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Find Fireworks for 4th of July 2013 Around Ames, Des Moines and Iowa

Your guide to fireworks displays and events around Iowa.

Below is info about fireworks in Waukee and central Iowa, or take a look at the map for more firework displays around Iowa. 

Host: Ames Fireworks
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: TBD
Exact_Location: Ames, IA
Admission: 
Details: Fireworks are sponsored by the Young Professionals of Ames, the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau's Ames Community Grant Program and the City of Ames.

Host: Slater Fireworks
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Earl Grimm Park
Exact_Location: 6th Avenue and S. Carroll Street, Slater, IA
Admission: 
Details: Rain date is July 4
Link: http://slateriowa.org/4th-of-July.php 

Host:
 Nevada Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Score Park
Exact_Location: 1543 Fawcett Parkway, Nevada, IA
Admission: 
Details: Fireworks 8:00-9:30pm

Host: Ankeny's SummerFest Fireworks
Date: 7/14/2013
Time: 10-10:35 pm
Location: Prairie Ridge Middle School
Exact_Location: 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr Ankeny, IA 50023
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://www.ankenysummerfest.org 

Host:
 Waukee Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Centenial Park
Exact_Location: 1255 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 

Host:
 Urbandale Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Walker Johnston Park
Exact_Location: 9000 Douglas Ave., Urbandale, IA
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://www.uniquelyurbandale.com 

Host:
 West Des Moines Fireworks
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Jordan Creek Town Center
Exact_Location: 101 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Admission: 
Details: Live at the creek kickoff with Decoy and fireworks at dusk, event 5-10 pm.
Link: http://www.jordancreektowncenter.com 

Host: West Des Moines Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Over Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park
Exact_Location: 2500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA

Host: Clive Festival
Date: 7/20/2013
Time: 9:45 PM
Location: Clive Aquatic Center
Exact_Location: 1801 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325
Admission: 
Details: Clive's 11th annual "Thunder Over Clive" fireworks display.
Link: http://clivefestival.com 

Host: Altoona Fireworks
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 
Location: Prairie Meadows
Exact_Location: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009

Host: Altoona Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:40 PM
Location: Adventure Land
Exact_Location: 305 34th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009
Admission: 
Details: Inside the Park

Host: Yankee Doodle Pops at Iowa State Capitol
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Iowa State Capitol
Exact_Location: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Admission: 
Details: Symphony performs at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks

Host: Indianola Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: National Balloon Classic Field
Exact_Location: 15335 Jewell Street, Indianola, IA
Admission: 
Details: 9:30 pm Nite Glow Balloons, 10 pm fireworks.

Host: Windsor Heights Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Colby Park
Exact_Location: 6900 School St Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Admission: 
Details: The event begins at 1 pm with a parade. The parade, an integral part of the Windsor Heights Independence Day tradition, is known to be the area’s most popular with participants handing out candy along the route. The parade starts at 73rd and Hickman, follows 73rd south to University, travels east to 66th Street and south to Colby Park where additional activities take place.
Link: http://windsorheights.wordpress.com 


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