Celebrate with Fireworks in the Park on July 3 at Penn Meadows!
Join us for an evening of fireworks on Thursday, July 3, at Penn Meadows Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones to enjoy this family-friendly tradition under the stars.
The five Ws
- Who: You! This is a free, all ages evening
- What: A fireworks display
- Where: Penn Meadows Park, 355 E Penn St
- When: Thursday, July 3. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m.
- Why: Kickstart your Independence Day celebrations!
What to expect
- Please park on the park’s paved lots or along nearby residential streets. ADA parking is available in both the north and south paved lots.
- Skip the car and walk, bike or rollerblade to the park!
- Bring a lawn chair and blankets to relax on to watch the fireworks. Fireworks will launch from between Fields PM1 – 4, on the northeast end of the park at 9:30 p.m.
- Restrooms at Penn Meadows Park will be open and available.
- Food and drink will not be on-site for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring picnics, but a friendly reminder that alcohol is prohibited.
- The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.
Let’s Talk Fireworks
The safest way to enjoy fireworks are licensed and insured professional firework displays, such as our July 3 show in Penn Meadows Park. Every year, fireworks lead to injuries, property damage and disturbances.
The local sale of fireworks, which is allowed as required by state law, can lead to confusion because cities still set local rules for the use of consumer fireworks, and the North Liberty City Council has declined to legalize their use within city limits except as required by state law, so consumer fireworks are prohibited with the exception of July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31. Novelty fireworks, including sparklers and similar items, remain legal to use. Every year, North Liberty and other jurisdictions receive complaints from residents about their neighbors using fireworks. The most effective deterrent is residents talking to their neighbors who are using fireworks illegally. Additionally, reports can also be made to countywide dispatch at (319) 356-6800. Those who use fireworks without permits can face hundred of dollars in fines.
Local professional displays include:
- North Liberty’s City Slate at Penn Meadows Park on July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
- 4th Fest at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville on July 4 at 9:45 p.m.
- Freedom Festival in downtown Cedar Rapids on July 4 at dark.
- Iowa City Jazz Festival in downtown Iowa City on July 5 at 9:30 p.m.
Information about permits for the use or sale of fireworks is available from the North Liberty Fire Department.
Who to thank
This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by Centro, Inc., Collins Community Credit Union, Corda Credit Union, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, South Slope Cooperative Communications, University of Iowa Health Care, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.
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Accessibility
We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5726.
More City Slate Fun
This event is part of the City Slate, a compilation of North Liberty’s largest and free city-produced events, with more than 40 events planned. Explore the schedule at northlibertyiowa.org/cityslate.
