From fireworks to free breakfast, there’s something for everyone this Fourth of July weekend in Ames. Check out what’s happening in the city over the next few days. 

Friday June 30

Burnin’ Sensations 

Ames on the Half Shell, Durham Bandshell Park 

21+, $5, 5-8 p.m.

Pets with Human Names/Vejita/Strong Like Bear

DG’s Taphouse

21+, $5

9 p.m. 

Saturday, July 1

Vinyl Vagabonds

Mother’s Pub, 8:30 p.m.

Mariah in the Mainsail/GoodcaT

DG’s Tap House, 8 p.m.

21+, $7

Sunday, July 2

Burnin’ Sensations

Suns Hill Winery 

2-5 p.m. 

Great Caesar’s Goat

Roosevelt Summer Sundays, Roosevelt Park 

7 p.m. 

Monday, July 3

Fireworks 

Remain Gardens 

6 p.m. 

Free admission 

*if it rains on July 3rd, fireworks will be moved to July 5th

City of Ames fireworks

Held across the street from Jack Trice Stadium 

9:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 4

4th of July Parade

Downtown Ames

11 a.m. 

The festivities will begin with a pancake breakfast at 8:30, followed by the parade at 11. The Bill Riley Talent Competition will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., and Dock Dog Jumping will be happening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. WWII veteran Avon Hall will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.