City release
05/16/25
Coralville 4thFest is now accepting applications for parade entries to participate in Coralville’s annual 4th of July celebration. Decorated floats, guests of honor, community groups, and area businesses will travel the two-mile parade route starting at 10:00 am on July 4 in celebration of Independence Day.
Parade applications are accepted online or by mail, and must be received by June 1. Parade applications are available at www.coralville.org/4thFestParade.
The theme of the 2025 4thFest Parade is “Boot Scootin’ Coralville.” All entrants are encouraged to decorate and tie their entry to this theme.
Coralville’s 4thFest kicks off with an annual 5K walk/run on June 28, and features events in S.T. Morrison Park from July 2 through July 4. The festival includes a 4th of July parade, fireworks, a carnival, petting zoo, a kids’ pedal tractor pull, food, entertainment, and activities in the park. On July 3rd, 4thFest will host a free outdoor concert in S.T. Morrison Park featuring Phil Vassar; special guest Chapel Hart will open the show.
For more information, visit www.coralville.org/4thFest.