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Coralville 4thFest 2026

July 3 @ 7:00 am – July 4 @ 11:00 pm
Free

Coralville’s annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk on June 27, a free concert on July 3 and the area’s largest Independence Day parade and firework show on July 4. There will be free family-friendly activities in the park, including a petting zoo and kids’ tractor pull.

 

2026 Events Schedule
Information is subject to change.

June 27

Time Saturday, June 27 Location
8:00 am 4thFest 5K Walk/Run

Registration required; same-day registration available 7:00-7:30 am

About the 5K  |  4thFest 5K registration (age 17 and younger)
4thFest 5K registration (age 18+)
 Coralville Recreation Center

1506 8th St.
9:00 am Kids Firecracker Kids’ Mini-Run (26.2 yards) (age 2-6)

No registration needed
 Coralville Recreation Center

1506 8th St.

July 1 & 2

Time Wednesday, July 1, & Thursday, July 2 Location
5:00 pm-dark

 
 Carnival

by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Rides cost between 3 and 5 tickets.
• Buy tickets in advance: 22 tickets for $16
 (sold at City Hall and the Recreation Center until July 1 before the carnival opens)
• Buy at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20
 Aquatic Center parking lot

1513 7th St.

July 3

 Time Friday, July 3 Location
10:00-11:30 am Aquatic Center Treasure Hunt (ages 5-10)

Registration required
Treasure Hunt information and registration
 Aquatic Center

1513 7th St.
Noon-dark Carnival

by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Rides cost between 3 and 5 tickets.
• Buy tickets in advance: 22 tickets for $16
 (sold at City Hall and the Recreation Center until July 1 before the carnival opens)
• Buy at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20
 Aquatic Center parking lot

1513 7th St.
Noon-9:00 pm Food Vendors S.T. Morrison Park
2:00-6:00 pm Bingo

Courtesy of American Legion
 S.T. Morrison Park

(in Hilltop Shelter)
2:00-8:00 pm Miller’s Petting Zoo

Donkey, calf, goats, lambs, baby pigs, a giant rabbit, chickens, ducks, and more!
Free; feed sold for $1 per cup.
 S.T. Morrison Park
2:00-9:00 pm Vendor Booths S.T. Morrison Park
6:30 pm
Free outdoor concert: KC Bruner
 S.T. Morrison Park
8:00 pm Free outdoor concert: Big & Rich

About the concert
 S.T. Morrison Park

July 4

Time Saturday, July 4 Location
7:00 am-10:00 am Corridor Kiwanis 4thFest Pancake Breakfast

Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee.
Free-will offerings accepted, no tickets needed!
All funds go to resources for children in our community.
 Coralville Recreation Center

1506 8th St.
10:00 am 4thFest Parade 

About the parade
 Parade map
12:00 pm-5:00 pm Outdoor Adventure & Fun Zone

Climb a 24-foot-tall rock tower, take a chance at the dunk tank, or explore the inflatable obstacle course! Sponsored by community partner Randy’s Flooring
 Outside the Coralville Recreation Center

1506 8th St.
12:00 pm-dark Carnival

by Next Generation Shows, Inc.
Rides cost between 3 and 5 tickets.
• Buy tickets in advance: 22 tickets for $16
(sold at City Hall and the Recreation Center until July 1 before the carnival opens)
• Buy at the carnival: $1 per ticket, or 22 tickets for $20
 Aquatic Center parking lot

1513 7th St.
12:00-9:00 pm Food Vendors & Vendor Booths S.T. Morrison Park
1:00-7:00 pm Miller’s Petting Zoo

Donkey, calf, goats, lambs, baby pigs, a giant rabbit, chickens, ducks, and more!
Free; feed sold for $1 per cup.
 S.T. Morrison Park
1:30-7:00 pm Bingo
Courtesy of American Legion		 S.T. Morrison Park

(Hilltop Shelter)
2:00-6:00 pm Aquatic Center is open

Special 4th of July price: $4 admission (free for children under the age of two)
First 100 admits will get a free beach ball!
 Coralville Community Aquatic Center

1513 7th St.
4:00-5:00 pm Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull: Registration & Weigh-In

Participation by weight class. Free.
Registration and weigh-in closes at 5:00 pm; no late registrations accepted.
 1400 7th St.

Near the corner of 14th Ave. & 7th St.
5:00-7:00 pm Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull

Registration and weigh-in from 4:00-5:00 pm is required (see above)
 1400 7th St.

Near the corner of 14th Ave. & 7th St.
6:30 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence
by Johnson County Republicans		 S.T. Morrison Park
(Showcase stage)
6:45 pm Entertainment: City Circle / Young Footliters theater performances S.T. Morrison Park

(Showcase stage)
8:30-9:30 pm Free concert: Iowa City Community Band S.T. Morrison Park

(Showcase stage)
9:45 pm Fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park

About the fireworks
 S.T. Morrison Park

July 5

Time Sunday, July 5 Location
8:00 am Volunteer opportunity: Trash Pick Up Meet at the Coralville Recreation Center.

Closed-toed shoes recommended.
Volunteers will pick up trash in the park.

Details

Start:
July 3 @ 7:00 am
End:
July 4 @ 11:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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    • Website:
    www.coralville.org/4thFest

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