DES MOINES, Iowa — The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. Get ready to wear your most patriotic outfits and enjoy these Independence Day events in central Iowa.
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Altoona
- When: Thursday, July 3, 3-10 p.m.
- Where: Prairie Meadows Track Apron (1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona)
- Price: Free
Head out to Prairie Meadows for this free, family-friendly event. Billed as “the most spectacular fireworks display in central Iowa,” the event features food, drinks, horse racing and fireworks at dusk.
- When: Friday, July 4
- Where: Adventureland Park (3200 Adventureland Dr., Altoona)
- Price: General admission starts at $44.99
Enjoy a day of riding rollercoasters or cooling down at Adventure Bay water park before catching Adventureland’s fireworks show at dusk.
Ames
- When: Thursday, July 3, 7 p.m.
- Where: Bandshell Park (125 E 5th St., Ames)
- Price: Free
Fans of patriotic music should attend the Ames Municipal Band’s concert. This family-friendly event features vocal soloist Miles Morgan. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own blanket or lawn chairs.
- When: Thursday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
- Where: East of Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S. 4th St., Ames)
- Price: Free
Much like pop singer Katy Perry, Discover Ames is hoping to light up the night sky with its fireworks display. Fireworks will begin when the sky is completely dark, sometime around 10:00 p.m. Find parking information here…