Safety rules issued for Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
Cedar Rapids police outlined precautionary security measures for the Freedom Festival and Fourth of July. Closures include Second Avenue Bridge and First Street West near the bridge from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Saturday, with other bridges and streets limited through traffic. No hard-sided coolers on May’s Island or bridges. soft coolers allowed after searches. Fireworks timing, river and boat traffic restrictions, and designated handicap and festival parking areas were announced, along with a flyover by two F 16 jets around 10:30 a.m. Friday.
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Fireworks Take Top Honor at Freedom Festival Competition
The country show won the Freedom Festival Fireworks Competition held last Friday after the concert night at Kirkwood Community College.
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Freedom Festival Schedule for Cedar Rapids Events Today
Free and paid events across Cedar Rapids include the Museum of Art free morning and afternoon sessions 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Architecture walking tours at History Center 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. with reservations. Other activities include watershow at Ellis Park, hop event at Clarion, golf tournament at Twin Pines, and free bus rides for button wearers. Updated festival info via CITYLINE or Gazette Online.
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Fireworks show prompts Ellis Boulevard closure in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police will close Ellis Boulevard NW from Ellis Lane to 18th Street NW around 5 30 p m for Cedar Boat Club fireworks. The Ellis Park road and Boat Ramp close at 8 30 p m or earlier if lots fill. Parking and traffic will be directed near Ellis Pool and Mohawk Park Ramp remains open with permits.
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Holiday government offices and services closed for Fourth
All government offices and public libraries shut Friday for the Fourth of July. Parking meters not enforced in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City, city buses halted, and mail delivery limited to express. Cedar Rapids trash delayed to Saturday, Iowa City to Monday. Ushers Ferry Village closed until 1 p.m. DOT license stations closed Friday and Saturday.
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Gazette Announces Engagement and Wedding Information Help
The Gazette invites readers to obtain engagement and wedding write up forms and details by calling 368-8873 or 1-800-397-8212 for assistance.
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Fire Department Offers Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Tips
Cedar Rapids Fire Department urges fireworks safety for Independence Day. Tips include adult supervision for sparklers snakes and caps water on hand proper disposal of hot items in non combustive container no DIY fireworks and note that possession of fireworks beyond those listed is illegal and subject to seizure by city officials.
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