Welcome to Celebrate Indee!

Celebrate Indee is held over the 3rd and 4th* of July in Independence, Iowa with an array of musical entertainment, activities for people of all ages, great food, drink, and Iowa's most awesome and awe inspiring fireworks over the beautiful Wapsipinicon River in Independence, you will not be disappointed.

Events at Riverwalk Parks over the 3rd and 4th of July are organized by Celebrate Indee and its volunteer committee.

?The bulk of the celebration is funded through a mixture of private and corporate donations. The City of Independence has maintained its traditional funding of the fireworks and all city departments have been extremely supportive. Our event attendees also help the continuation of this event through the purchase of food and drink. Without this amazing spirit of cooperation, generosity, and patronage, Celebrate Indee would not be possible.

From the beginning of Celebrate Indee, it was determined that all proceeds would be returned to the celebration for the following year's activities.

This event is free to the public of all ages. No outside food/beverage, sparklers/fireworks, or solicitation. Service animals welcomed.

Schedule of Events

July 3rd, 2025

Military Appreciation Night at Riverwalk Parks - Present ID for one free drink!

?4:00 - Indee Beach Wrestling Tournament

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

4:30-7:00 - Pork Producers & Pipestone Food Drive - 2 non-perishables/1 free pork burger

5:00 - Poker Walk for Alzheimer's - Rotary Shelter at Teacher's Park ($5 donation)

5:00 - 7:50 - Flatland Ridge - Country/Classic Rock

8:15 - Salute to Military

8:30 - 10:30 - Don't Look Back: The Boston Experience

July 4th, 2025

9:00am - 164th Annual Independence Day Parade

10:45 - Festivities begin in Riverwalk Parks

11:00 - Reading of the Declaration of Independence

11:00 - 8:00 - Kid's Fun Zone (Inflatables)

11:10 - 12:30 - Independence Community Band

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

1:00 – 1:30 – Northeast Iowa Dance Academy

4:00 - 5:20 - Gabriel Espinosa - Fusion Jazz

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

6:00 - 7:50 - 42 Romeo - Iowa National Guard Rock Band - Rock & Pop Hits

8:30 - 10:00 - Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Dance Party

10:00 - 10:30 - Fireworks over the Wapsipinicon River

July 5th, 2025

8:00 - 12:00 - Independence Farmers Market at Wapsipinicon Mill

July 6th, 2025

8:00 - 12:00 - 4th of July Breakfast at Wapsipinicon Mill

Hosted by the Independence Lions Club & Buch. Co. Historical Society

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

Date: July 3-6, 2025

Cost: Free

Location: Various Venues in Independence, IA 50644

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