Independence Day Fireworks

July 5, 2026 

Fireworks Over the Dome Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa will host fireworks on the UNI campus at 9:40 pm on Sunday, July 5 2026. Parking lots and green spaces open at 7pm. Concessions will be served by UNI Athletics. Music will be broadcasted by 93.5 The Mix.  

July 3-4, 2026

Cedar Falls Residents: Consumer Fireworks

Consumer fireworks are permitted within the city limits on July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.. Read on here. 

July  3 & 4, 2026

Waterloo Bucks BaseballWaterloo, Iowa

The Waterloo Bucks will present a fireworks extravaganza following their 6:35 pm games on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 against the Thunder Bay Border Cats.  

July 4, 2026

4th of July CelebrationDysart, Iowa

In Dysart City ParkThe community of Dysart will celebrate Independence Day July 4! Their celebration includes a kickball, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, grand parade, fireworks, and more. 

July 3 - 4, 2026

Fourth of July CelebrationReinbeck, Iowa

Festivities kick off Friday, July 3 with the Fireman's Dance. Saturday, July 4, activities include a 5K run/walk, fishing derby, shopping and food vendors, inflatables, laser tag, Bingo, trap shoot, Grand Parade, and more! In the evening there will be live music at 7:00 pm, fireworks display at 10:00 pm, and a lantern launch after the fireworks. 

July 3 - 4, 2026

Independence Day CelebrationIndependence, Iowa

The town of Independence knows how to celebrate! On Friday, July 3rd at the Riverwalk Parks activities begin at 4:00 with live music from Flatland Ridge at 4:00 pm followed by Don't Look Back: The Boston Experience at 8:30 pm.

On Friday, July 4, the Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 9:00 am followed by festivities at Riverwalk Parks. Afternoon fun will include a magic show and lots of live music from 42 Romeo - 34th Army Band and Fool House. At 10:00 pm, enjoy fireworks over the Wapsipinicon River!  

July 1-5, 2026

Shell Rock 4th of July CelebrationShell Rock, Iowa

July 2-4 daily activities include food vendors & beer tent, live music, and Kidzone.

Friday, July 3, includes Dry Run Creek Band at 8pm and Fireworks at 10pm.

Saturday, July 4, includes parade at 10am, Farm Rock Unplugged Band at 5pm and Chocolate Cracker Band at 8pm.

Sunday, July 5, Sunday in the Park. 

July 3, 2026

Red, White, & Loo Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo’s 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 3, includes live music, food vendors, family fun and a fireworks show all at the Riverloop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza.