JULY 3, 2025

• Kids Day in and around Central Park, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the Kids Parade at 10:30 a.m. Other Kids Day activities around town afterwards
• Jake Simon Live concert at the Charles Theatre, 8 p.m.

JULY 4, 2025

• Charley Western Firecracker 5 Race, 7:30 a.m.
• Kids Fun Run, 8:30 a.m.
• Parade line-up begins at 8 a.m.
• Independence Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. Register online at: https://members.charlescitychamber.com/ap/Events/Register/3BF3VJMhYCQCg
• Central Park activities with live music, food vendors, beer garden and more
• Watermelon Eating Contest during band break
• Bags Tournament begins at 2 p.m.
• Champions Forever Stunt Show at 3 p.m. (subject to change)
• Municipal Band Concert at 7:30 p.m.
• Fireworks at 10 p.m.

July 5, 2025

• Charles City Bike Ride, 8 a.m.
• Charles City Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to Noon
• ‘Red, White and Chalk the Walk’ sidewalk chalk art contest in Central Park from 9 a.m. (registration opens) to 12:30 pm followed by judging and awards.
• Food vendors in Central Park for lunch
• All-American Duck Dash from Main Street Bridge at 3 p.m.
• Hot Dog Eating Contest in Central Park at 4 p.m.
• Champions Forever Stunt Show at 4:30 p.m. (subject to change)
• Live music, food vendors, beer garden and inflatable rides from 5-9 p.m.

Bands on Central Park Stage:

• July 4^th, from 12-4 p.m. – The Chocolate Crackers
• July 5^th, from 5-9 p.m., Bad Dog 20/20

**Schedule subject to change

*** Check with your favorite places around town for additional holiday weekend schedules and activities