Destination Des Moines presents a FREE family friendly event in celebration of the 4th of July.

Now in our 15th year, Fireworks Over Des Moines is bigger than ever including a new Kids Carnival at the Marine on July 3rd & 4th in the North Parking Lot.

The Kids Carnival brings back a long tradition of carnival rides sponsored by Funtastic Carnival Traveling Shows back to the marina. Running July 3rd 4pm – 9:30pm and July 4th 10am – 9:30pm.

Entry to the Marina Floor is restricted and includes a bag check, so be sure to leave your personal fireworks, alcohol, BBQ’s/Hibachis, and any other “non-family friendly” items at home. Bring your chairs, sunscreen, and plenty of smiling faces down for a full day of events and FUN!

Events for the Saturday July 4th holiday:

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will run normal hours: 10am – 2pm

Kids Carnival: 10am – 9:30pm

Food Trucks will be there all day!

Beer Garden sponsored by Destination Des Moines as a fundraiser for the fireworks: 5pm – Dusk

Live Music!!

Fireworks will commence at dusk (10:30pm roughly)

Be a VIP and join the Top 40 club by donating $250 or more to the fireworks show and you will receive 4 VIP seats in the Beach Park Prometory! Along with uninterrupted Fireworks viewing and a few more extras! Support your local Fireworks and Family Friendly events by contacting Destination Des Moines at Phone: (206) 870-7675 Email: [email protected]org