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July 4th Celebration 2010 - What a Ride

The July 4th Committee announced the following:

Schedule: Updated 3/1/2010

* Parking not available for cars in Urbandale High School lot due to Goldwing parking.  Shuttles will be available from area parking lots.  Watch for announcements.

Friday, July 2

  • 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Trash to Treasures Sale @ Urbandale Senior Center
  • 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Race packet pickup and registration @ Ralph Whitten Shelter House in Lions Park
  • 4:00 p.m. - Urbandale High School Parking lot closed to car parking
  • 5:00-10:00 p.m. - Bus Shuttle from Merle Hay Mall (south/west side) off Douglas Ave.
  • 5:00 p.m. - Midway and Carnival opens at Lions Park
  • 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Honda Goldwing Cruise/Parade from Des Moines to UHS*
  • 7:00 p.m. - Honda Goldwing Drill Team in UHS parking lot*
  • 7:45-11:00 p.m. - Concert with "Bob's Garage Band" Classic Rock n Roll @ Gazebo
  • *** Sponsored by Metro Arts and July 4th Committee @ Gazebo

Saturday, July 3

  • 7:30-10:00 a.m. - Community pancake feed at St. Stephen's for Urbandale Food Pantry
  • 7:30 a.m. - William Courtney 5K @ Walker Johnson Park**
  • 8:10 a.m. - Coach Silvey Kid's Mile @ Walker Johnson Park**
  • 8:30 a.m. - Coach Gary Page Tot Trot @ Walker Johnson Park
  • 10:00 a.m. - Parade starts by old Cit Hall, North on 70th to Aurora, west to UMS**
  • Noon - Midway and Carnival opens at Lions Park
  • 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Street Dance with "Flipside" on Aurora Ave.

** Entry forms available May 1st

Sunday, July 4

  • Noon - Midway and Carnival opens at Lions Park
  • Noon - Cribbage Tournament registration @ Senior Center
  • Noon - UHS Matt Vierling Alumni Soccer game @ UHS Ferichs Field
  • 1:00 p.m. - Bob Dabrieo Cribbage Tournament @ Senior Center
  • 1:00 p.m. - Jack "Sparky" Gooding Bike ride
  • 1:00-4:00 p.m. Free swim if wearing red, white or blue suit @ Swimming Pool
  • 2:30 p.m. - Jaycee Bathtub Race Registration
  • 3:00 p.m. - Jaycee Bathtub Races on Aurora Ave.
  • 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Jazz-n-July "Tony Valdez Large Band"***
  • 8:00 p.m. - Gazebo Concert - Urbandale Community Adult Band
  • 10:00 p.m. - Fireworks display - shot from Urbandale Middle School/Lakeview Pond

Monday, July 5

  • RAIN DATE - 10:00 p.m. - Fireworks display - shot from Urbandale Middle School/Lakeview Pond

 

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