(Oakland, Iowa) – Independence Day celebrations will take place Friday and Saturday, in the Oakland-Riverside area. Kari Rose says organizers are excited for all the activities, which include communities in the Oakland-Riverside School District.

The first of the two-day festivities begin Friday morning at the Oakland Fire Station, and run through the end of the day.

The 4th of July Parade will begin at 5-p.m. Friday. (See the full schedule of events below) The day concludes with fireworks at dark. If you’re not too exhausted from all the fun packed into Friday, wake up to coffee and breakfast from 7-until 10-a.m. Saturday, along with a Bloody Mary bar.

The day concludes with a Street Dance on Main Street in Oakland, Saturday, from 8-p.m until midnight. Outside of the food and drinks, all the activities are free. Kari Rose said they hope to continue with the family friendly events in the years to come.