Wondering what to do for the fourth this year? We've got you covered with our short list of nearby Independence Day celebrations. Each is within a short drive from Eagle Grove.
Algona
Fireworks are scheduled at midnight on July 1st, at the closing of the 39th annual ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally, right after the performance of country music superstar Trace Adkins, at ABATE Freedom Park, 2507 160th Avenue, Algona. Call (641) 858-5001 for more information. Schedule information for the full three day rally, starting Thursday June 29, is available at https://www.abateiowafreedomrally.com/schedule/
Belmond
Starting Thursday, June 29th and running through Tuesday, July 4th, Belmond will be celebrating America's independence. A wide variety of events are planned, including the Fireworks display on the Fourth, at 10:00 p.m., at the High School football field. A full schedule is available at https://belmondiowa.com/events/.
Clear Lake
Fireworks over Clear Lake at 10 p.m. on the 4th of July are only part of the Celebrating American Independence week of events in Clear Lake. Starting June 29th and running through July 5th, the celebration includes a vendor market, a bingo tent, live music nightly, the Evans Carnival, a parade at 10:00 a.m. on the 4th, and of course, Fireworks on the Fourth. For a full schedule visit https://clearlakeiowa.com/events/4th-of-july/.
Fort Dodge
For those who prefer patriotic Big Band standards to fireworks, the King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be performing at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell, in Oleson Park on Sunday July 2nd, at 7:30 pm. There will be an ice cream social hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church an hour earlier, at 6:30 p.m. Remember to bring your own chairs and blankets. See the article elsewhere in this issue for more information.
Lake Cornelia
The most local events for Eagle Grove and Clarion are at Lake Cornelia (that is, until the Wright County Fair later in July). The Celebration at the Lake festivities start on Friday night, June 30th, with the Lighted Boat Parade circling the lake starting at 9:00 p.m. Saturday morning, July 1st starts with a pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes from 8:00 a.m. until; 10:00 a.m. One ticket serves five people, and additional meals are $6.00 each. Kids games will follow the pancakes, with prizes for all participants. At 7:00 p.m. the decorated boat parade begins. This year's theme is Memorable Decades. No boat is too small to enter, and there will be a goody bag of prizes for every boat that enters. Fireworks over the lake (shot from barges) will begin at dusk! Please note that the northeast corner of the lake will be blocked off for public safety, and the fireworks barges will be marked with flashing buoys – stay clear of the barge for safety! For more information, to volunteer or sign up, contact Lavon Marshall at (515) 851-0790.
Meservey
Fireworks at dark at City Park on Saturday July 1st cap off a day of events including a Kiddie Parade and a Pancake Breakfast in Meservey.
