The City of Ralston has announced a detailed schedule and traffic plan for its Independence Day celebrations, set for July 3 and 4, 2026, at multiple locations.
July 3 Events
Festivities begin on July 3 with an Archives Museum Open House from 4 p. m.
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to 6:30 p. m.
The Picnic on the Green and an Amateur Pie Baking Contest start at 5:30 p. m.
at Granary Green.
A Family Street Dance will be held at 77th and Main Street at 7 p. m.
A 21-and-over Lemon Fresh Days Concert follows at 8:30 p. m.
at Granary Green. Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.
m. at 73rd and Q Street.
July 4 Events
Independence Day activities start with the Optimist Fun Run/Walk at 7:30 a. m.
The Sons of America Kick-Off 250 Ceremony takes place at 9:15 a. m.
, followed by a Children's Parade at 10 a. m.
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A dedication ceremony for the LaDonna Johnson Fountain will be held at 10:30 a. m.
at Independence Square. The main Parade Through Ralston begins at 1 p.
m. from 80th and Highland Street.
The celebration concludes with the Fire Department Water Fights and an After Parade Cool Down Party at Granary Green, both starting at 3:30 p.
m.
Traffic and Parking
The parade route will close to traffic starting at 10 a. m.
on July 4.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston Park, and designated street areas.
Officials advise attendees of the July 3 fireworks to arrive early and avoid the intersection of 72nd and L.
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Visitors are prohibited from standing or sitting on the newly installed sod in front of city hall.
