The Ames Chamber of Commerce will be an active member in this year’s 4th of July festivities, taking place downtown and at Bandshell Park.

Businesses can sign up to take part in the parade. Last year, more than 100 businesses participated.

Additionally, the Main Street Cultural District is looking for volunteers to help with festivities. Events are planned from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and volunteer shifts will be two to three hours long.

Pancakes will be provided from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The parade will follow at 1 p.m., and downtown will be filled with a carnival complete with inflatable rides, food and games after the parade.

Bandshell Park will have the Bill Riley Talent Search and live music.

The holiday will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m., provided by the Ames Jaycees, a group of young professionals devoted to Ames’ future.