Will events be held if it rains?

Concert
The concert on July 3rd is scheduled to go on as anticipated, rain or shine. The stage is covered to protect the band and equipment from the elements. An outdoor concert can still be held even if it is raining, so concert-goers should plan accordingly. Both band representatives and City officials closely monitor the weather conditions. In the event of severe weather that has the potential to impact the public’s safety outdoors, band representatives and City officials will determine if a brief delay is necessary. Because of changing weather conditions, may be necessary to wait until close to the start time to make a decision.  

Parade
The parade is scheduled to be held rain or shine. Summer weather can be hot. Plan accordingly and use your own judgment when deciding to attend or participate. In the event of severe weather that has the potential to impact the public’s safety outdoors, parade organizers and City officials will determine if a brief delay is necessary. Because of changing weather conditions, may be necessary to wait until close to the start time on the day of the parade to make that decision. 

In the event of cancellation, the parade will not be rescheduled. Hundreds of people volunteer to participate in the parade, so rescheduling the parade for a later date is not possible.

Fireworks
The Coralville Fire Department will hold the fireworks as scheduled as long as the weather conditions make it possible. In the event of rain, there is the potential to delay until the weather clears enough to operate the show.

Notification
If in the unlikely event there are changes to the concert, parade, fireworks, or other main 4thFest events due to weather, information will be posted at www.coralville.org/news and www.coralville.org/4thFest as soon as possible. We will not be able to respond to individual messages asking about the weather.

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1. Where is the parade?
2. Where can I park for 4thFest?
3. When are the fireworks?
4. Will events be held if it rains?
5. Is the concert on July 3rd free?
6. Where can I watch the 4thFest parade?
7. Are sparklers allowed at 4thFest?
8. Are pets allowed at 4thFest?
9. Is smoking allowed at 4thFest?
10. Are coolers allowed at the 4thFest concert? Can I bring alcohol?
11. Can I put up a pop up tent, canopy, or sun shade for the concert?
12. Are grills allowed at 4thFest?
13. What items are not allowed in the park during 4thFest?
14. Are there seats in the park during 4thFest?
15. Where can I eat at 4thFest?
16. Where are the restrooms?
17. The concert is loud. What can I do?
18. The fireworks are loud. What can I do?
19. I live on the 4thFest parade route. When will my street close?
20. Who is in charge of 4thFest?