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Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival - Fourth of July Schedule of Events and Fireworks

Details, schedule and other information for Freedom Fest and Fourth of July events in Cedar Rapids.

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Marion doesn't have a lot going on a Fourth of July, so check out the slate of events in Cedar Rapids as part of the Freedom Festival, including the highlight fireworks at 10 p.m.

From Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival website:

Thursday, July 04
8:00AM - 11:00AM Pancake Breakfast
8:00AM CVRA 5th Season Races
10:00AM - 4:00PM Grant Wood Memorial Window - Open House
1:00PM - 5:00PM Fourth of July Swim
4:00PM KidZone and Ferris Wheel
4:00PM - 10:00PM Concert on the 4th 
5:00PM Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
7:00PM - 8:00PM Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show
9:30PM Car Raffle Drawing
10:00PM 30th Anniversary Fireworks

More on Fireworks:

What

30th Anniversary Fireworks

When

Thursday, Jul 4, at 10:00pm

Where 

2nd and Third Avenue Bridges will offer best view for fireworks. 

Cost

FREE with a 2013 button! Buttons will be available at the gates.

Category

Music, Food, Fireworks, Family-Friendly, Alcoholic Beverages Available

Instructions

Parking is limited around the venue, so please be patient.

Parking:

Park Cedar Rapids will be providing $2 event parking on Thursday July 4th, 2013 in 1st Street Lot, GTC Ramp, 3rd Avenue Ramp, 5 Seasons  Ramp, and Lots 9,10, & 12. Handicap parking will be available in Siegal’s Lot for $2. 
Parking facility locations are available at www.parkcedarrapids.com. 

Parking facility rooftops will be available for firework viewing. No grilling, fireworks, or alcohol will be allowed in the facilities at any time. For additional questions call 319-365-7275.

Special Information:

Pets, sparklers, firecrackers and other types of fireworks are not allowed for safety reasons. 

Contact Information

319-365-8313
Josie@FreedomFestival.com

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