truck made her debut in the 1917 parade. A car decked out in feathers and palm fronds glided through the streets in 1918. Clear Lake’s premier summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on the evening of the 4th!
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