Independence Day

Parade Information here.
Print a Parade Entry Form here.
Print a Parade Route here.

2021 Schedule of Events for July 4th

July 2nd & 3rd events posted at bottom

A.M.

7:00 a.m.

• Ecumenical Services @ City Park shelterhouse (bring your own lawnchairs)

8:00 a.m.

• VFW Track and field events @ N.U.H.S. Track(ages Pre-school-6th grade) Info: Contact Loren Looft 712.260.9306
• Punt, Pass, and Kick at High School Football field. Info: Contact Coach Matt Ernster 641.420.1309

9:00 a.m.

• 3-on-3 Basketball tournament@ Armstrong City Court Info: Contact Joann Eaton 712.864.3169
• Heritage Museum opens(closed during parade-open until 3 p.m.)
• Classic Car, Custom Car, & Truck, Show @ Catholic Church parking lot. Registration and Show begins. Info: Contact Joe Richmond 712.363.2266. Sponsored by Joe's Detailing.

10:00 a.m.

• Soap Box Derby Races @ hill by Valley Vue Care Center(ages 8-13)
  Jared Larson, 507.236.5704 for more info

11:00 a.m.

• Big Wheel Races west side of City Park. Rhonda Eisenbacher,chm

11:30 a.m.

• Petting Zoo North side of Park. Sponsored by the Armstrong Journal

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Food

Catholic Church food stand Variety Menu- SE corner of Park

Nick's Kettle Korn

Nazareth Lutheran Church Roast Beef Sandwich, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Pie 11am - 3:30pm

Floats and Popcorn, Lemonade - Armstrong Area Bible Campers

Mini-donut & caramel apples in park

Restaurant Hours for the 4th


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VFW Aux. Breakfast--6:30 am-10:00 am

Dale's Rec pulled pork - after the parade
Johanson's Cafe and Pizzeria open 11:00 am - Brisket, smoked pork Loin, smoked turkey
Dairy Queen - Open 2:00-8:00 pm

P.M.

1:00 p.m.

• Kiddie parade followed by Main Parade
  Vickie Rooney, Chairman, 712-868-4020, 868-3681 Kiddie Parade starts at S.E. end of high school and ends at 1st Ave; Parade route begins at football field, turns at 1st Ave & ends back at the football field.

After the parade

• Entertainment - @ park shelterhouse
• Free BINGO - in the park, sponsored by ABC
• Free Swimming - Armstrong City Pool
• Watermelon Feed - South side of Park sponsored by local professionals
• Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -west side of City Park
• Winners of ABC Drawings, Parade, and VFW Raffles will be announced during the entertainment

3:00 p.m.

• Announce Car Show Winners - Catholic Church parking lot.

3:30 p.m.

• Fireman's Water Fight Located: NW corner of City Park (Registration at 2:30)

10:00 p.m.- Fireworks

(set off North of Armstrong)

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Prizes

Main parade-3 places($150,$100,$75) 3 divisions-Family, Commercial, Organizational
Kiddie parade- 1st place-$25,2nd place-$20,3rd place-$15,All others-$5
2 Special float awards-GKN & Art's-Way (pre-judged before parade for these prizes)

Special Notes

Don't forget to bring lawn chairs for Church, parade, entertainment, etc.

July 2nd

• Supper - @Armstrong Community Center 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
• Little Miss Armstrong Pageant Armstrong Community Center 5:00 PM
• Pump-N-Run Registration & Pump Portion 6:00-7:00 P.M. NU High School Weight Room
• Movie @ Armstrong Community Center 7:00 p.m. Lisa Hansen - Pop and popcorn available for purchase.

July 3rd

• Pump-N-Run 5K @ NU Track - 8:00 AM
• 4 person Golf Scramble @ Country Greens Golf Course - 1:00 PM
• Supper - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. south side of City Park (sponsored by NU Music Dept.)
• Food Available Sponsored by Driftbusters 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
• Street Dance with Farm Rock - South side of City Park 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM