Area July 4th celebrations

   Local Fourth of July celebrations promise a variety of activities and entertainment in addition to the usual oohs and aahs of a traditional fireworks show. Here are some area plans for the Fourth of July 2016:

Clermont – A holiday fireworks show for the Valley community is set for Sunday, July 3 at dusk. The fireworks will take place over the campground lake at Skip-A-Way Resort in Clermont.

Festina – The Firecracker 5K, sponsored by Festina Improvement Association, will start and finish at Neal’s Auto Body in Festina. Race time is 9 a.m., with prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers and to children 12 and under. Festina’s annual Fourth of July Parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Spillville – Celebrate Independence Day Saturday, July 2, in Spillville at Riverside Park and The Inwood. Admission to the park is $3 per person and $5 per car. Wristbands and car passes for admission may be bought ahead of time at Main Street Mini-Mart or Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville. Games for all ages, music, and concessions will be available in the afternoon. The fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.

 West Union – On Monday, July 4, activities kick off with a carnival at the West Union Aquatic Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The West Union Chamber will have games and inflatables for the kids to enjoy at the Recreation Complex at 4 p.m. Food will be available in the afternoon, as well as music from The Bruce Bearinger Band at 5 p.m. Miss West Union will be crowned at 7 p.m., with the fireworks display scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The rain date for fireworks is July 10.