Eastern Iowa Independence Day fireworks displays

It’s that time of year again! Cities across Iowa will be hosting Independence Day fireworks displays! Here’s a list of displays you can go see in Eastern Iowa this year:

AMANA:

• Fireworks over Amana Lily Lake on July 4 at dusk.

ANAMOSA:

• Annual Rotary Fireworks at Anamosa football field on July 3 at dusk (rain date July 4).

BETTENDORF:

• 4th of July Parade in downtown Bettendorf, July 4 at 10 a.m. (begins at the intersection of 23rd Street and State Street.)
• Fireworks at Middle Park on July 4 at dusk.
• More information here

CEDAR RAPIDS:

• Freedom Festival Parade, 10 a.m. (June 25), downtown Cedar Rapids
• Freedom Festival 4th of July Concert, McGrath Amphitheatre 6-9:45 p.m.
• Fireworks, downtown Cedar Rapids, 6-10 p.m.
• See the full list of Freedom Festival events here.

CORALVILLE:

• 4thFest Parade, 10 a.m.
• Fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park (9:45 p.m.)
• Full schedule of events

DUBUQUE:

• Independence Day celebration in the AY McDonald Park next to the Hawthorn Boat Ramp on July 3 - Salute to our Heroes Air Show
• The Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 (Dusk)
• Full schedule

DYERSVILLE:

• Annual 3rd of July Celebration and Fireworks at Dyersville Commercial Club Park.
• More information here.

FARLEY:

• Farley Fire Dept. and EMS Picnic and Fireworks - July 2 on Main Street. Starts at 3 p.m., with fireworks beginning at dusk.
• More information here.

INDEPENDENCE:

• 161st Annual Independence Day Parade (9a.m.)
• Fireworks over the Wapsipinicon River (10p.m.)
• Full events schedule here

IOWA CITY:

• City of Iowa City fireworks at Old Capitol Museum on July 2 from 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., at the intersection of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue, and the University of Iowa Pentacrest.
• More information here.

MUSCATINE:

• “Blast from the Past” community parade at 4 p.m. on July 4 in downtown Muscatine.
• Almost Fireworks Fest on the Riverfront, 5-8 p.m.
• Honor Guard ceremony in front of Pearl City Station (immediately after Almost Fireworks Fest)
• Fireworks over the Mississippi at dusk
• More info here.

OTTUMWA:

• Annual fireworks display on July 4, shortly after 9:30 p.m. at Ottumwa Park

OXFORD JUNCTION

• Fireworks to follow Wapsi Park Board’s annual Fried Chicken Supper on July 4th that runs from 5-7:30. Fireworks expected to start at dusk.

PRAIRIEBURG:

• Fireworks at Baker Park on June 25th at dusk

WATERLOO:

• Mayor’s Fireworks (July 2 - 5:30 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 10 p.m.)
• More information here.

City leaders can add their fireworks display information by emailing the details to newsroom@kcrg.com.

And be sure to share your photos at KCRG.com/YouNews!

Copyright 2022 KCRG. All rights reserved.