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Celebrate the 4th Of July in Cedar Rapids

Celebrate Fourth of July 2023 in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids will be rockin' this July 4th! See the full Freedom Festival calendar here.

Friday, June 30, 2023

Rock the Block at NewBo City Market is featuring Betty Calling.

Linn County Fair - June 28 through July 2nd. Enjoy entertainment and educational activities all weekend long! 

Cedar Ridge Red, White and Bourbon Music Fest - June 30 through July 2. The Distillery will host free, live music all weekend long with amazing cocktail specials and much much more.

Rock of Ages at TCR June 30, July 1 and July 2. 

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Music at the Museum at National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library

Cedar Ridge Red, White and Bourbon Music Fest - June 30 through July 2. The Distillery will host free, live music all weekend long with amazing cocktail specials and much much more.

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

Farmers at the Market at NewBo City Market

Ushers Ferry 50th Birthday Bash at Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Rock of Ages at TCR June 30, July 1 and July 2. 

Linn County Fair - June 28 through July 2nd. Enjoy entertainment and educational activities all weekend long! 

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Cedar Ridge Red, White and Bourbon Music Fest - June 30 through July 2. The Distillery will host free, live music all weekend long with amazing cocktail specials and much much more.

Rock of Ages at TCR June 30, July 1 and July 2. 

Linn County Fair - June 28 through July 2nd. Enjoy entertainment and educational activities all weekend long! 

Monday, July 3, 2023

Fireworks & Fireflies at Lowe Park. The fun begins at 6 p.m. leading up to the fireworks at dusk. Music by Kick begins at 7 p.m.

Five Seasons Ski Team at Ellis Park

The Revivalists & The Head and the Heart at McGrath Amphitheatre

Tuesday July 4, 2023

Freedom Festival Events:

Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am at ImOn Ice

Freedom Festival Classic Car Show 8am-Noon at lower Kingston Parking lot

4th of July Concert featring Vibe at McGrath Amphitheatre

Celebration of Freedom Fireworks at McGrath Amphitheatre

Additional July 4th Events:

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits - Players will be wearing special Patriotic Jerseys presented by SK Life Sciences that will be auctioned off to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation Iowa. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show!

2023 Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty in Mount Vernon

Five Seasons Ski Team at Ellis Park

Cedar Rapids park sculpture

(photo: @lizzabel)

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