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Tag: 4th of July

Posted inDes Moines

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Des Moines celebrates July 4 with dazzling drone show

by EditorJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Hundreds gathered along the Des Moines waterfront on Friday night, July 4, 2025, to witness a dazzling drone light show that replaced traditional fireworks with a high-tech alternative. The City […]

Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with food, music and drone show at Marina

by EditorJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure

by EditorJuly 16, 2024July 15, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Photo by Elston Hill.
Posted inDes Moines

Here’s where to celebrate the 4th of July in south King County this Independence Day

by EditorJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Fireworks are illegal in the City of Des Moines

by EditorJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines announces ‘unforgettable’ events for 4th of July celebration

by EditorMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Video

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Drone Show lights up Des Moines skies without fireworks on 4th of July

by EditorJuly 5, 2023July 6, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Stock up on Red, White & Blue foods at Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

by EditorJune 30, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Government

Celebrate the 4th of July in Des Moines with city’s first-ever Drone Show

by EditorJune 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Police, Politics

Vandalism, Marina Steps, fireworks drones & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by EditorApril 14, 2023April 16, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Non-profit, Volunteer

Volunteers needed to help at Destination Des Moines events this summer

by EditorJune 29, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

Is your back yard 4th of July ready? Find all you need at Zenith Holland Nursery and Gift Shop

by EditorJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Police

REMINDER: Fireworks are illegal within the City of Des Moines

by EditorJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Fundraiser, Non-profit

Want a 4th of July Fireworks Show over Des Moines this year? Please donate if you can

by EditorJune 7, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Tips on keeping your 4th of July party as close to Zero Waste as possible

by EditorJune 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Volunteer

HELP NEEDED: Volunteers, truck & horse needed for Normandy Park 4th of July Parade

by EditorJune 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Transportation

VIDEO: Watch Normandy Park’s COVID-safe 4th of July Car Parade

by EditorJuly 5, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness

REMINDER: ‘Running of the Flags’ will be this weekend!

by EditorJuly 1, 2020July 6, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

REMINDER: Fireworks not permitted within Des Moines City Limits

by EditorJune 26, 2020July 6, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Health & Wellness, Transportation

Celebrate the 4th of July safely at the Normandy Park Car Parade

by EditorJune 26, 2020July 6, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Sports

‘Running of the Flags’ event will be this 4th of July weekend; here’s how to participate

by EditorJune 17, 2020
Photo by Elston Hill.
Posted inDes Moines News

The FREE 4th of July Fireworks Over Des Moines is this Thursday

by EditorJuly 2, 2019June 27, 2025
Photo by Elston Hill.
Posted inDes Moines News

VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2018July 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser

Here’s the schedule for the 4th of July ‘Fireworks Over Des Moines’

by EditorJune 28, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Politics

VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser

Destination Des Moines 'Fireworks Over Des Moines' will be Tuesday, July 4

by Scott SchaeferJune 22, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser

Destination Des Moines 'Fireworks Over Des Moines' will be Tuesday, July 4

by Scott SchaeferJune 22, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Des Moines United Methodist Church holding 4th of July Fireworks party

by Scott SchaeferJune 30, 2016

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