City of Granger announces the return of Granger Days 2024 on Aug. 24

The city of Granger recently announced that Granger Days 2023 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Centennial Park.

There are many fun events planned for people of all ages, including children’s inflatables, rock wall, dunk tank, parade, bags tournament, sand volleyball tournament, pizza, pints & puzzle, music by Spotlight Entertainment DJ Service, vendor village, live music by Jake Schrodt and David Watson, beer and wine slushies, food trucks, a movie in the park and fireworks.

Centennial Park is located just off Highway 141 in Granger across from Willis Chevrolet. The party begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 with a movie in the park at Centennial Park and then with Standing Hampton taking the stage outside Bud’s Pub on Main Street at 8 p.m.

A pancake breakfast, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, kicks off Saturday’s events from 8-10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, 1904 Sycamore St. The 6th Annual 5k Walk/Run/Bike registration starts at 7:30 a.m. near the Granger Community Center, 2200 Walnut St., which will be sponsored by the Granger Trails Committee. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. beginning on Kennedy Ave. The party begins in the park immediately following the parade. Saturday night will be topped off by Dizclaimer from 8 p.m. to midnight outside Bud’s Pub.

Centennial Park will be the place for endless kid’s games, inflatables and family-friendly activities. Events include face painting, balloon twisters, princesses, ring toss, a petting zoo and pedal pullers, just to name a few. Wristbands are on sale now at City Hall, 1906 Main St., at the cost of $8 each or 3 for $20. The price will go up to $10 each on the day of the event. Ages 4 and under are free!

For a complete list of times and events , visit the Granger Days Facebook page .

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: City of Granger announces the return of Granger Days 2024 on Aug. 24