Families looking to celebrate Independence Day on the waterfront will have plenty of options when the City of Des Moines hosts its annual Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event on Saturday, July 4, at Des Moines Marina and Beach Park.
The free community celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature live music, a farmers market, food trucks and a variety of activities for all ages.
Organizers said attendees can celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and enjoy arts and crafts, bounce houses, Gaga Ball, tug of war, a dunk tank, photo booth and Robo Bots demonstrations…