RALSTON, Neb. (WOWT) – Ralston’s Independence Day celebration is one week away, with events scheduled for July 3 and July 4, 2026.
July 3 events
- Archives Museum Open House
- 4-6:30 p.m.
- 5515 Woodlawn Avenue
- Picnic on the Green
- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Granary Green
- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Granary Green
- Family Street Dance
- 7-9:30 p.m.
- 77th and Main Street
- Lemon Fresh Days Concert
- 8:30-11:30 p.m.
- Granary Green
- 21+ Only
- Fireworks Show
- 10 p.m.
- 73rd and Q Street
July 4 events
- 7:30-9 a.m.
- Sons of America Kick-Off 250 Ceremony
- 9:15-10:30 a.m.
- Children’s Parade
- 10-10:30 a.m.
- Walks from 77th and Main to 75th and Main and back
- Line up at 9:30 a.m.
- LaDonna Johnson Fountain Dedication
- 10:30 a.m.
- Independence Square
- Parade Through Ralston
- 1 p.m.
- Starts at 80th and Highland St., east on Oakwood – turns into Miller Ave., east on Main St., End at Main and 73rd St.
- Parade participants line up at 11 a.m. at 84th and Lakeview
- Fire Department Water Fights
- 3:30-4 p.m.
- Granary Green
- After Parade Cool Down Party
- 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Granary Green
Traffic information
Parking is first-come, first served basis at the following:
- Liberty First Credit Union Arena
- Ralston Park
- Temporary Parking Lot at Intersection of Main and 72nd
- Designated street parking areas
The parade route will begin closing at 10 a.m. on July 4.
Drivers wishing to see the July 3 fireworks show are encouraged to show up early and to avoid the intersection of 72nd and L…