SHELL ROCK -- Fourth of July festivities will kick off Wednesday in Shell Rock.

Food, live music, fireworks, a carnival and athletic tournaments are on the itinerary for this year's celebration, which runs through July 6.

Shell Rock's famed fireworks show, always held on July 4, can more than triple the town's population of 1,300, Mayor Larry Young said. Fireworks are slated to go off at 10 p.m. behind Shell Rock Elementary School.

"And people have kind of come to know exactly when they are going to be from year to year," Young said.

A beer tent will be part of festivities Wednesday through Saturday but the following Sunday is dedicated to families, Young said.

Festivities will make use of new tennis, sand volleyball and basketball courts at McCague Park. The City added the athletic facilities within the last year as part of the Parks Galore and a Whole Lot More project, Young said.

Ages 16 and up can pre-register for the free athletic tournaments on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at City Hall or from 9-11 a.m. July 5 and 6 at McCague Park. Or call (319) 885-6555.

Most Fourth of July activities will take place downtown or at McCague Park.

For a complete schedule, go online at www.shellrockiowa.org. Events are subject to change.

Here are some highlights:

Wednesday

5 p.m.-midnight, carnival.

6 p.m., Waverly and Shell Rock municipal band.

6:30 p.m., kiddie parade.

7 p.m., introduction of 2007 Shell Rock Royalty.

8-11 p.m., The Chocolate Crackers on main stage.

Thursday

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., McCague Park tournaments. Preregister at City Hall or call (319) 885-6555.

1 p.m.-midnight, carnival.

4-7 p.m., Joe Dennis performs at beer tent.

8 p.m.-midnight, WiLdCaRd at main stage.

Friday

8 a.m. to 2 p.m., flea market at Faith Lutheran Church.

10 a.m., parade.

After parade, COW Chip Bingo at empty lot next to Benny Gambaiani Public Library. Tickets available from Shell Rock Lions Club members for $5 a ticket.

1 p.m., kiddie pedal pull.

1 p.m.-midnight, carnival.

1-4 p.m., tours of Shell Rock Museum, 127 E. Adair St.

2 p.m., water ball event.

4 p.m., auto show and shine at Shell Rock Care Center. No car cruise.

8 p.m.-midnight, The Snowberries at main stage.

10 p.m., fireworks.

July 5

11:15 a.m., slow-pitch softball tournament at McCague Park.

8 a.m.-2 p.m., citywide garage sales. Maps online or at Kwik Star.

10 a.m., Levi's Ride on Shell Rock Bike Trail

10 a.m.-4 p.m., tours of Shell Rock Museum.

1 p.m.-midnight, carnival.

8 p.m.-midnight, Dee Jay and the Runaways on main stage.

July 6, Sunday in the Park

6 a.m., 5K run/walk.

9-10 a.m., flag burning ceremony

10 a.m., worship service in park

11:15 a.m., petting zoo.

1 p.m., sand volleyball and tennis singles tournaments.

1:30 p.m., tug-of-war.

2:45 p.m., basketball tournament.