Start off July with a Bang!
Start off July with a BANG and keep the fun going all month long! From the Mayor’s Fireworks to the Summer Soul Parade, there’s so many things to celebrate in our community! Check out this list of all the exciting things to do this July and we’ll see you out there!
The 4th of July Skatepark Show
July 4th @ 3PM | Waterloo Skate Park (Riverside)
$10 Admission
All Ages Show
Grab your skateboard and prepare to shred this Independence Day with the Cedarloo Skateboard Association at the Waterloo Skatepark. Jam out to local bands and rock with acts from Nashville and Minneapolis at this all ages show! For more info click HERE.
Photo: circuitous.photography
Mayor’s Fireworks
July 5th @ 6PM – 10:30PM | RiverLoop Amphitheater and RiverLoop Expo
Get ready for a blast at the Mayor’s Fireworks in Waterloo! Join the celebration on July 5th starting 6 PM at RiverLoop Amphitheater & Expo Plaza for live music, food, and fun. The musical line up features local talents like Hartsmith as well regional favorites Lost Wax and Brazilian Twins. Fireworks will light up the sky at 9:30 PM—don’t miss it! Check out the full details on the Main Street Waterloo website.
Waterloo Municipal Band
July 10th @ 7:30 pm | RiverLoop Amphitheater
FREE Admission
Looking for free entertainment? Enjoy the sounds of the Waterloo Municipal Band as you lounge by the river every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. Check their website for programs and future dates!
Summer Soul Meet & Greet
July 11th @ 3pm – 9pm | Lincoln Park
Swing by Lincoln Park for live performances, food, and fun! Don’t miss out on watching some of the best Drill Teams, Drumlines, & Dance Teams from across the Midwest before the Summer Soul Classic Parade.
Summer Soul Classic Parade
July 12th @ 10AM | East 4th Street to Ferguson Field
The 5th Annual Summer Soul Classic Parade is here — a high-energy celebration of culture, creativity, and community pride! The best Drill Teams, Drumlines, & Dance Teams from across the Midwest will playing right here in Waterloo! Parade begins at 10 am and starts on the corner of East Parker & East 4th Street. Don’t miss out on this special one-of-a-kind event!
Feelin’ Sour?
July 12th @ 4Pm – 7pm | RiverLoop Expo Plaza
Tickets Available
Get ready to pucker up for the annual Feelin’ Sour Festival Saturday July 12th! What better way to spend a warm summer evening than sipping your way through a delicious lineup of 30+ sour beers and crisp ciders from top tier breweries and cideries. A live DJ and local food vendors will also be there to turn this tasting into a real party. Click HERE to buy tickets.
FridayLoo
July 18th @ 5:30Pm – 9:30pm | Lincoln Park
Don’t miss out on one of Waterloo’s favorite summer events– FridayLoo! Bring a chair and grab some shade while you enjoy nonstop jams courtesy of cover band Sushi Roll. Make sure to get some scrumptious food from local vendors, plus plenty of liquid refreshments! As always FridayLoo is FREE! Click HERE for more.
¡Fiesta!
July 19th @ 4Pm – 7pm | RiverLoop Plaza
Free Admission
Come to “¡Fiesta!” for a free, family-friendly festival that features food, entertainment and education focusing on Latin American countries. Highlights include taqueria trucks and other Latin American food vendors, live music, traditional dance performances, and children’s crafts, games, face painting, and of course a piñata!
RiverLoop Rhythms with Reilly
July 25th @ 5:30Pm – 9:30pm | RiverLoop Amphitheater
Free admission
Kick off the weekend with a stunning performance from Reilly who will be playing some Celtic folk rock– just in time for Iowa Irish Fest! Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees can also purchase their tickets to Iowa Irish Fest at the Irish Fest tent! Click HERE for more!
The Waterhawks Ski Show
Various Sundays @ 5PM | Eagle Lake
Free admission
The Waterhawks Ski Team will be hitting the water almost every Sunday this summer at Eagle Lake! Marvel at the Waterhawks gliding across the water, performing incredible jumps and flips. And let’s not forget about the human pyramid!
Admission is FREE and bleachers are provided, but attendees are more than welcome to bring chairs or blankets. Concessions are available for purchase on-site. Catch the excitement at 100 Waterhawk Rd, Evansdale, IA. Check out the Waterhawks Ski Team page for more details and prepare to be amazed!
Music at the Arboretum
July 24th @ 4Pm – 7pm | RiverLoop Plaza
Free admission
Take a stroll through the gardens, enjoy the beautiful flowers and sculptures, and soak in the serenity of summer before pulling up a chair and vibing to live music from Just a Bit Outside. CVABG will have bands performing on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month on the patio from until early September.
Cirque Italia “Water Circus”
July 25th – 28th | Crossroads Mall
Tickets available
Step into a world of water, light, and acrobatic wonder as the Water Circus arrives at Crossroads Mall in Waterloo with an unforgettable experience for the whole family! Death defying circus acts, with the unique atmosphere of a dynamic water stage. Climate-controlled tent for audience comfortability! ONE FREE CHILD per paid adult in levels 2 and 3 when you book online – use code FACEFREE ! Get your tickets HERE.
Photo credit: Cirque Italia Water Circus – Silver Unit
