July 4th is a celebration throughout the nation and Southeast Iowa is prepared to celebrate.
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In Mount Pleasant the Parade will begin at 5 pm and pass by the Wright Family Pavillion and behind the grandstands in McMillan Park. At 5:30 you can meet your local heroes as well as enjoy free activities including Trolley Rides, Carousel Rides, Bouncy Houses, and Face Painting until dusk. From there you’ll take a seat and enjoy the fireworks at dark! Food options will be available under Wright Family Pavilion including snacks by Southeast Dance Competition Team and pineapple whip with the Henry County Cattlemen stationed under the grandstands.
MP Golf and Country Club
Also on the 4th, the Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club will have live music from Linc & the Drifters, food trucks, kids & family fun beginning at 5 PM and open to everyone.
New London
VFW Post 7641 Auxiliary will sponsor a 4th of July Parade “Honoring Our Quilts of Valor” Friday, July 4th at 10 am in New London. The parade grand marshals will be Quilt of Valor recipients. If you’d like to ride the Quilt Of Valor float contact the VFW at 319-367-5009. Top entries in Youth and Adult category will be awarded prizes. Entries may be picked up at the VFW Post home at 802 East McKinley and due back by July 2.
West Burlington
West Burlington will celebrate with a full schedule beginning with a pancake breakfast at the fire department at 6am, family activities, a car show, and live music carrying through to fireworks at 10:01 pm.
Wayland
The city of Wayland is planning breakfast by the Lion’s club at 6:30, the splashpad will be open from 11-7, lunch by the WACO basketball teams from 11 to 1, and fireworks at Dusk.
Morning Sun
In Morning Sun enjoy the mile long parade at 3pm, entertainment at 7, and fireworks at dusk.
Keosauqua
Now heading South, Keosauqua will begin their Fourth of July celebrations with an All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at 7, kids’ activities, street dance at 6, and the firework display over the Des Moines River at dark.
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