Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th Year of Freedom!

Devils Lake will be rockin’ over the Fourth of July weekend as we toast America’s 250th year of freedom and independence.

This community-wide celebration will stretch all the way from main street to the shimmering lakeshore, so be sure to join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to honor our nation and those who have fought so bravely to preserve our freedom.

We’d also like to give a huge shout out to all of the volunteers and organizations who have been working for months to ensure this year’s event is one to remember! 

July 3rd: Daughtry Kicks off Summer Concert Series

The weekend kicks off with one of the best selling bands of the 21st century crushing the stage at the Spirit Lake Amphitheater. And fingers crossed Daughtry will be hummin’ “It’s Not Over” and “Home,” as well as a few other raise-your-hands ballads from their platinum and gold albums.

Even better? Alternative rockers Sister Hazel will open the show.

📅When: July 3rd

📍Where: Spirit Lake Casino & Resort

⏰Time: Gates open at 6 pm. The show officially begins at 7:15 pm. 

🎟️Tickets: $60 each. Click here to purchase 

🚗Parking: The resort is offering FREE concert shuttle service from 4 pm to 10 pm and will run on a first-come, first-serve basis between the casino and local bars/hotels

July 4th: A Salute to the Red, White and Blue

Whether you can join us for the entire day or just want to check out the fireworks, here’s the schedule of events for Independence Day:

8 a.m. 
The parade lineup begins at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Would you like to register a float? Click here! 

10 a.m.
Be sure to snag the perfect spot to watch the July 4th Parade.

11 a.m. - 1 pm 
Smoked ribs, beans, hamburgers & hot dogs… What more can you ask for? Join us for a Community Picnic in Roosevelt Park. Free will donation! Big thanks to our sponsors Devils Lake Kiwanis and Devils Lake Rotary Clubs. 

11 am - 2 pm
Stick around Roosevelt Park and enjoy entertainment from 4k Mobile DJ and watch the kiddos jump around the bounce houses. 

Dusk
You don’t want to miss a spectacular fireworks display at Ruger Park.

Trivia Time: America’s Most Iconic Symbols

Ever wonder why red, white, and blue were chosen as the colors of the American flag? Do you know how long it took Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?

Here’s some fun trivia that puts the spotlight on the most iconic symbols of the American spirit. 

The American Flag

Did you know that each color on the American flag has a meaning?

• Red symbolizes valor and bravery
• White symbolizes purity and innocence
• Blue symbolizes justice, perseverance, and vigilance

Or that the last star added to the American flag was on July 4, 1960 when Hawaii was officially declared a state?

The National Anthem

The “Star Spangled Banner” actually began as a poem called “Defence of Fort M’Henry.”

Written by poet Francis Scott Key, his inspiration was piqued after seeing soldiers raise a large American flag at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland to celebrate their victory over British forces during the War of 1812. 

The Declaration of Independence

This famous proclamation announced that the American colonies were officially separating from British rule. Thomas Jefferson, who is credited as the principal author, got the document drafted in just 17 days. 

The Bald Eagle

Not all of our founding fathers were enamored with the idea of designating the bald eagle as the Great Seal of the United States.

Apparently, Benjamin Franklin was less than impressed with this iconic symbol of freedom, strength, and courage. In a letter to his daughter, he argued that the eagle was a bird of “bad moral character” thanks to its habit of scavenging.

So, which bird represented his number one pick? The Wild Turkey. A far more respectable native bird, in his humble opinion.