Bettendorf will hold 4th of July festivities, accepting parade applications

(Bettendorf, IA) -- As more events make a return this year following months of COVID-related shut downs, a Bettendorf tradition announces its return.

Bettendorf city leaders say they will be bringing back its 4th of July festivities, with a few pandemic changes in store.

“Each year the City of Bettendorf celebrates the 4th of July with a parade, music, entertainment, food, and fireworks,” officials said in a Facebook post. “After having canceled last year’s event due to the pandemic, City Officials have decided to bring back the festivities.….with a few changes.”

The festivities, including the parade and fireworks, will be held on Saturday, July 3rd. City leaders say they are accepting parade applications now.

You can sign-up online here or you can print out the application and mail it in. There will only be 70 entries allowed and fees will increase on June 15th.