(Exira, Iowa) – The City of Exira’s 160^th Annual 4^th of July Celebration spans four days, and is packed with all sorts of family friendly fun, food and entertainment. Exira Community Club member Megan Anderson says they began planning for the festivities at the beginning of the year. Some events were held June 27^th through the 29^th. The bulk of the activities are taking place this weekend.

The 160^th Annual Exira 4^th of July Parade, featuring Grand Marshals Randy and Becky Thompson, long-time community supporters, takes place Saturday, beginning at 10:30-a.m., at the Legion Ballpark Shelter. The parade route in unchanged from years past. There’s an abundance of food available all throughout the holiday weekend, including selections from local restaurants.

Thursday’s events include a 5-p.m. Community BBQ in the Exira City Park, a Kiddie Parade at the City Park Gazebo, Community Beer Garden at the City Park from 5-until 8-p.m., carnival amusements, live music and a street dance. Friday’s activities ramp-up beginning at 9-a.m., with the foot races in front of the Exira Dollar General Store. Everyone is invited to participate.

The celebration continues Saturday, with a slow-pitch softball game at the Legion Ballpark, the “Stars of Exira” talent show at the City Park Gazebo, with the winners moving-on to the Iowa State Fair’s Bill Riley Talent Show. And, there is a family friendly Sand Volleyball Tournament at the sand court at El Compadre Mexican Restaurant. The weekend celebrations wind-down Sunday, but not before an ecumenical church service is held in the Exira City Park, beginning at 10:30-a.m. Master Grillers will serve food from 11-a.m. Until 1-p.m. At the old fire hall, and an Alumni Coffee takes place in the Exira Lion’s Building, beginning at 2-p.m.

For more information, see the attached flyer, or follow the Exira Community Club on Facebook.