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Each year, Waukee hosts a celebration of our nation's independence. Visit Centennial Park on July 3 and 4, 2022 for the annual parade, inflatables, live music, tournaments, fireworks and more!
Apply to be a vendor, providing food, beverages or other services at this event.
The parade is scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. See the parade route map. There is no cost for businesses/organizations participating in the parade, but advance registration is required.
Activity | Time |
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Adult Coed Sand Volleyball Tournament | TBD |
Family Entertainment | TBD |
Quad City Magician | 7:30 p.m. |
Movies in the Park: "Sing 2" | 8:45 p.m. (dusk) |
Activity | TIme |
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Waukee Boy Scouts Troop 178 "Waukee Freedom 5K" at Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee | 7:45 a.m. |
Rotary Pancake Breakfast | 8 a.m. |
Parade | 10:30 a.m. |
FREE Ice Cream Social | Noon-1 p.m. |
Food/Beverage Vendors | TBD |
Inflatables | 1-8 p.m. |
Adult Bags Tournament | TBD |
Family Entertainment | TBD |
Live music from Mint and Birdchild | 5-10 p.m. |
Des Moines Skydivers | 8 p.m. |
Fireworks | 9:30 p.m. |
Waukee American Legion Family
Double M Concessions
Rita's of WDM
Tropical Sno
CQS Funnel Cake Wagon
CQS Cotton Candy Wagon
CQS Taco Wagon
CQS Lemonade Stand
Master Jeong's Taekwondo
Marco's Pizza
Kona Ice
Elizabeth Warren for President
WHS Cheer team