Free, family fun July 3-4: Music, the Big Parade, food & shopping vendors, classic Car Cruise, Ride-Run, fireworks, Patriotic Ceremony, & Kiddie Parade!
Storm Lake, Iowa
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Just in! A full list of food vendors at starspangledspectacular.net/…. Tell us what you're most looking forward to eating July 3-4. Egg rolls? Pork burgers? Funnel cakes?
We are thrilled to announce the Fireworks Crew as our 2024 Big Parade Grand Marshals in honor of this year’s theme: Light up the Sky on the Fourth of July! Read more at starspangledspectacular.net/….
The Classic Car Cruise is set to kick off at 4:45 p.m. on July 3! Classic cars, sports cars, motorcycles, & other eye-catching motorized vehicles are encouraged to participate and park @ Sunset Park for the 5:30 p.m. Classic Car Show. #classiccars
Seeking Volunteers: We're in search of some helpful hands to give rides in our Courtesy Golf Carts from 12-4 p.m. on July 4 in one or two-hour shifts. Please send us an email [email protected] if you'd like to get involved on the Fourth!
Holly Schipper and Liz Smith, our 2024 commodores, have selected Matt and Linda Ricklefs as co-commodores! The Ricklefs will assist Schipper and Smith in planning this year's celebrations before taking over as commodores in 2025. Join us in celebrating and thanking the Ricklefs!
Register your business or organization for the Big Parade at 10:30 a.m. on July 4! Get creative with our theme "Light up the Sky on the Fourth of July" and register for free by completing the form at starspangledspectacular.net/… by June 21.
Interested in registering as a food or art vendor this July 3-4? Sign up today by filling out the form at starspangledspectacular.net/…!
Holly Schipper and Liz Smith, 2024 Star Spangled Spectacular commodores, have chosen “Light Up the Sky on the Fourth of July!” as our theme for this year’s Independence Day events! #SSSpectacular
We're so grateful for all the park crew's work in preparing our lakeside spaces for warmer weather. Who else is looking forward to snagging a seat on one of our public docks for July 4 fireworks?!
Planning is underway for our 2024 festivities! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, our co-commodore announcement, Grand Marshal nominations, and more. What are you hoping to experience at our lakeside celebration in 2024? #SSSpectacular
Donate today! Those who support are listed in the paper and help create Independence Day memories in Storm Lake for the next generation. Is there anything better than the Big Parade? A turkey leg and live music? What about our fireworks? Visit starspangledspectacular.net/… today.
The Storm Lake Fire Department has been named our 2023 Grand Marshals in honor of the town’s 150th anniversary! Founded in 1881, the SLFD protects 93 square miles. All past and present members of the Dept. have been invited to take part in the Big Parade at 10:30 a.m. on July 4.
Our annual festivities kick off on July 3 with live music, balloon art, food vendors, a car cruise, & a fan favorite at Sunset Park: the Kiddie Parade! Enter your youngsters in our “Three Cheers for 150 Years” themed parade at 6 p.m. and take home a special prize. #SSSpectacular
Head to Fareway next week to help us raise funds for our annual fireworks show on July 4! June 5-24, customers will have the opportunity to round up to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to the #SSSpectacular to help pay for fireworks. Thank you for your support, Fareway!
Fundraising for 2023 kicks off next Wednesday, and we're looking for help in funding events in honor of our town’s Sesquicentennial! Donations can be made at starspangledspectacular.net/… or via mail to:
Josh Newhouse, Fundraising Co-Chair
PO Box 457
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Festival and concert season is upon us, and what better place to enjoy some live music than our beautiful, lakeside Band Shell? After the Municipal Band performs at 5:30 on July 3, The Pork Tornadoes are taking the stage! youtube.com/watch?v=jG2H9rhE… #SSSpectacular
Three cheers for our 2023 headlining band: The Pork Tornadoes! The band will play popular songs from five different decades, covering four different genres for all ages & musical preferences. They'll take the stage at the Sunset Park Band Shell from 7-9:30 p.m. on Mon., July 3.
Grand Marshal nominations are open for 2023! Know someone who makes a positive influence in the community through service, volunteer work, or leadership? Download the form at starspangledspectacular.net/… or pick one up at Storm Lake United. Commodores will announce the winner June 1!
