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.

Schedule of Events

July 2, 2025

4:00 PM: Vendors, Midway, and Carnival Opens at Lions Park

4:00-7:00 PM: DJ: "Dreams Unlimited" at Gazebo

4:00-9:00 PM: Lions Bingo Tent

5:00-11:00 PM: Beverage Garden

7:00-10:00 PM: LIVE Band: Kick

11:00 PM: Midway and Carnival Closes

July 3, 2025

4:00 PM: Vendors, Midway, and Carnival Opens at Lions Park

4:00-7:30 PM: DJ: "Dreams Unlimited" at Gazebo

4:00-7:00 PM: Race Packet Pickup and Registration at Shelter House

4:00-9:00 PM: Lions Bingo Tent

6:30-11:00 PM: Beverage Garden

8:00-11:00 PM: LIVE Band: The Final Mix Show Band

11:00 PM: Midway and Carnival Closes

July 4, 2025

7:30 AM: William Courtney 5K Run at Walker Johnston Park-www.getmeregistered.com/UrbandaleIndependenceDay

8:10 AM: Coach Silvey Kid’s Mile Run at Walker Johnston Park

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

10:00 AM: Parade

This 2 mile long parade is widely known throughout the Des Moines metro as the largest and most watched parade! Bring the family, stake out your spot and be prepared to interact with your local organizations, businesses, and collect lots and lots of candy! 

Registration for this event can be found on the Information tab.

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.

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

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

12:00-9:00 PM: Lions Bingo Tent

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

5:00 PM: Bags/Cornhole Tournament at Lions Park Tennis Courts

5:00-6:00 PM: Community Band

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

11:00 PM: Midway and Carnival Closes

Date: July 2-4, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Urbandale, IA 50322.

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