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Freedom Festival resumes with downtown fireworks this year
City and county health officials allow a return to downtown viewing on Second Avenue Bridge and McGrath Amphitheatre. Prime viewing starts 7 p.m. Free entry for ages 9 and up with a button. under 8 free. Fireworks broadcast on Z102.9 and KCRG TV 9.2. Activities include pancake breakfast, Cedar Rapids Car Show, Root Beer Festival, and more with media sponsors The Gazette and Z102.9. A Cedar Boat Club show is not returning. numerous regional displays listed with locations and times across July 3–4 and July 4.
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