Des Moines Symphony

Date: Fri Jul 1, 2011
Where: Iowa State Capitol Grounds 
Cost: Free
Time: 8:30 p.m. Des Moines Symphony concert, with a pre-performance at 6:30 p.m. by Orquesta Alto Maiz (The Salsa Band), as part of Metro Arts' Jazz in July series.

Join the Des Moines Symphony on the Iowa State Capitol Grounds for our 17th annual free patriotic concert! The Orchestra will perform patriotic favorites complete with the Central Iowa's premier fireworks finale. Joining the Orchestra is one of the opera world's most sought-after tenors, Eduardo Villa, who also sings in our Sep 17 & 18 Season Debut. 

With the support of our generous sponsors, the Des Moines Symphony's Yankee Doodle Pops -- both the thrilling concert and fireworks -- is a gift to you, the community. This year’s family-friendly concert has the theme “Strike Up the Band” and includes a tribute to the Iowa National Guard.

Enjoy the Yankee Doodle Pops in style at The Viewing Party
View photos of the 2010 Yankee Doodle Pops on Facebook and Flickr
Volunteer at the Yankee Doodle Pops

Make a food donataion, get a free Des Moines Symphony ticket:  
Anyone who brings at least two non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Bank of Iowa will receive a buy-one, get-one free coupon to use at any Symphony Masterworks concert during the 2011-2012 season. Items can be dropped off on-site on Finkbine Street. Or if you’re not able to attend the event, drop off your non-perishable food items at any Dahl’s or Bank of the West locations June 20 – July 4. (Symphony coupons will only be given at the Yankee Doodle Pops event.)

Yankee Doodle Pops Sponsors:

James M. Collier
 

Please keep in mind that fireworks, sparklers, alcohol and smoking are not permitted on the State Grounds. Parking is available on the streets and in state lots surrounding the Capitol. Lot 10 at the corner of E. 9th and Des Moines Streets is reserved specifically for attendees with ADA designation on their vehicles. The parking ramp on Penn and Grand is open to the public and parking is also available in downtown parking ramps. For those who require a shorter walk to the concert site, a designated drop-off is available on the corner of Grand and Pennsylvania. To inquire about selling food or other items, please contact Nikki Syverson at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .