City of Altoona
Independence day celebration
FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY:
City of Altoona
Firecracker/Sparkler Kid Races
Races:
Lil’ Firecracker 1/2 Mile Run- The Lil' Firecracker 1/2 Mile Run will take place at approximately 7:30PM on Bement Field in Cinder City Park for ages 9-12. Fee is $8 and includes a t-shirt while supplies last.
Lil' Firecracker 1/4 Mile Run-
The Lil' Firecracker 1/4 Mile Run will take place at approximately 7:45PM on Bement Field in Cinder City Park for ages 5-8. Fee is $8 and includes a t-shirt while supplies last.
Sparkler 75 Yard Dash-
The Sparkler 75 Yard Dash will take place at approximately 8:00PM on Bement Field in Cinder City Park. This event is free and open to anyone ages 1-4. T-shirts will be available for purchase the day of the Dash for $5 each while supplies last.
Location
Cinder City Park- Bement Field
2300 Spooner Ave., Altoona
RACE Hours
7:30pm-8:15pm
DAY OF REGISTRATION/ CHECK-IN
Starts at 7:00pm on the Bement Field
Tournaments
Saturday, June 29, 2024
CRIBBAGE
chECK-IN/DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 5:30PM
6:00PM START TIME
AGES 14 AND UP
$10 per person
HOBBS ARENA
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pRE-REGISTRATION IS rEQUIRED- Registration Deadline Thursday, June 27th
6:00PM START TIME
10 team limit
Ages 8 and Up
$10 per team of two
Food/Concessions
Food brought to you by:
Altoona Parks & Recreation, Big Papa BBQ, Tasty Trolley, Beez Neez Cheesecakes & Sweets & Richard & Company Donuts!
Kid Zone
Come one, come all!
There will be a one-time $5 fee for admittance into the Kid Zone WHICH IS OPEN from 5pm-9pm.
The Kid Zone sponsored by Wisconsin Fun Factory will have large inflatable bouncy houses to play on while waiting for the fireworks!
lIVE MUSIC
JOIN US!
The Big Deeks will be playing from 5:30pm-9:45pm! The stage is located on the South Ball Field in Cinder City Park
Bring a lawn chair and settle in!
Fireworks
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Fireworks will begin around 10:00pm
Fireworks are sponsored by Festival Foods!
Thank you to all of our sponsors! We couldn't have done this without your support!
Frequently Asked questions
Are dogs allowed in the park?
YES! All of our city parks allow dogs! Please note there will be many people attending this event, so your dog must be leashed at all times.
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN?
NO! There will be no carry-ins allowed as there will be concessions/food trucks at the event.
Is the concert free?
YES! The concert is free and open to anyone wanting to enjoy the music.
Will I need to purchase food/beverage tickets?
NO! We will be using an all cash system
Where will the fireworks be shooting off?
The fireworks are being shot off in the large grass area behind Bement Field in Cinder City Park. This is the field located directly behind Hobbs Sports Center.
Contact Us
Come celebrate with us! Registration for these events can be done online or at the Altoona Parks and Recreation Office located at 1419 Front Porch Place
Phone: 715-839-5188
Email: debrag@ci.altoona.wi.us
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