America turns 250 this weekend, and if you haven’t locked in your plans yet, tonight’s the night to do it. Polk County has been building toward this all month, and the lineup of celebrations kicking off tomorrow and running through July 4th is bigger than anything we’ve seen in a generation.

Whether you want fireworks over the water, a small-town atmosphere with a single stage and a food truck, or a bigger production with live music and a crowd, something is happening close to home. Some of the best views in the county actually come from the July 3rd events, when the crowds thin out and parking gets a whole lot easier.

Events start tomorrow, July 3rd. Here’s everything happening across Polk County, organized by date. Confirm details with event organizers before you head out, since schedules can shift at the last minute.

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