Urbandale 4th of July Celebration
All Eyes on Urbandale - Celebrating 65 Years
Urbandale is Home to one of the Largest 4th of July Celebrations in the Area!
We invite you to bring the family to celebrate Independence day in the community. From a family-friendly street dance to carnival rides or a 2-mile long parade to a breathtaking fireworks display – the celebration has something for everyone!
Hold on to a Piece of History with our 2020 Commemorative Button!
The 4th of July Commemorative Button is an annual tradition that allow us to continue expanding and growing our celebration. Make sure you take home a piece of history by clicking the button below and ordering yours today! All proceeds go towards the 4th of July Celebration and each button is individually numbered.
And the winners are!
The numbers have been drawn and the prizes assigned! Please check the table below to see if you’re a winner!
| Winning # | Donor | Phone Number | Value | Prize | Contact Person | Claim Prize By |
| 12 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 26 | American Legion Post 663 Riders | 515-556-9239 | $25.00 | American Flag Kit | Mike Knight | 8/1/2020 |
| 38 | Higgins Plaza Service | 515-276-3729 | $25.00 | $25.00 NAPA Gift Card | Tim Mueller | 8/15/2020 |
| 49 | Stoney Creek Inn | 515-559-2008 | $120.00 | One Overnight stay in a deluxe room | Amanda Butler | 7/19/2020 |
| 62 | Mark Courter Insurance – State Farm | 515-276-9275 | $50.00 | $50.00 Gift card to any current Urbandale Chamber Member’s Business | Mark Courter | 8/31/2020 |
| 88 | American Legion Post 663 | 515-556-9239 | $25.00 | American Flag (3×5) | Mike Knight | 8/1/2020 |
| 196 | Higgins Plaza Service | 515-276-3729 | $25.00 | $25.00 NAPA Gift Card | Tim Mueller | 8/15/2020 |
| 212 | El Rodeo Mexican Restauant | 515-251-7647 | $25.00 | $25.00 Gift Card to El Rodeo | Marco Nunez | 8/6/2020 |
| 228 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $120.00 | One Free Dryer Vent Cleaning | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 237 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 270 | Urbandale Barbershop | 515-238-9118 | $20.00 | One Complimentary Hair Cut | Dale Rupp | 8/31/2020 |
| 361 | Orange Chic Boutique | 515-252-6323 | $50.00 | $50.00 Orange Chic Gift Card | Kris Winter | 8/31/2020 |
| 383 | Mark Courter Insurance – State Farm | 515-276-9275 | $50.00 | $50.00 Gift card to any current Urbandale Chamber Member’s Business | Mark Courter | 8/31/2020 |
| 406 | Cancun Grill & Cantina | 515-270-1870 | $60.00 | $30.00 Gift Card & 2 Shrts | Antonio | 7/31/2020 |
| 412 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $120.00 | One Free Dryer Vent Cleaning | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 443 | Ryan Crawford Salon & Spa | 515-954-5010 | $250.00 | $250.00 Gift Card to Salon | Rayn Crawford | 8/30/2020 |
| 459 | El Rodeo Mexican Restauant | 515-251-7647 | $25.00 | $25.00 Gift Card to El Rodeo | Marco Nunez | 8/6/2020 |
| 574 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $160.00 | One Free Gas Fireplace Cleaning and Maintenance | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 673 | Mark Courter Insurance – State Farm | 515-276-9275 | $50.00 | $50.00 Gift card to any current Urbandale Chamber Member’s Business | Mark Courter | 8/31/2020 |
| 696 | American Legion Post 663 | 515-556-9239 | $25.00 | American Flag (3×5) | Mike Knight | 8/1/2020 |
| 699 | In The Bag Corporate Cuisine | 515-222-9338 | $45.00 | One Gourmet Platter of 1/2 Brownie Bites and 1/2 Cookies | Marty Kennedy | 8/31/2020 |
| 713 | Higgins Plaza Service | 515-276-3729 | $25.00 | $25.00 NAPA Gift Card | Tim Mueller | 8/15/2020 |
| 722 | Mark Courter Insurance – State Farm | 515-276-9275 | $50.00 | $50.00 Gift card to any current Urbandale Chamber Member’s Business | Mark Courter | 8/31/2020 |
| 733 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 753 | Bike World | 515-255-7047 | $60.00 | Bontrager Flare R Tail Light | Thomas Davis | 9/1/2020 |
| 803 | In The Bag Corporate Cuisine | 515-222-9338 | $45.00 | One Gourmet Platter of 1/2 Brownie Bites and 1/2 Cookies | Marty Kennedy | 8/31/2020 |
| 818 | Hilton Garden Inn – Urbandale | 515-270-8890 | $125.00 | One Overnight Stay in a Standard Room | Katlin Frazee | 7/10/2020 |
| 828 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $120.00 | One Free Dryer Vent Cleaning | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 837 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $160.00 | One Free Gas Fireplace Cleaning and Maintenance | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 842 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 843 | In The Bag Corporate Cuisine | 515-222-9338 | $45.00 | One Gourmet Platter of 1/2 Brownie Bites and 1/2 Cookies | Marty Kennedy | 8/31/2020 |
| 865 | In The Bag Corporate Cuisine | 515-222-9338 | $45.00 | One Gourmet Platter of 1/2 Brownie Bites and 1/2 Cookies | Marty Kennedy | 8/31/2020 |
| 880 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 1019 | Higgins Plaza Service | 515-276-3729 | $25.00 | $25.00 NAPA Gift Card | Tim Mueller | 8/15/2020 |
| 1025 | Terri’s Frame Shop | 515-251-7727 | $25.00 | $25.00 Gift Certificate | Terri Roberts | 8/31/2020 |
| 1049 | TownePlace Suites by Marriott/Urbandale | 515-251-1662 | $160.00 | One Overnight Stay in Studio King or Studio Queen – based on availability | Jane Dirks | 8/4/2020 |
| 1214 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 1226 | Westside Appliance | 515-975-1033 | $160.00 | One Free Gas Fireplace Cleaning and Maintenance | Brody Griffin | 8/6/2020 |
| 1290 | Urbandale Kiwanis Club | 515-321-2467 | $190.00 | Urbandale Kiwanis Club Membership for One Year | Nicole Berger | 9/30/2020 |
| 1615 | Mark Courter Insurance – State Farm | 515-276-9275 | $50.00 | $50.00 Gift card to any current Urbandale Chamber Member’s Business | Mark Courter | 8/31/2020 |
| 2039 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
| 2092 | West Side Vet Clinic | 515-276-5972 | $5 to $13.00 | One Free Nail Trim | Dr. Jassen | No Expire |
| 2040 | West Side Vet Clinic | 515-276-5972 | $5 to $13.00 | One Free Nail Trim | Dr. Jassen | No Expire |
| 2275 | Stormy’s | 515-238-8376 | $25.00 | $25.00 Stormy’s Gift Card | Amy Stevens | 8/30/2020 |
Urbandale 4th of July Celebration: 3 Action Packed Days of Fun!
Fireworks might be one of the highlights to our festivities, but our celebration spans across 3 full days with a wide array of events to keep the whole family entertained! From our time-honored traditional parade to our live outdoor street dances, every person can enjoy themselves during the summer.
After careful consideration, the Urbandale 4th of July committee has decided to cancel all 4th of July events except for the Fireworks show. There were many factors taken into account, including the health and safety of our community and the ability to put on a successful event with the current crowd restrictions due to COVID-19.
Even a pandemic cannot stop the celebration of our nation’s Independence Day and the Urbandale 4th of July Committee intends to mark that day with a grand Fireworks celebration! In order to accomplish this, we need the assistance of our fine community. The 4th of July committee will be selling special 2020 commemorative buttons and taking donations to fund the Fireworks show. Our hope is that every resident in Urbandale can safely watch the show while still avoiding crowds. We look forward to coming together as a community and celebrating our great Nation! Please look to the Urbandale 4th of July website and Facebook pages for more updates on how you can help!
Parade
Cancelled for 2020
The Urbandale 4th of July Parade takes place beginning at 10 a.m. from the Old City Hall on 70th Street north to Aurora Avenue finishing at 82nd and Aurora.
All parade entries please be at your location by 9:00 a.m.
4th of July Run
Cancelled for 2020
Urbandale 4th of July Run was first run in 1966. The event has been run under different names and distances. In 1988 the race was not run due to no chairperson. The race in 1989 returned as William Courtney Memorial 10 K. After 2 years of excessive heat the route was changed in 1991 to present route and distance 5 K. A grade school mile was added 1996 in honor of Coach Chuck Silvey. The Coach Gary Page tot trot was added in 2000
Carnival
Cancelled for 2020
Hosted by Sam’s Amusement
Vendors
Cancelled for 2020
Urbandale’s 4th of July Celebration is not complete without a wide range of food vendors and exhibits. You’ll find them located along Prairie Avenue between 71st Street and 72nd Street on the south side of Lions Park. Looking for comfort food to satisfy your craving? A place to grab a quick meal with your family? How about a sweet treat just because? You can find it all at the July Urbandale 4th of July Celebration. Check out the wide range of options that await you.
Parade
Cancelled for 2020
The Urbandale 4th of July Parade takes place beginning at 10 a.m. from the Old City Hall on 70th Street north to Aurora Avenue finishing at 82nd and Aurora.
All parade entries please be at your location by 9:00 a.m.
4th of July Run
Cancelled for 2020
Urbandale 4th of July Run was first run in 1966. The event has been run under different names and distances. In 1988 the race was not run due to no chairperson. The race in 1989 returned as William Courtney Memorial 10 K. After 2 years of excessive heat the route was changed in 1991 to present route and distance 5 K. A grade school mile was added 1996 in honor of Coach Chuck Silvey. The Coach Gary Page tot trot was added in 2000
Carnival
Cancelled for 2020
Hosted by Sam’s Amusement
Vendors
Cancelled for 2020
Urbandale’s 4th of July Celebration is not complete without a wide range of food vendors and exhibits. You’ll find them located along Prairie Avenue between 71st Street and 72nd Street on the south side of Lions Park. Looking for comfort food to satisfy your craving? A place to grab a quick meal with your family? How about a sweet treat just because? You can find it all at the July Urbandale 4th of July Celebration. Check out the wide range of options that await you.
