The opportunities for Fourth of July Fun in Altoona are just as bright as the fireworks! Our city will be jam-packed with fun events during the holiday weekend, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether it’s our annual parade, live horseracing, an outdoor concert (or two), a dazzling fireworks display, a stomach-turning rollercoaster ride, or some casino deals—you’re guaranteed to find at LEAST one way to have a blast this Independence Day in Altoona.
Can’t miss experiences
Altoona’s Fourth of July Parade
Celebrate America’s 250th with Altoona and roll on down to 8th Street this July 4th for Altoona’s star-spangled parade, hosted by the Altoona Area Historical Society! The 1.5-mile-long parade will begin at 10 a.m. on 8th Street near the Altoona Campus and will travel east on 8th Street to 3rd Avenue SE, where it turns north and disperses. After the parade, join us in Haines Park for live music and an ice cream social.
The Prairie Meadows Stars and Stripes Weekend
Prairie Meadows has a weekend full of fun ways for you to celebrate freedom—and for FREE, too. Catch live horseracing, an outdoor concert, trackside entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show on July 3rd, all for FREE! After working up an appetite all day, head to AJ’s Steakhouse—they’ll be open until 11 p.m.
Learn more about the Prairie Meadows All-American Extravaganza here.
Fireworks Show at Adventureland Resort
Head to Adventureland Resort this Independence Day for a full day of theme park excitement, delicious bites and sips, and plenty of rides for everybody! Then, cap off the day under the stars and watch the best fireworks show around. Learn more here.
