4th of July Parade. Downtown Monticello; Friday, July 4th at 12 p.m. Morning Sun. 4th Happenings. Downtown Morning Sun; July 3rd through 5th; Featuring fireworks (July 4th), a lighted parade, games, train rides, food vendors, live entertainment, a dance, and more; Muscatine. 4th of July Celebration. Downtown & Muscatine River Front 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–noon: Inflatables and Games in Sully Central Park in support of Inspirations Childcare and Preschool and Diamond Trail Children’s Center. 8:30 a.m.: Parade Registration at the Sully First Reformed Church south parking lot. Kiddie parade entries meet by the Deep Rock Station. Here’s a guide to where you can catch the dazzling displays around Eastern Iowa on Friday, July 4, 2025 and beyond. Don’t see your town’s fireworks show on the list? In addition to the Fourth of July fireworks shows in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, and Dubuque, Eastern Iowa will host Fourth of July parades and celebrations in several other cities and towns, including Burlington, Ely, and Iowa City. Search for Sully, IA July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more! And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Sully area for Independence Day 2025. Join us for the 3rd annual Fourth of July cornhole tournament! The tournament begins 30 minutes after the parade. Location: Sully Central Park. Registration occurs at the bandstand immediately following the parade. Team entry fee: $20, payable at registration. The winning team receives a prize, registration fees returned, and bragging rights. All proceeds support Phase 2 of playground The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and News 8 has compiled a list of local events to get you in the red, white and blue spirit. Urbandale's 4th of July celebration includes a parade, carnival, live music, and more at Lions Park. West Des Moines hosts a parade on July 3, starting at Valley West Drive and Ashworth Road. The 10-11 a.m. parade. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. public viewing of progress of restoration of old hardware building on the south side of the Sully square, lemonade and cookies served. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. meal served by Sully Lions Club to benefit the Sully Central Park rejuvenation project. Fourth of July Parade. Next date: Friday, July 04, 2025 | 11:00 AM The Fourth of July parade, sponsored by Downtown Ames, will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Long-time Sully resident Fred Schmidt will serve as Sully’s 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal on Friday, July 4. Fred Schmidt, age 92, has been named Sully’s 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal. Schmidt has been a lifelong resident of Sully, married to his wife Helen for 72 years, and together they raised six girls in the Lynnville-Sully community: Jaci, Continue Reading Blog Dutch Eat & Drink Things to Do Shop Stay About Events Guide Venues Weddings Contact. Pella's Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 2024 IA 50219 641-204-0885 OTHER EASTERN IOWA EVENTS Ridiculous Days. Anamosa, Iowa; July 4th & 5th; Featuring a hot dog eating contest, a "Messy Play" event, breakfast, a costume contest, a car, truck, & bike show, and more; Greater Ottumwa Rodeo. Greater Ottumwa Park; July 4th & 5th at 7 p.m. - gates at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 at gate for ages 13+ and $5 for ages 6 to 12 July 02 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • 120 S Main St • Baxter, IA 50028 Baxter Farmer's Market features fresh garden produce, honey, farm-fresh eggs, bakery items, homemade jewelry, and fresh poultry and beef. Sully, small in population, offers many activities for the whole family throughout the year. The 4th of July celebration draws some of the biggest crowds to Sully. The day starts with a 5K fun run/walk and a freewill breakfast. The Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk is an annual event that takes place in Sully on July 4, 2025 marking the 30th year. There is a 1 mile and 5k race through the relatively flat and tree lined streets of Sully. There is also a free kids race for those 8 years and younger. In the 1 mile race, plaques are awarded to the overall male and female winners. The Sully July 4th Celebration will be held on Monday, July 5th with a parade family activities and fireworks at dusk. The theme is “Reunited for America’s 245th Birthday”. Time: July 04 • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM July 05 • 8:45 AM July 06 • 6:00 PM Find tickets & information for 4th of July corn hole tournament. happening at Central Park, Sully, IA, Grinnell, IA on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
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