My Waterloo Days is a FREE community event June 6-8, 2024 celebrating the best of Waterloo. For more than 40 years, residents and visitors have gathered to celebrate, showcase and enjoy all that the city has to offer. From the iconic My Waterloo Days Parade to concerts, kids events, food vendors and loads of entertainment, you won’t want to miss My Waterloo Days 2024 downtown Waterloo at Lincoln Park.
In order to maintain a safe and secure environment during My Waterloo Days, there is now a new bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought on to the grounds during the festival. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
The FREE bags have all been given away.
Please note that we prefer you have a bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 6″. Gallon clear plastic freezer bag.
• One small clutch purse or wallet 4.5″ x 6.5″ (about the size of a hand) or smaller, with or without a handle or strap.
• One diaper bag (additional inspection required).
If you don’t have a clear bag or option, note that it will be subject to a quik inspection. Thanks for your cooperation!
Other My Waterloo Days Activities
Thursday, June 6th
My Waterloo Haze Beer Launch – 4pm – SingleSpeed Brewing – 325 Commercial Street
Movies on the Cedar – Free! Riverloop Amphitheater Kids Activities begin at 7:30pm
Trolls Band Together – plus Poppy and Branch will be there to take photos with the kids.
Friday, June 7th
My Waterloo Days Parade
Sponsored by ISG 6pm – 4th Street, Downtown Waterloo from Washington St. to Mulberry St.
6pm – Food Court, Sponsored by DuPaco
6pm- Beer Garden opens at Lincoln Park
7pm – Music begins on the Lincoln Park Stage sponsored by VGM Group
6pm-9pm – Carnival Rides, Mulberry Street between East 4th Street and Park Avenue, sponsored by TruStage
Saturday, June 8th
Youth Activities – Sponsored by TruStage
11am – Music begins on the Lincoln Park Stage sponsored by VGM Group
10am-Noon – McFun Zone! – Free games and Sponsored by Soifer Family McDonalds.
10am-Noon – Kids Bike Races, East 4th Street sponsored by Waterloo Exchange Club. Sign Up HERE.
Carnival Rides – 11am-9pm
7pm-10pm Silent DJ– Corner of East 4th & Mulberry St.
Lincoln Park
Food Vendors and Beer Garden Open from 11:00am until 11:30pm
11am-1pm – Beach Brunch, Sponsored by Live the Valley
Noon-5pm – Bags Tournament hosted by Black Hawk Baggers
11am-6pm – Mulberry Street Market Located on East 4th street between Mulberry and Lafayette with over 20 local vendors.
9pm – FIREWORKS, Lincoln Park, Sponsored by University of Northern Iowa
