The tradition continues!

Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents.

Highlights:

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, and fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park on July 4.

Schedule:

Friday, July 1, 2022

5:00pm - dark: Carnival at Aquatic Center parking lot 1513 7th St.
by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Kid rides cost 3 tickets; intermediate and major rides cost 4-5 tickets.
- Buy in advance: 22 tickets for $16
(sold until July 1 at 4:00 pm at City Hall and the Coralville Recreation Center).
- Or, buy tickets at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

8:00am: 4thFest 5K Walk/Run at Coralville Recreation Center, 1506 8th St.
Register Online
Registration Form

8:45am: Kids Firecracker Kids' Mini-Marathon (26.2 yards) at Coralville Recreation Center, 1506 8th St.

10:00am: Stars and Stripes Youth Cross Park Race (age 5-11) at S.T. Morrison Park
Register

5:00pm - Dark: Carnival at Aquatic Center parking lot, 1513 7th St.
by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Kid rides cost 3 tickets; intermediate and major rides cost 4-5 tickets.
- Buy in advance: 22 tickets for $16 in advance
(sold until July 1 at 4:00 pm at City Hall and the Coralville Recreation Center).
- Or, buy tickets at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

12:00pm - 9:00pm: Food Vendors at S.T. Morrison Park

12:00pm - Dark: Carnival at Aquatic Center parking lot 1513 7th St.
By Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Kid rides cost 3 tickets; intermediate and major rides cost 4-5 tickets.
- Buy in advance: 22 tickets for $16 in advance
(sold until July 1 at 4:00 pm at City Hall and the Coralville Recreation Center).
- Or, buy tickets at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20.

2:00pm - 9:00pm: Vendors at S.T. Morrison Park

3:00pm - 6:00pm: American Legion Bingo at S.T. Morrison Park (Hilltop Shelter)

6:30pm: Free Outdoor concert - Funk Daddies at S.T. Morrison Park

8:00pm: Free Outdoor concert - Night Ranger at S.T. Morrison Park

Monday, July 4, 2022

7:00am - 10:00am: Corridor Kiwanis 4thFest Pancake Breakfast at Northwest Junior High School
Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and coffee
Price: $7.00 at the door; $5.00 for kids age 5-10; free for kids under 5.

Benefits Coralville Community Food Pantry, Kirkwood Elementary, and Coralville Central Elementary

10:00am: 4thFest Parade
4thFest 2022 celebrates the historic "Coralville Strip" on Highway 6. Tie your parade entry into this theme, or use a theme of your own. Be creative!
Route: The 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.
Application Form
Parade map

12:00pm - Dark: Carnival at Aquatic Center parking lot, 1513 7th St.
by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Kid rides cost 3 tickets; intermediate and major rides cost 4-5 tickets.
- Buy in advance: 22 tickets for $16 in advance
(sold until July 1 at 4:00 pm at City Hall and the Coralville Recreation Center).
- Or, buy tickets at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20.

12:00-9:00pm: Food and vendors at S.T. Morrison Park

1:00-7:00pm: Performances in the park at S.T. Morrison Park
- Ambition Baton Twirling
- City Circle Acting Company
- and more!

3:00-6:00pm: American Legion Bingo at S.T. Morrison Park(Hilltop Shelter)

3:00-7:00pm: Lawn games at S.T. Morrison Park

8:30pm: Iowa City Community Band at S.T. Morrison Park (Showcase stage)

9:45pm: Fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park

Date: July 2 - 3, 2022

Location: Various Venue in Coralville, IA 52241.

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