Altoona Area Historical Society

06/18/2025

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📣 Huge shoutout to the Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation for joining the celebration this year — honoring legacy, family, and community. ❤️🙌

🧨 Let’s light up Altoona with unity, creativity, and red-white-and-blue spirit!
📲 Tag your group, invite your friends, and let’s make memories!
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06/17/2025

🎉🇺🇸 We’re Rolling Into the Parade! 🇺🇸🎉
Catch Kustom Concrete Pumping in the Altoona 4th of July Parade this year!
🚛💪 Concrete power meets community pride!

📍 Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM
📍 Line-up starts at 8:00 AM along 8th Street SW
📅 Friday, July 4, 2025
🎆 You won’t want to miss it!

Let’s celebrate independence, hometown spirit, and some seriously strong trucks. See you there! 🎇❤️🤍💙

06/16/2025

📆Mark Your Calendars! This month’s historical presentation, led by Dawn Bentley, is one you won’t want to miss! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we journey back in time and uncover the story behind one of Iowa’s most tragic train disasters. Can't wait to see you there!

06/15/2025

💙Happy Father’s Day! Today, we honor the role models, steadfast supporters, and everyday heroes who show up when it matters most. Your guidance, strength, and presence make a lasting difference. We’re grateful for the incredible impact you’ve made in our lives—Thank You!

06/12/2025

🎆🎉 Adventureland Resort is rolling into the Altoona 4th of July Parade! 🎡🇺🇸

Catch us Thursday, July 4th @ 10 AM as we cruise down 8th Street SW with our decorated ride and RAM-sized fun! 🚐✨

🎈 Parade Line-Up starts at 8:00 AM
🎊 We’re bringing smiles, energy, and a little Adventureland magic to the route!

Come cheer us on and celebrate Independence Day with the whole community! 🙌💥

06/10/2025

🎉🎊 POP CONFETTI = BIG HIT! 🎊🎉
The crowd LOVED it — and let’s be honest, so did we! 🤩✨

💥 Who’s bringing the POP CONFETTI for the next round?
We can’t go back to boring! 🚫🙅‍♀️
Let’s keep the sparkle flying and the smiles going! 💫💃🕺

👇Drop your name if you’re on confetti duty — or just wanna make it rain fun! 🌈🎈💥

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

🥁🎺 POV: The sound of pride echoes through Bondurant!
The Bondurant-Farrar School Band showed UP and showed OUT for their community – bringing the beats, the spirit, and a whole lot of heart! 💙🤍👏🙌

💫 Small town. Big pride. Loud support.

06/09/2025

🎉🇺🇸 Altoona’s 4th of July Parade is Almost Here! 🇺🇸🎉
Join us on Friday, July 4, 2025 for a celebration full of community spirit, flags, and fun! 🎆🎈

🕙 Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM
📍 Line-Up begins at 8:00 AM along 8th Street SW
💵 Entry Fee: $25 (🎁 FREE for non-profits!)

We’re excited to welcome King David #407 Masonic Lodge to this year’s lineup! 👏🎩📜

💸 Pay via Venmo:
✉️ Or mail checks payable to AAHS

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Altoona’s biggest hometown tradition — sign up your group today! 🚗🇺🇸💃

06/06/2025

🎆🎉 Parade Planning Mode: Activated! 🎉🎆

We’re in full-on planning mode with the City of Altoona — finalizing the details and making sure this year’s 4th of July Parade is one to remember! 🇺🇸✨

🚜 Floats ✅
🎶 Music ✅
🍭 Candy (LOTS of it) ✅
📝 Waivers signed ✅
🎉 Excitement level = OFF THE CHARTS!

Get READY, Altoona!
Mark your calendars:
📅 Friday, July 4th, 2025
📍 Parade rolls through downtown at 10:00 AM
Bring your chairs, your flags, and your best red-white-&-blue! ❤️🤍💙

06/05/2025

🎆🇺🇸 Red, White, and Ready to Roll! 🎇🧨
Spotted at Target: the cutest 4th of July fits for the whole crew! ❤️🤍💙 Whether you’re walking in the Altoona 4th of July Parade or just soaking up the summer fun, these patriotic pieces are parade-perfect. 🧺🩱🩳

✨ Grab your gingham, pull on that flag sweater, and we’ll see YOU on the parade route!
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06/02/2025

🎆 Altoona’s 4th of July Celebration is Almost Here!

Get ready for a day full of fun, community spirit, and patriotic pride!

🎉 Parade kicks off at 10 AM — Don’t miss the excitement as it rolls through town!

🍦 Then head to Haines Park from 11 AM to 2 PM for:
• FREE Ice Cream Social
• FREE Inflatables
• Live Music
• Open Splash Pad
• Car Show hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Food Trucks & Local Vendors (items available for purchase)

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we celebrate our nation’s independence in true Altoona style!