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Celebrate America’s 250th with Iowa’s Big Events | Des Moines News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, and history alive in Des Moines and beyond—Leon, Urbandale, and Altoona host unique July 4th festivities, while Living History Farms brings the 1870s to life with period baseball. The 34th Army Band performs in Fairfield, Adventureland dazzles with a finale show, and museums like Iowa Quilt and Vesterheim offer cultural deep dives. Plus, snag a camping discount with USA250 at Iowa State Parks and join the 40th anniversary Summer Iowa Games—this isn’t just one day, it’s a statewide celebration of American spirit. Listen in comfort:Get…
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