July 4th Celebration

Clear Lake’s premier summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue on Monday, July 5th, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on the evening of the 4th!

Clear Lake 4th of July Celebration Schedule

Wednesday, June 30
5:00 – 9:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
5:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens
5:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens
7:00 PM: Live Music – The Sweet Nuthins (The Sweet Nuthins are a pop group from Clear Lake/Mason City/Ventura, specializing in 60’s-90’s covers.)

Thursday, July 1
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
12:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens (Wristband Day: 12:00 – 5:00 PM)
12:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens
7:00 PM: Live Music – M80's (Hall & Oats Tribute/'80s Dance Music)

Friday, July 2
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
12:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens - Wristband Day $30 (12-5PM)
12:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens
7:00 PM: Live Music – Arch Allies (Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, REO, Boston, Def Leppard Tribute Band

Saturday, July 3
10:00 AM: Waterhawks Ski Show
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
12:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens
12:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens
 

Sunday, July 4
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
12:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens
12:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens
1:00 PM: Family Fun Day at City Park
8:30 – 10:00 PM: Live Music – Clear Lake Municipal Band (Presented by Larson’s Mercantile)
10:00 PM: Fireworks Over Clear Lake by Flashing Thunder (Musical Tribute on 106.1 FM, AM 1490 & AM 1300)

Monday, July 5
7:00 AM: CL Tel Kid’s Fun Run
7:30 AM: Freedom 5K
10:00 AM: 4th of July Parade (View Parade Route) Parade Entry Form

Parade Viewing Reminder: Spot Saving Ordinance: It is illegal to reserve or claim a viewing space on public property before 5 a.m. on July 4. Public property includes sidewalks, streets, and the grassy areas between them. Any chairs, blankets, or other items placed before 5 a.m. will be removed by city officials.

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Lakeside Vendor Market
12:00 PM: Evans United Shows Carnival Opens - Wristband Day $30 (12-5PM)
1:00 PM: Chamber BINGO Tent Opens