06/22/2026
America is turning 250, and there's no better way to celebrate than with small-town parades, community festivals, live music, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. Here's a look at some of the Independence Day celebrations happening across Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota!
Friday, July 3 | 9:30 PM
📍 Bluffton, IA
Enjoy the annual Bluffton Fireworks display lighting up the night sky!
July 3 & 4
📍 Eitzen, MN
The Eitzen Family Fun Fest features a full schedule of activities, including live music, a tractor pull, pedal pull, parade, demolition derby, and fireworks at dusk on July 4th.
July 3 - 5
📍 Harmony, MN
Harmony's 4th of July Celebration includes a parade, car show, vintage market, live music, family activities, and fireworks at dusk on July 4th.
July 3 - 5
📍 Clermont, IA
Head to The Green Door for a weekend street dance featuring live music, great food, and a beer garden.
Saturday, July 4 | Dusk
📍 Hesper, IA
Gather with family and friends for the annual Hesper Fireworks show.
Saturday, July 4
📍 Spillville, IA
Celebrate Independence Day in Spillville with community festivities and fireworks at dusk.
July 10 & 11
📍 Highlandville, IA
Keep the summer fun going at Highlandville Fun Fest with a Trout Trot 5K, community potluck, family activities, and fireworks at dusk on Saturday, July 11th.
Where will you be celebrating this year? Let us know in the comments!
- Anne and Dacia