Urbandale 4th of July Celebration

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Urbandale is Home to one of the Largest 4th of July Celebrations in the Area!

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.  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.  The annual community event is organized by a group of volunteers and is primarily self funded with help from local business sponsors and fundraising.

Extra handicap parking will be available during July 2-4 at Urbandale Senior Recreation Center. Lost & Found and the Police Command Post are located inside Lions Park Shelter House.

Schedule:

Saturday, July 1, 2023

4:30 – 9:30pm: Urbandale Schools and Alumni Foundation’s Fourth Annual U-Fest – Giovannetti Community Shelter at Walker Johnston Park

The Urbandale Schools and Alumni Foundation’s Fourth Annual U-Fest is slated to take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Giovannetti Community Shelter at Walker Johnston Park. U-Fest is a fun, festive, family-friendly event featuring live music, food, drinks and prizes!

All proceeds will be for student scholarships and classroom grants. At last year’s U-Fest, roughly $5,000 was raised as part of the $23,000 awarded for classroom grants for Urbandale educators and $18,000 for scholarships for Urbandale students.

“We are looking forward to hosting another festive U-Fest event in support of our mission to enhance educational opportunities for Urbandale Community School District students, teachers and staff,” said Meribeth Haynes, president of the Urbandale Schools & Alumni Foundation. “U-Fest is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy a casual social environment together and alumni to reconnect.”

U-Fest Admission
Ages 21 and over: $10
Ages 3-20: $5
Ages 2 and under: Free

Location: Giovannetti Community Shelter at Walker Johnston Park

Sunday, July 2, 2023

12:00pm: Vendors, Midway, and Carnival Opens at Lions Park

12:00 – 11:00pm: Beverage Garden

1:00 – 4:00pm: LIVE Band: Jana West and RetroSpect

4:00 – 7:30pm: DJ: “Dreams Unlimited” at Gazebo

4:00 – 7:00pm: Kids Activities

8:00 – 11:00pm: LIVE Band: Swing Crew

11:00pm: Midway and Carnival Closes

Monday, July 3, 2023

12:00pm: Vendors, Midway, and Carnival Opens at Lions Park

2:00 – 3:00pm: LIVE Performer: Kelsie James (no beverage sales during live performance)

4:00 – 7:30pm: DJ: “Dreams Unlimited” at Gazebo

4:00 – 7:00pm: Race Packet Pickup and Registration at Shelter House

4:00 – 7:00pm: Kids Activities

6:00pm: Bags/Cornhole Tournament at the Lions Park Tennis Courts

6:00pm: Pie Eating Contest

6:30 – 11:00pm: Beverage Garden

8:00 – 11:00pm: LIVE Band: Standing Hampton

11:00pm: Midway and Carnival Closes

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

7:30am: William Courtney 5K Run at Walker Johnston Park – www.getmeregistered.com/UrbandaleIndependenceDay
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8:10am: Coach Silvey Kid’s Mile Run at Walker Johnston Park

8:30am: Coach Gary Page Tot Trot at Walker Johnston Park

10:00am: Parade
The Parade begins at 10 a.m. from the Old City Hall on 70th Street north to Aurora Avenue finishing at 82nd and Aurora. The parade will be running rain or shine this year. In the event of severe weather or lightning, the parade would be canceled and communicated out through the website and social media channels.

Parade Line up Information
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12:00pm: Vendors, Midway, and Carnival Opens at Lions Park

12:00pm: Cribbage Tournament Registration at Urbandale Senior Recreation Center

1:00pm: Bob Dabrieo Memorial Cribbage Tournament at Urbandale Senior Recreation Center

1:00pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Hosted by Urbandale Republicans at Lions Park Gazebo

2:00pm: Urbandale Area Democrats at Lions Park Gazebo

5:00 – 6:00pm: Community Band

10:00pm: Fireworks Display – Shot from West Side of Walker Johnston Park (rain date is July 5 at 10:00 PM)

11:00pm: Midway and Carnival Closes

Date: July 1 - 4, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Urbandale, IA 50322.

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