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. 

Saturday, July 1st

Vinyl Vagabonds

Mother’s Pub 

8:30 p.m.

Mariah in the Mainsail/GoodcaT

DG’s Taphouse 

9 p.m. 

21+, $7 

Water Bottle Jelly at Reiman Gardens 

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free for members and ISU students, free for public 

Sunday, July 2nd

Burnin’ Sensations

Suns Hill Winery 

2-5 p.m. 

Great Caesar’s Goat

Roosevelt Summer Sundays, Roosevelt Park 

7 p.m. 

Monday, July 3rd

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 4th

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.