Iowa Celebrates 250th with Fireworks and Festivals | Cedar Rapids News

Iowa’s Independence Day weekend is bursting with patriotic energy as the state celebrates America’s 250th birthday with epic multi-day festivities. From Clear Lake’s six-day carnival and parade to Urbandale’s lively Thursday-through-Saturday bash, there’s something for everyone. Jazz lovers head to Iowa City for a two-day festival capped by fireworks over the Old Capitol. Adventureland offers discounted tickets and its own dazzling show on Saturday. Prairie Meadows hosts a free “All-American Extravaganza” with live music and racing. Parades roll through West Des Moines and Newton, while Ames lights up the sky Friday night with fireworks visible from Jack Trice Stadium. Cedar Rapids’ Freedom Festival and Sioux City’s free “Saturday in the Park” concert also deliver big-time entertainment and pyrotechnics — all weekend long. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9f52ee79d688899