Happy Independence Day! Where to celebrate in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. —
Happy Independence Day!
The Fourth of July is here, and KETV NewsWatch 7 is helping you celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a list of Independence Day events in and around the Omaha area.
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July 3
Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration
- What: Archives museum open house, picnic on the green, street dance, concert by Lemon Fresh Days, and more
- When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Granary Green, 7401 Main Street
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13th Annual Runderwood 2 Mile Glow Walk/Run
What: Participants will be able to wear glow gear while running/walking for two miles around the city of Underwood, Iowa
When: 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Greenhouse, 131 3rd Street, Underwood, IA
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Uncle Sam Jam
- What: Live music, a flag lowering ceremony, fireworks show
- When: 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Where: Oak Lake Park, First and Charleston Streets
Note this was postponed due to severe weather.
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July 3rd and 4th
Beer Garden + Band + Street Dance
- What: Participants can drink alcoholic beverages, while listening to a local Iowa band at the street dance
- When: Two days of events sponsored by Friends Bar and Grill
- Where: 200 3rd Street, Underwood, IA
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July 3 – 5
Omaha Storm Chasers baseball games + American Family Day
- When: 7:05 p.m. first pitch for both games, 2:05 p.m. first pitch for family day
- Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way
Note: Friday’s game was postponed due to severe weather.
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July 4
Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration
- What: Participants are able to watch a children’s parade in the morning, followed by a parade through Ralston, and attend a cool down party
- When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Granary Green, 7401 Main Street
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Omaha Bar Crawl (21-plus or older event)
- What: Participants have access to multiple bars, as well as a custom digital map, exclusive drink specials, a free after-party, and DJ entertainment
- When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Where: Upstream Brewing Company, 514 South 11th Street
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Beach Party at Heartwood Preserve
- What: Giant water slides, food trucks, sand sculpting lessons, a community mural, and a concert by the Ally Venable Band
- When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: 301 South 145th St.
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Carnival + Face Painting + Balloons + and MORE!
- When: 11 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: 1st Street, Underwood, IA
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Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament
- What: 18-hole golf tournament at Willow Lakes Golf Course
- When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: 12301 South 25th St.
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Fire Department Water Fights
- What: 30-team water balloon fight with three firefighters
- When: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: 7629 Park Drive
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Independence Day Fun Run
- What: One-mile walk/run and three-mile race
- When: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: 7629 Park Drive
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Arbor Bank Independence Day Car Show
- What: Opportunity to view cars, listen to live music, eat food and watch fireworks
- When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: 309 South Chautauqua Ave., Oakland, IA
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July 5
Riverfront Community Concert
- Who: Omaha Symphony and Legends of Country
- What: Free music concert
- When: 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Gene Leahy Mall at the Riverfront, 1001 Douglas St.
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