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$3 offLimit $3 off with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per

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Donate to the FestivalDid you know that it takes over $400,000 to produce the Freedom Festival each year? Did you also know that the Freedom Festival is a 501c3 nonprofi t corporation that is paid for by button sales, corporate, and private contributions? Freedom Festival relies on you and our community. Go to freedomfestival.com, and click on “Get Involved” for complete details on how to become a Friend of the Festival.

The 2014 Freedom Festival button is your ticket to all things Freedom Festival. With a 2014 button you will have FREE admission to Freedom Festival produced events like Balloon Glow, DockDogs, Movies at the Ballpark, Lego Extravaganza and numerous 4th of July activities. You also receive discounts at all Freedom Festival affi liated events. If that wasn’t enough, you get money-saving coupons from our presenting sponsor HY-VEE worth $25! Did we mention that with each button you have a chance to win great prizes? Here are just a few:

Trip for two to Mexico compliments of

Pearl Necklace and Earrings

$100 Hy-Vee Gift Cards

4 – Kansas City Royals Tickets

Stop by any local or to buy your button. We are sure it will be the best $3 you spend this summer. Also, remember that any active, reserve, guard duty, or veterans can receive a button for Free at the Linn County Veteran Affairs offi ce or at the Freedom Festival offi ce with a military ID. A big Shout Out to for being the 2014 offi cial Button Outlet — Thank You for Your Support!

With Hy-Vee’s coupon book included in each

button envelope ($25 value) — the

button pays for itself!

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Executive Director

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Clean Up CRManaging the trash at events is a mammoth task and several volunteer teams will help again this year to Clean Up CR. The Festival’s Clean Up CR program, sponsored by Cargill, diverts a substantial amount of garbage from landfills and focuses on promoting recycling at our events.

Win–Win–Win Volunteer ProgramSponsored by Toyota Financial, this award winning program helps Freedom Festival recruit needed volunteers and, in return, thousands of dollars are donated to the volunteers’ charity of choice. It’s a win-win-win!

Safety First!The behind the scene logistics of putting on a festival are complicated and costly. Managing street closures, directional signage, safety, medical personnel, building security, and disaster plans are key to a successful and safe event. Freedom Festival is grateful for the sponsorship of MidAmerican Energy and ITC Midwest to underwrite this critical part of the festival.

Ride the city bus for freeA partnership between Freedom Festival and CR Transit makes it possible for the Freedom Festival button wearers to ride the bus free during the festival. So, grab your neighbor and some friends and ride the city bus to the events.

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angela JordanITC Midwest

I enjoy the pancake breakfast early morning on the 4th of July.

Kristy Staker Cedar Rapids and Marion Hy-Vee

It’s tough to pick just one, but I’m a fan of the 4th. I love the atmosphere downtown and of course, the fireworks!

Jonathan Cormier Toyota Financial Services

If I had to pick a favorite event, it would be the Balloon Glow because its a great scene with families sitting on the front lawn of Historic Brucemore, listening to live music as the balloons fill up and light up the night sky!

Josh StreetsUS Cellular

Our family enjoys the kid friendly activities like Imagination Square spending time having fun with family/friends.

Jody DonaldsonKirkwood Community College

My favorite Freedom Festival event is the fireworks. It is the grand finale, the best ending after two weeks of fabulous activities. I love the energy it brings to downtown, the array of people that come and the firework show itself is always spectacular.

Stephanie a. EdsonGE CapitalIt is very hard to choose one, so listed are a few of my favorites. The Balloon Glow, Freedom Parade, downtown on the 4th of July, and Tribute to Heroes. The entire festival is very impressive. It is wonderful to see all the people enjoy the events and how we come together as a community.

Lisa McMillen-Bose Prairie Ridge Estates

Tribute to Heroes Dinner — there are so many unsung heroes in the community working hard but don’t always get the credit and recognition. Their stories are always inspirational and heartwarming.

Lori arbuckleSam’s Club

I love the DockDogs event. I helped to get Sam’s Club to sponsor the first year in 2012. I work with rescues and shelters to foster dogs to get them a forever home and have a love for dogs.

Mark HixsonBusiness Solutions Group, Inc.

4th of July Celebration, what an awesome opportunity to bring the community together in a family friendly atmosphere while celebrating the freedom to do so!

Erika EllesCargill, Inc.

I cannot pick a favorite event — I LOVE THEM ALL!

Jessica fergesen Cedar Rapids Kernels

My favorite event is Movie Night at the Ballpark. It is great to see families enjoying a movie at Veterans Memorial Stadium under the night sky!

Robyn Rieckhoff Freedom Festival, Executive Director

As a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, I take pride in our community and am delighted we can bring families together at this series of great events — The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. Enjoy!

Liz NeffFreedom Festival, Events and Marketing Director

It is gratifying to observe how the festival has developed into a community tradition. Our nonprofit corporation provides the opportunity for residents, businesses, and public organizations to unite and celebrate our nation’s birthday.

BoaRD of DiRECtoRSWhat is your favorite Freedom Festival event?

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The Celebration of Freedom. I love the sense of community as thousands gather together to celebrate July 4th with fellowship, music, and fireworks.

ann Virden Merrill Lynch

My favorite Freedom Festival event is Balloon Glow. I love seeing the colorful balloons lit up on historic Brucemore lawn. It’s great to see thousands of people come out for the event and enjoy what Cedar Rapids has to offer.

Clinton BradyNorthwestern Mutual

I really enjoy the fireworks on the 4th…. It is a great atmosphere downtown with the music and all the people.

Laurel Day Cedar Rapids Community School District

My favorite event is Balloon Glow because it’s a time where families come together for good old fashion fun, a picnic on the grounds of beautiful Brucemore, great music, and the sound/color of the balloons as they light up the neighborhood!

Sarika BhaktaCedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Favorite Freedom Festival event is a tie between the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks and the exciting Balloon Glow.

Heather WilsonThe Eastern Iowa Airport

My favorite Freedom Festival event is the parade. I remember growing up in a smaller town that had HUGE parades. It was such a wonderful part of my childhood that I love continuing that tradition in Cedar Rapids. I love looking at the kid’s faces along the street light up. Parades truly create a sense of community in an immensely positive and tangible way.

internsBrooks Kehoe • University of Iowa

Kady Light • University of IowaDylan Youel • Coe College

mission StatementThe Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, Inc., a non-profit organization, celebrates the

quality of life in Eastern Iowa by providing safe, affordable, and fun annual events

that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community and family.

Sam JonesShuttleworth & Ingersoll

Balloon Glow. It is very cool to see 15,000 people listening to music, touring Brucemore, and generally having a great time.

Jason PaskerFarmers State Bank

The Balloon Glow is my favorite event because we have attended this event every year since our first child (Ava) was born. We really enjoy the live music and the atmosphere that comes with that!

Jonathan LamSchneider Electric

Freedom to Build — Lego Extravaganza: This event provides a great opportunity for kids to showcase their creative side and help cultivate team work and communication skills as they work to complete the challenge in a group. What a great event to engage the Eastern Iowa community through this safe and fun learning experience for kids and parents.

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2014 Schedule of Events

Saturday June 14Flag Day – Freedom Festival’s Flag Raising Ceremony9 AM - 9:30 AMDowntown CR • across from Vets MemorialCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE

Wednesday June 18Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMBowman Woods SchoolCity of Cedar Rapids • crmuniband.orgFREE

Thursday June 19Tribute to Heroes6 PM - 10 PMThe Hotel at KirkwoodCedar Rapids Freedom FestivalTickets available at freedomfestival.com

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

THE MIKADO7:30 PM - 10 PMBrucemore on the LawnCedar Rapids Opera Theatrecr-opera.org$20 / $1 off with buttonGreat America Leasing Corporation, Giacoletto Foundation, Alliant Energy, ACT Inc, and Margaret Haupt

Friday June 20DockDogs9 AM - 6 PMKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Freedom to Build: Lego Extravaganza10 AM - 6 PMNewBo City MarketCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Saturday June 21Run or Dye9 AM – 12 PMKirkwood Community CollegeRun or Dyerunordye.com$47/personCoupon code: RODFREEDOM for $5 off!

DockDogs9 AM - 6 PMKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Freedom to Build: Lego Extravaganza10 AM - 6 PMNewBo City MarketCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band10 AM - 11 AMDowntown Farmers MarketCity of Cedar Rapidscrmuniband.orgFREE

Irish District Music & Arts Festival4 PM - 10 PMShores BuildingIrish Districtirishdistrictfest.com

For tickets and details freedomfestival.com

Tribute to

Heroes

Thursday June 19Tribute to Heroes Dinner

Keynote Speaker Colonel Greg HapgoodDirector of Public Affairs

Iowa National Guard

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center6 PM

June 20 – 22LEGO

Freedom to BuildNewBo City Market

10 AM – 6 PM

Admission: FREE with

June 20 – 22Jump for Freedom

— DockDogsAquatic Dog Jumping

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9 AM – 6 PM

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CRBT Movies on the Riverbank7 PM - 11:30 PMMcGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids Bank & Trust • crbt.comFREE / Button wearers will receive an additional entry into raffl e

Hairball Concert8:45 PM - 10:45 PMHawkeye Downs SpeedwayCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.com$15 in Advance / $20 at the door

Sunday June 22Freedom to Build: Lego Extravaganza10 AM - 6 PMNewBo City MarketCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

DockDogs10 AM - 6 PMKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Hy-Vee World Record Cooking Demonstration 2 - 3 PMNewBo LawnCedar Rapids Freedom FestivalRegister at: freedomfestival.comFREE with buttonHy-Vee

Star Spangled Concert4 PM - 5 PMSt. Paul’s United Methodist ChurchRiver Valley Chapter of American Guild of OrganistsFREE / American fl ag with button

Downtown Cedar Rapids Bike Tour6 PM - 7:30 PMCarl and Mary Koehler History Centerhistorycenter.org$8-adult / $ 5-14 and under / $2 off with buttonHall Bicycle

His Hands Benefi t Concert6:30 PM - 9 PMMcGrath AmphitheaterHis Hands Free Medical Clinichishandsclinic.orgFREE

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMBever ParkCity of Cedar Rapids • crmuniband.orgFREE

Tuesday June 24May’s Island / Kingston Walking Tour1 PM - 2:30 PMCarl and Mary Koehler History Centerhistorycenter.org$8-adult / $5-14 and under$2 off with button

Balloon Glow6 PM - 10 PMBrucemore LawnCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

Wednesday June 25The Linn County Fair7 AM - 1 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.comFREE / $1 off any grandstand event with buttonPrint Express, CBS 2, Fox 28, Hunt Graphics Innovations, MediaCom, Linn News-Letter

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMTaft Middle SchoolCity of Cedar Rapidscrmuniband.orgFREE

Thursday June 26Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup11 AM - 10 PMMcGrath AmphitheatreVenuWorksMcGrathAmphitheatre.com$3 / Free gift with buttonUniversity of Iowa Credit Union

Cedar Rapids Downtown Walking Tour1 PM - 2:30 PMCarl and Mary Koehler History Centerhistorycenter.org$8-adult / $5-14 and under$2 off with button

Bike Night5 PM - 9 PMMcGrath Powersportsmcgrathpowersports.comFREE94.1 KRNA, 98.1 KHAK, Coors Light, Chrome Horse Saloon, Victory

All That Jazz6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCedar Rapids Public Library • crlibrary.orgFREEFriends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

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Tuesday June 24Balloon Glow

Brucemore • 6 – 10 PM

Admission: FREE with

Featuring Airwaves

Sunday June 22Hy-Vee World Record

Cooking DemonstrationNewBo Lawn • 2 – 3 PM

Admission: FREE with

Saturday June 21Music Night at Hawkeye Downs

Doors Open at 7:30 PMConcert at 8:45 PM

Featuring Hairball

$15 in Advance / $20 at the doorfreedomfestival.com

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Alien Ant Farm with Framing the Red7:30 PM - 9:30 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$10 in Advance / $15 on the day$1 off with buttonKRNA

Friday June 27Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 6 PMSmulekoff’s Home Store • smulekoffs.comFREE

Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup11 AM - 11 PMMcGrath AmphitheatreVenuWorksMcGrathAmphitheatre.com$3 / Free gift with buttonUniversity of Iowa Credit Union

Cedar Rapids Kernels – Halfway to Christmas Night5:30 PM - 10 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernelskernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Fairfax USA Days5:30 PM - 10:45 PMCity of FairfaxFairfax State Savings Bankthebankhere.comFREE

John Michael Montgomery with Reckless Abandon7:30 PM - 9:30 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$18 in Advance / $20 the day of event$1 off with buttonRaynor Door, Titan Machinery of Center Point, Crop Production Services, KISS Country & KMJM

Saturday June 28Fairfax USA Days7 AM - 12 AMCity of FairfaxFairfax State Savings Bankthebankhere.comFREEFairfax State Savings Bank

Imagination Square9 AM - 1 PMGreene Square ParkCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE

Freedom Festival Parade10 AM - 11 AMDowntown Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE

Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 6 PMSmulekoff’s Home Storesmulekoffs.comFREE

Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup11 AM - 11 PMMcGrath AmphitheatreVenuWorks McGrathAmphitheatre.com$3 / Free gift with buttonUniversity of Iowa Credit Union

Family Fun Day at the CRMA12 PM - 3 PMCedar Rapids Museum of Art • crma.orgFREE

Finding Freedom: A K9 Treat Hunt1 PM - 3:30 PMK9 Acres Off-Leash ParkK9COLA Citizens for Off-Leash Areask9cola.org$5 / $3 off with button

Rodeo1 PM - 3 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$10-adults / $5-kids / FREE-5 and under$1 off with buttonDarrah’s Towing & KHAK

Saturday June 28Freedom Festival Parade

Downtown Cedar Rapids • 10 AM

Admission: FREE with

GE Capital

Flag Retirement Ceremony1:30 PM - 2:30 PMGreene Square ParkCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE

Cedar Rapids Kernels – Twins Night featuring Rod Carew with Proctor & Gamble Fireworks5:30 PM - 10 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernelskernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Recycle in Style6 PM - 10 PMVeterans Memorial BuildingGoodwill of the Heartland & Cedar Rapids /Linn County Solid Waste Agencygoodwillheartland.org$10 / $3 off with button

ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull7 PM - 9 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$12-adults / $8-kids / FREE-5 and under$1 off with buttonLinn Co-op Oil Company & WMT AM

Saturday June 28Imagination Square

Free Hands-on Activities for Families

Greene Square Park • 9 AM – 1 PM

Admission: FREE with

Dress up like a pilot and tour the fi ghter plane!

Chuckwagon Races6 PM - 8 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$10-adults / $5-kids / FREE-5 and under$1 off with buttonPioneer Seeds & KMCH

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMEllis ParkCity of Cedar Rapidscrmuniband.orgFREE

Monday June 30Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 8 PMSmulekoff’s Home Store • smulekoffs.comFREE

Cedar Rapids Kernels Noon Game11 AM - 3 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernels • kernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Harness Races6 PM - 8 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$7-adults / $5-kids / FREE-5 and under$1 off with buttonLinn County State Bank & KDST

Tuesday July 1Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 6 PMSmulekoff’s Home Storesmulekoffs.comFREE

Movie Night at the Ball Park7 PM - 9 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Voices of Hope Patriotic Concert (re-broadcast on KMRY July 4 @ 4 PM)7 PM - 8:30 PMNew Covenant Bible Church • servethecity.orgFREE / drawing for 2 free concert cds with buttonServe the City

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

Wednesday July 2Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 6 PMSmulekoff’s Home Store • smulekoffs.comFREE

Something’s Bubblin’ at the Science Center3 PM - 6 PMScience Center • crsciencecenter.orgFREE with button

Voices of Hope Patriotic Concert (re-broadcast on KMRY July 4 @ 4 PM)7 PM - 8:30 PMNew Covenant Bible Church • servethecity.orgFREE / drawing for 2 free concert cds with buttonServe the City

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMGreene Square ParkCity of Cedar Rapids • crmuniband.orgFREE

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Saturday June 28 Flag Retirement CeremonyGreene Square Park • 1:30 PM

Admission: FREE with

Sunday June 29Fly In – Drive In Breakfast6 AM - 11:30 AMMarion AirportP&N Flight School and the Marion Airportfl y-iowa.com$1 off the price of Breakfast with buttonP&N Flight School

Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup11 AM - 6 PMMcGrath AmphitheatreVenuWorksMcGrathAmphitheatre.com$3 / Free gift with buttonUniversity of Iowa Credit Union

Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk12 PM - 5 PMSmulekoff’s Home Storesmulekoffs.comFREE

Impact Pro Wrestling1 PM - 3 PMLinn County Fair GroundsLinn County Fair Associationthelinncountyfair.com$5 general admission / FREE-5 and under$1 off with buttonJOC’s Gym & Fitness Center and KRNA

Cedar Rapids Kernels – Run the Bases Sunday & Bike to the Ballpark1 PM - 5 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernels • kernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Big Band Extravaganza4 PM - 6 PMThe Paramount TheatreCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button

Tuesday July 1Movie Night at the Ballpark

Wreck-It RalphVeterans Memorial Stadium

Open at 6 PM • Movie at 7 PM

Admission: FREE with

No Lawn Chairs Please

Sunday June 29Rod Pierson Big BandParamount Theatre • 4 PM

Admission: FREE with

4th of July Ferris Wheel

Tour the fi ghter jet!

KidZone

Friday July 42nd & 3rd Aveune Bridges

4 – 10 PM

Admission: FREE with

GE Capital

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Thursday July 3Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 8 PMSmulekoff’s Home Store • smulekoffs.comFREE

Blank Park Zoo: Hiss, Hoot, Squeak!10:30 AM • 11 AM • 1:30 PM (3 Shows)Cedar Rapids Public Library • crlibrary.orgFREE

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

Voices of Hope Patriotic Concert (re-broadcast on KMRY July 4 @ 4 PM)7 PM - 8:30 PMNew Covenant Bible Church • servethecity.orgFREEdrawing for 2 free concert cds with buttonServe the City

Friday July 4Fifth Season Race5 AM - 12 PMGreene Square ParkCorridor Running, Inc. • fi fthseasonrace.comFREEHealth Solutions LLC

Pancake Breakfast8 AM - 11 AM1st Street SE & 2nd Avenue Downtown Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.com$6-adults / $3-kids / $1 off with button

Smulekoff’s Chalk on the Walk10 AM - 6 PMSmulekoff’s Home Store • smulekoffs.comFREE

Friday July 4Pancake Breakfast

1st Street SE & 2nd AvenueDowntown Cedar Rapids • 8 – 11 AM

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Fourth of July Swim1 PM - 5 PMBever, Ellis, Jones, Noelridge, and Cherry Hill Pools and Aquatic CentersCity of Cedar Rapids – Parks & Recreationcrrec.org$4.50-$5 / $1 off with buttonAquatics Division

Cedar Rapids Kernels – Military Heroes Card Set Night and Fireworks4 PM - 10 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernels • kernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Celebration of Freedom – Fireworks at 9:45 PM4 PM - 10 PMDowntown Cedar Rapids2nd & 3rd Avenue BridgesCedar Rapids Freedom Festivalfreedomfestival.comFREE with button Motorcycle giveaway at 9:30 PM

Five Seasons Ski Team – Water Ski Show7 PM - 8 PMCedar River • Ellis ParkFive Seasons Ski Team • 5sst.comFREER&L Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Z102.9 and Cedar Rapids Photocopy

“Boots On The River” Featuring Jamie Lynn SpearsMcGrath AmphitheatreKHAKKHAK.comMcGrath Family of Dealerships

Saturday July 5Curious George: The Story that Almost Wasn’t12 PM - 5 PMCarl and Mary Koehler History Centerhistorycenter.org$20 family all admission passFree lunch or dinner with button

The Coors Light Summer Shootout and Music Festival1 PM - 8 PMHawkeye Downs SpeedwayMcGrath Powersports & 98.1 KHAKmcgrathpowersports.com$20Townsquare Media, ARCA Midwest Tour, Fleck Sales, Liz Girl Logistics

Cedar Rapids Kernels – Quilts to Honor Veterans & Fireworks5:30 PM - 10 PMVeterans Memorial StadiumCedar Rapids Kernelskernels.com$7-11 in Advance / $8-12 the day of event

Sunday July 6Cedar Rapids Municipal Band7:30 PM - 8:30 PMBever ParkCity of Cedar Rapidscrmuniband.orgFREE$6-adults / $3-kids / $1 off with button

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festival Partners

Marketing Management

Students

Veterans Memorial Commission

Win-Win-Win Volunteer Program Sponsor

Clean Up CR SponsorAirplane Sponsor

GE Capital

Media Sponsors

Big Band Extravaganza Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Festival Host

Fireworks Sponsor

Post 298

Balloon Glow Sponsors

Public Safety Sponsors

festival SponsorsThank You to Our Sponsors!

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Lego Freedom to BuildNewBo 10AM – 6PM

DockDogs Kirkwood

9AM – 6PM

Lego Freedom to BuildNewBo 10AM – 6PM

DockDogs

Kirkwood 9AM – 6PM

HairBall Concert Hawkeye Downs

8:45PMGates Open • 7:30PM

Freedom Festival Parade

Downtown • 10AM

Imagination SquareGreene Square Park

9AM – 1PM

Flag Retirement Ceremony

Greene Square Park 1:30PM

Tribute to Heroes Dinner

atThe Hotel Kirkwood

6PM

Balloon glow Brucemore

6-10PM

Lego Freedom to Build

NewBo • 10AM – 6PM

World’s RecordNewBo • 2PM

DockDogsKirkwood

9AM – 6PM

Big Band extravaganzaThe Paramount

4PM

Movie Night at the Ball Park

Veterans Memorial Stadium

6PM Gates Open 7PM Movie

Pancake Breakfast8 – 11AM

Fourth of July Festivities4 – 10PM

Fireworks9:45 PM

a great community partnership

*For list of all events see pages 5 – 10

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