# Annual Parades in Ankeny 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Ankeny | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Ankeny with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Ankeny.
- **Category**: Parades
- **Type**: other

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Are you looking for something fun to do in [CITY]? Look no further than the annual parades and festivals! Whether you're a local or just visiting, these events are a great way to experience the culture and community of [CITY]. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!

## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: First Day of School
  - **Description**: The first day of school is Monday, August 24th! 
The school day starts for students at 7:55am.
School is dismissed at 2:55pm
  - **Venue**: 710 SE Third Street , 50021
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- **Event Name**: Sips & Songs - Luke Fox & Standing Hampton
  - **Description**: Close out the season with one last unforgettable night of music and celebration 🎉

Sips & Songs in The District 🎶
Luke Fox + Standing Hampton take the stage
Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome
Final Silent Disco from 10–12

Takeout food from
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest
  - **Description**: Kick off Labor Day Weekend at the inaugural Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy a full day of food and drinks, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and exciting sporting events, including the three-day Labor Day Dink-Off P
  - **Venue**: 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: NASH Nights in The District | Lanie Gardner with special guests Elizabeth Mary Band
  - **Description**: Lanie Gardner is hitting the stage with special guests Elizabeth Mary Band on Thursday, July 30th at NASH Nights in The District. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and general admission is totally FREE, so grab your friends and enjoy an evening of the newest country
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: 6th Grade Hawk Camp!
  - **Description**: 🦅 Registration is Open!🦅

Calling all incoming Parkview Middle School 6th graders! It’s almost time to kick off the 2026-27 school year, and you won’t want to miss our annual Hawk Camp!

This is the perfect chance for your student to tour the building, me
  - **Venue**: 105 NW Pleasant Street, 50023
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- **Event Name**: Carfest Dedicated to Epilepsy Awareness
  - **Description**: Hey everyone! Come join us for the Annual CAR FEST / TRUCK FEST / BIKE FEST. 

This Show is Dedicated to Epilepsy Awareness so we are trying to go all out!

Price? $20 per Vehicle. Once entered that vehicle will be entered to win in any category it fits.
  - **Venue**: Hawkeye Park In Ankeny Iowa
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- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for another fantastic day at the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh produce, locally raised me
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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- **Event Name**: Celebrate Life 2026
  - **Description**: Join On With Life for our annual fundraising event - Celebrate Life! Taking place on Friday, September 25 at 6 pm, we will gather at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for an evening of fun, philanthropy, and inspirational stories.

Sponsorships, tables,
  - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center
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- **Event Name**: Harry Pottery Night - Ankeny Location
  - **Description**: HAPPEE BIRTHDAE HARRY!
Witches and Wizards of all ages are invited to join us for a magical pottery painting evening! Come dressed in your house colors or finest robes as we pARTy the night away!

Make your reservation on our website! This will guarantee
  - **Venue**: Glazed Expressions (Ankeny, IA)
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