Waterloo parks commission returns with a full independence day schedule

WATERLOO — For those looking for something to do this July 4th, Fireman’s park in Waterloo will be packed with events and activities for all ages.

“It’s a great community event,” Gabe Haberkorn, the Waterloo Parks Coordinator, said. “There’s something for everybody.”

This event will be especially enjoyable for baseball lovers, as there will be three baseball games throughout the day. Nevertheless, there will still be activities even for those who aren’t baseball fans, including bingo at the VFW all afternoon, a comedy magician and live music from the several bands.

Additionally, during the last baseball game, there will be a hot dog eating contest, which Haberkorn said is open to anyone who thinks they can win. However, for those not interested in the eating competition, there will be food available all day at a carnival truck as well as from local churches.

At the end of the day, attendees can watch the fireworks go off over the river from the baseball field.

The full schedule is below. Everything will be at Fireman’s Park.

10:00 a.m.

Waterloo City band

Waterloo Legion Baseball vs Deerfield

Noon

Bingo by the VFW in the Upper Pavilion. This will continue till late afternoon.

Home Talent Baseball: Waterloo McKays vs Sun Prairie

2:00 p.m.

Bad Habit band will play on the main stage.

3:00 p.m.

DCL baseball: Maunesha River Rats vs Northshore Bobblers

The hot dog eating contest will happen during this game.

8:00 p.m.

The Rusty Hearts band will play on the main stage.

9:30 p.m.

Fireworks will go off across the river. Haberkorn said the best view for these is from the baseball field.