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The Urbandale 4th of July Parade takes place beginning at 10 a.m. from the “Old City Hall” around 70th and Oliver Smith Dr then moves north to Aurora Avenue finishing at 82nd and Aurora. This 2 mile long parade is widely known throughout the Des Moines metro as the largest and most watched parade! Urbandale’s 4th of July Celebration is a perfect time to enjoy a few days of fun, food and entertainment. Grab some comfort food, a quick meal with the family or indulge in your favorite sweet treat from one or all of our fantastic food vendors. 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 Urbandale is Home to one of the Largest Fourth of July Celebrations in the Area! We invite you to bring the family to celebrate Independence day in the community. From a family-friendly street dance to carnival rides or a 2-mile long parade to a breathtaking fireworks display – the 4th of July celebration has something for everyone! 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. Iowa Cubs Independence Day Fireworks at Principal Park. When: Thursday, July 3, first pitch at 7:08 p.m., fireworks after the game; Where: Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines; Price: Tickets starting at $22; Norwalk Hometown Pride and Fourth of July Fireworks. When: Friday, July 4 at dusk; Where: McAninch Park, 200 Wright Road, Norwalk We invite you to bring your family and celebrate Independence Day in Urbandale. The Urbandale 4th of July celebration is the largest celebration in the Des Moines metro area. This event is held at Lion’s Park in the heart of Urbandale. Urbandale’s big fireworks display is set for Friday, July 4 at 10:00 PM. But if you're planning your own celebration, it’s important to know what’s allowed under state law — and local ordinance. Urbandale 4th of July Parade happening at 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am 10:00 PM – Fireworks Display – Shot from West Side of Walker Johnston Park (rain date is July 5 at 10:00 PM) 11:00 PM – Midway and Carnival Closes See this year's button prizes 70th Annual Urbandale 4th of July Celebration Carnival happening at Lions Park Urbandale, Urbandale, Iowa, United States on Wed Jul 02 2025 at 04:00 pm to 11:00 pm 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 Urbandale’s 4th of July Celebration highlights the end of the three day event with a magnificent fireworks show. A long-time tradition on the last night to perfectly end the celebration. The fireworks will be shot from the Walker Johnston Park. Communities across central Iowa will light up the sky with fireworks shows over the next several weeks. Check out the schedule below for fireworks displays from Yankee Doodle Pops on July 3 to Advanced ride tickets can be purchased through July 2nd noon and are available at Urbandale Hy-Vee and Medicap Pharmacy (Urbandale). Advanced ride ticket pricing is 25 tickets for $20.00. Starting July 2nd you can purchase ride tickets at the carnival at the regular price of $1.00/ea. The Urbandale 4th of July celebration is the largest celebration in the Des Moines metro area. This event is held at Lion’s Park in the heart of Urbandale. This long standing tradition includes a 2 mile long parade, a premier carnival, entertainment garden, live music as well as a variety of other activities. Find exciting 4th of July events, parades, and fireworks displays happening near Urbandale. Urbandale July 4th Parade 3315 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-3203 Check out our list of events and celebrate the 4th of July across the Des Moines metro. We invite you to bring your family and celebrate Independence Day in Urbandale. The Urbandale 4th of July celebration is the largest celebration in the Des Moines metro area. This event is held at Lion’s Park in the heart of Urbandale. Urbandale's 70th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show! happening at Walker-Johnston Park, 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States,Urbandale, Iowa on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 pm Urbandale's 70th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show!
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