AYP Family Fun Night, presented by Urban Air, is happening Friday, July 11th from 4-8pm at the AMP (715 W 1st Street) in Uptown Ankeny! You won't want to miss this fun-packed event. 

Your Ankeny Young Professionals have taken over Friday Family Fun Night and the Annual Kiddie Parade this year, and we're adding even more excitement to this awesome family event at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park (715 W 1st Street).

 

Entertainment Includes:

Free food from 5-6:30pm, while supplies last (goodwill donations accepted)
Sweet Swirls ice cream truck
Game Truck
Balloon Animals
Face Painting
Caricatures
Inflatable games
Dance Party with DJ Big Lare
Visits from some royal princesses
Pictures with your heroes
An appearance by your favorite blue dog
Cyclone fans' favorites: Cy & his cheer squad
AHS cheer team
Crafts with local businesses
Rides on the Uptown Express train ride
Kiddie Parade: Registration starts at 5:30, parade starts at 6:30.

And so much more!

 

All About the Kiddie Parade, presented by St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School:

What: Ankeny Kiddos can dress up in a costume that aligns with this year's theme, birthday bash! There are three categories: Walkers, Bikes & Scooters, and Floats (wagons, for instance). Judges will award 1st through 3rd places in each category.

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Where: The Kiddie Parade will begin at the AMP this year, walk a few blocks, and end in the Ankeny First United Methodist Church parking lot.

When: Friday, July 11th. Registration opens at 5:30, judging begins at 6, and the parade starts at 6:30.

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Theme: Birthday Bash!

 

Timeline:
Registration opens: 5:30
Judging begins: 6:00
Parade Starts: 6:30

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We can't wait to celebrate Ankeny with you all at AYP Friday Family Fun Night!