July 3-4, 2026
Riverwalk Parks
Independence, Iowa

Download printable schedule of events here.

 

Friday, July 3rd MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT @ Riverwalk Parks - Present ID for one free drink!

4:00pm - Independence Beach Wrestling Tournament

4:00 - 8:00pm - Kid’s Fun Zone (Inflatables)

4:30-7:00pm – Pork Producers & Pipestone Food Drive - 2 non-perishables=1 free pork burger!

4:00-5:20pm - Plug Nickel (Party Hits)

5:00pm - Poker Walk for Alzheimer’s - Rotary Shelter @ Teacher’s Park ($5 donation)

6:00-7:50pm - 90s Kid (90's and 2000's Hits)

8:15pm - Salute to Military

8:30-10:30pm – Journey to the Heart (Journey/Heart Tribute)

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Saturday, July 4th

8:00am - 12:00pm - Independence Farmers Market at the Wapsipinicon Mill

9:00am – 165th Annual Independence Day Parade (1st St E - Downtown/2nd Ave NE)

10:45am – Festivities Begin at Riverwalk Parks

11:00am – Reading of the Declaration of Independence

11:00am – 8:00pm – Kid’s Fun Zone (Inflatables)

11:10am - 12:30pm - Independence Community Band

12:00 - 12:45pm - Eric Michaels Magic Show @ Kid Zone Stage

4:00 – 5:20pm – BrassBlast Brass Band (New Orleans Style)

5:00 - 5:45pm - Eric Michaels Magic Show @ Kid Zone Stage

6:00 – 7:50pm – Boogie Monster (Funk & Dance Hits)

8:30 - 10:00pm – Flatland Ridge (Classic Rock/Pop/Country)

10:00 – 10:30pm – Fireworks over the Wapsipinicon River

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Sunday, July 5th

8:00am-12:00pm – 4th of July Breakfast at Wapsipinicon Mill Hosted by the Independence Lions Club & Buch. Co. Historical Society

9:30-10:30am – Ecumenical Church Service at Veterans Park