Seasonal & Holidays
West Des Moines 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around West Des Moines.

WEST DES MOINES, IA— July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around West Des Moines so you can start planning now.
Here's what's in store this July 4th in West Des Moines:
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Fireworks: City of West Des Moines
What: Fireworks
Where: Blue Herron Lake at Raccoon River Park
When: July 3, 2o19/ 9:00 p.m.
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Celebrating Red White and Urbandale 4th of July
What: Carnival Rides, Parade, Fireworks
Where: Lions Park, Urbandale
When: July 2- July 4, 2019
Des Moines Firecracker 5K 2019
What: 5K Run
Where: Peace Tree, Des Moines Branch
When: July 4, 2019/ 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
What: Hog Roast, Drinks, DJ, Games, Activities
Where: Smash Park
When: July 4, 2019/ 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Des Moines Symphony’s 26th Annual Yankee Doodle Pops
What: Patriotic Concert and Fireworks
Where: West Terrace, Iowa State Capitol
When: July 3, 2019/ 8:30 p.m.
What: Carnival, Parade, Movie In The Park, Food, Live Music
Where: Centennial Park, Waukee, IA
When: July 3- July 4, 2019
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