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July 2023 by Matthew Luke
The 4th on the bridge is always a blast however since all the music comes from the McGrath Amphitheater now it's just not the same...was better before including the BBQ roundup hasn't been the same...
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July 2023 by Google user
The 4th on the bridge is always a blast however since all the music comes from the McGrath Amphitheater now it's just not the same...was better before including the BBQ roundup hasn't been the same...
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June 2021 by Shannon Wedding
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued at 5:30pm and no communication from event planners via Facebook or email. Very disappointing a refund will not be issued for those who chose not to attend due to threatening weather. Not really a balloon glow when the balloons were never lit up. Sounds like another scam by the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. Be careful not to pre purchase tickets for the music portion of the BBQ Roundup because I'm sure a refund won't be issued for this event either if severe weather is in the area.
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July 2020 by Tagba Talibou
It was fantastic despite of cov19
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July 2020 by Linda Tuttrup
Awesome ! Picked up my $500 Hy-Vee gift card for finding the 2020 Medallion
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May 2020 by Bruce McLane
2020 fireworks should go on. Why not shoot them from Mt Trashmore or another high up location. so the entire city can see them from their yards? I'm afraid you are creating a huge problem with illegal fireworks it the city.
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September 2019 by Jeffrey River Niles
One of the best firework displays in Iowa. Great viewing areas around the river.
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July 2019 by David Barnhart
Nice festival although it should be free to get in.
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July 2019 by Laurie Kramer
Balloon Glow is amazing lighting up the night
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June 2019 by Carla Irene Snell
Went to the Picnic In The Park, party of the Freedom Festival events, and was greatly surprised at all of the fun stuff to be had! Music was playing, puppet show and magic show, food vendors... All of it was amazing!
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June 2019 by Gayle Coleman
Many low cost or free family friendly events and GREAT fireworks on July 4th!
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June 2019 by Brett Mccormick
Provide the community a number of family friendly events. Smart people operating the non-profit. They understand how to better the community.
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May 2019 by Tom Hopfensperger
It is good but getting to expensive for us to go to again
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September 2018 by Paul Myers
Love it!
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December 2017 by Sarika Bhakta
One of the most fun and fabulous multi-week festivals in the Midwest that all my family and friends enjoy leading up to the Fourth of July! It's amazing to see this high level caliber of festival in Iowa hosted by Freedom Festival, a non-profit (although many mistakenly think the festival is put on by the city). Balloon Glow and the Concert/Fireworks are my favorite events, but they are all amazing. See you all there to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Freedom Festival in 2018 - wow!!!
