4th of July
Celebrating American Independence
PARADE UPDATE (as of 8:52 a.m.): The parade has been delayed 60 minutes and will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Dates: June 29 – July 5, 2022
Event Description: Clear Lake’s premier summer festival includes a midway, amusement rides, bingo, huge open-air vendor market by the lake, live music nightly in the bandshell, a traditional Independence Day parade down Main Avenue, and the area’s biggest and best fireworks display over the lake on the evening of the 4th!
Lakeside Vendor Market Application pdf form
July 4th Parade Application pdf form (deadline June 10)
Freedom 5K and Kid’s Fun Run (July 4th) registration
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, June 29
Lakeside Vendor Market 5 – 9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival opens at 5 p.m.
BINGO Tent opens at 5 p.m.
Live Music Split Second Band at 7 p.m. (Presented by Harrison Ford)
Thursday, June 30
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon
BINGO Tent opens at 5 p.m.
Live Music by Sideshow Bob at 7 p.m. (Presented by Clear Lake Bank & Trust)
Friday, July 1
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival opens at noon (Wristband Day – $25 from noon – 5 p.m.)
BINGO tent opens at noon
Live Music by Arch Allies at 7 p.m. (Presented by Joshua Homes & Curries/ASSA ABLOY)
Saturday, July 2
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival Opens at noon
BINGO tent opens at noon
Live Music by County Line Drive at 7 p.m. (Presented by Kingland Systems)
Sunday, July 3
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival Opens at noon
BINGO tent opens at noon (Wristband Day – $25 from noon – 5 p.m.)
Family Fun Day Events (Presented by CL Tel/Woodford Lumber & Home)
• Family Feud Game Show at 1 p.m.
• Family Fun Time Games at 2 p.m. All ages welcome, games take place at the Bandshell)
Live Music by M80s at 7 p.m. (Sponsored by Clear Lake Boats)
Monday, July 4
Freedom 5K and Kid’s Fun Run 8 a.m. (register here)
Parade starts at 10 a.m. (Parade Route)
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival Opens at noon
BINGO tent opens at 1 p.m.
Clear Lake Municipal Band from 8:30 – 10 p.m. (Presented by Larson’s Mercantile)
Fireworks over Clear Lake at 10 p.m. (Musical Tribute on 106.1FM, AM1490, & AM1300)
Tuesday, July 5
Lakeside Vendor Market 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Evans United Shows Carnival Opens at noon (Wristband Day – $25 from noon – 5 p.m.)
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