Dark Sky Foundation Inc

Please join us for a celebration on July 7, 2023 - the party starts at 7:00 PM with fireworks at dusk (around 9:30). Come listen to the NOLA Jazz Band from Des Moines, enjoy a free meal and fireworks as we support veterans in Central Iowa.

As we celebrate the Fourth with family, friends and fireworks this year, we want to remember the people who made it possible. This years fireworks show benefits Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down (HVS). HVS is a local charity for veterans who have fallen on rough times. Every year HVS holds an event in downtown Des Moines where veterans can obtain just about any assistance needed - from food and clothing to medical and legal assistance. This Fourth, we hope to give a little back in return to the men and women who have given so much to our country by providing meals at the Stand Down event in September. You can see more of what they do at https://www.desmoineshvs.com

Thanks in advance for contributing to this cause. Your support means so much to our veterans.

We are raising funds to support homeless veterans in central Iowa. We are partnered with Stand Down Des Moines, and we will have a fundraiser on June 28 with the NOLA Jazz Band, a free barbecue dinner, and a fireworks show.

Our 6th Blastoff will start at 6:30 PM on Saturday, June 28. Over the past years, we have raised more than $8,000 to support homeless veterans in Central Iowa. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening—starting with the great music of NOLA Jazz Band and finishing with a fireworks show at dusk that will fill the sky to honor our veterans.