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Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
会展服务
Cedar Rapids，Iowa 639 位关注者
Providing safe, affordable and fun annual events that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community.
关于我们
In 1984, Peter Teahen, with the support of the Cedar Rapids Metro Veteran's Council, coordinated the first "Celebration of Freedom" fireworks display on July 4th in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids on May's Island. Over time, interest in the celebration grew and more events were organized to become part of the patriotic festivities. Inundated with requests that required city services, the Cedar Rapids City Council suggested an organization be formed to oversee the Festival's operations. Thus, Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival was formed and incorporated in 1987. Initially, the organization's main function was to coordinate overall event planning and promotion. It established criteria for all event eligibility and acted as liaison between event sponsors and city departments. A representative from each event served on the Freedom Festival Council, chaired by our event coordinator. The Freedom Festival processed the "sanctioned event" (now called "affiliated events") applications for approval by the City Council and all city departments, and conducted a large marketing and public relations campaign. Festival staff continues to perform these functions for more than 80 separate and distinct events. From 1988 to 1995, the Festival organization produced only a handful of its own events, specifically Opening Ceremonies, the "Tribute to Heroes" Luncheon, and FestaFun (held in Greene Square Park). As public demand grew and attendance increased, the Festival began to produce more events in-house, securing corporate sponsorships for each. Events grew to include Classic Rock Concert Nights and Patriotic Pops Concert Night, Balloon Glow, Music and Food-on-the-Island and the grand finale "Celebration of Freedom" fireworks on July 4th.
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https://www.freedomfestival.com/
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 会展服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Cedar Rapids，Iowa
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1983
- 领域
- Community Service、Event Planning、Having Fun和Active Community Partner
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主要
获取路线
50 2nd Ave Bridge
US，Iowa，Cedar Rapids，52401
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival员工
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Janet Wilhelm
Executive Director at Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
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Ron Slagle
29 Year Law Enforcement Officer-Retired. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Medal of Valor recipient. Team Thought Leader for Honor-Respect.Com ????
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Liz Neff
Event Management/Virtual Assistant
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Kristy Staker
Marketing/Community Relations Coordinator at Cedar Rapids & Marion Hy-Vee Food Stores & Drugstores
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??Planning an event this summer? Want to get the word out? Become an Affiliated Event with the Freedom Festival!?? By signing up, you’ll gain visibility and marketing support while keeping full control of your event! Here's how we’ll help: ? Be featured in our official event guide ? Get listed on our Affiliated Events page ? Have a direct link to your website from our calendar ? Receive social media promotion (post the week of your event + announcement) ? Appear in our Gazette ad with all our affiliated events Plus, we’ll provide our 2025 Affiliated Event graphic to include in your marketing materials! ?? Freedom Festival boosts your event visibility – you do the planning, we do the promoting! Let’s collaborate! ?? Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/g9fNsPNT
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?? Only 24 Hours Left to Nominate Your Hero! ?? Time’s almost up! ? You’ve got just 24 hours to submit your nominations for the Tribute to Heroes program. Don’t miss your chance to honor someone who has shown incredible bravery, kindness, and service to our community! ?? Nominate Here: https://lnkd.in/dC7wFXmV ??? Deadline: Tomorrow at midnight! A special thank you to our sponsors: Atlantic Coca Cola Bottling Company, Eagle Point Solar, and Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Company! #TributeToHeroes #CedarRapidsFreedomFestival #NominateYourHero #CommunityHeroes #LastChance #DeadlineTomorrow #FreedomFestival2025 #CelebrateHeroes
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?? Medallion Hunt is BACK for 2025! ?? Get ready for the thrill of the hunt! The Freedom Festival’s Medallion Hunt is returning, and the hidden treasure could be YOURS this year! ?? The unique acrylic Medallion, featuring the festival's official design, will soon be waiting to be discovered somewhere in the Cedar Rapids Metro area. ?? Clue #1 drops on May 19th at 6 AM, with daily clues to follow! Solve them, track down the Medallion, and you could win a $500 Hy-Vee gift card! ?? ?? Important Tips: - No digging! The Medallion won’t be underground. - Avoid utility equipment! No digging near meters or electrical fixtures. - The Medallion is hidden on public land and must remain accessible. - Respect parks and rules—no damage to property required! - The Medallion will NOT be hidden until May 19th (start of hunt!) The race is on… are you ready to claim your prize? ??
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?? Only One Week Left to Nominate Your Hero! ?? Time is running out! ? Tribute to Heroes nominations close soon, and we don’t want you to miss the chance to recognize someone who’s made a real difference in our community. Whether they’re a first responder, volunteer, or anyone who’s shown incredible bravery and service, now’s the time to honor them! ???? ?? Nominate Here: https://lnkd.in/dC7wFXmV ??? Deadline: February 14, 2025 Let’s come together and celebrate the local heroes who make Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa a stronger, better place. ?? Huge thanks to our sponsors: Atlantic Coca Cola Bottling Company, Eagle Point Solar, and Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Company!
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?? ????'?? ????????! ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????? ???????? ???? ????????????, ?????? ??????, ????????! ?? Join us from 11 AM - 8 PM for a full day of amazing food, live music, and fun for the whole family! ?????? Come out and try some of the best local food trucks & vendors, jam out to live tunes all day long! And don’t miss the high-energy, fun-filled performance by Iowa National Guard’s 34th Army Band | 42 Romeo from 5 PM - 7 PM! ???? This ???????? event is the place to be! Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a celebration you won't forget! ?? ?? ???????? ???? ???? ?? ????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????—?????????? ??????! https://lnkd.in/gsHBb7N9 Thank you to our presenting FEASTival sponsor Veridian Credit Union as well as Hy-Vee and GreenState Credit Union for their support in bringing back a community favorite!
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We had the pleasure of speaking with the University of Iowa’s Event Management Certificate Program on Monday! We’re excited to collaborate with these talented students on a semester-long project and look forward to seeing their contributions to our festival. Thank you, University of Iowa Event Management Certificate! ??
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??? Get ready for a NEW kind of sky show, Cedar Rapids! We’re kicking off 2025 with the FIRST-EVER Drone Show in our area at Tuma Sports Complex! ?? Join us Thursday, June 26th for an unforgettable 20-minute light show featuring 400 drones that will transform the sky into a living canvas of vibrant visuals and stunning patterns. ???? ?? Live music from Birdchild?? ?? Food trucks?? ?? Kids' activities Thanks to Fantasy Drones and Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Collins Community Credit Union for making this magical experience possible! ?? Don’t forget to grab your Freedom Festival button at local Hy-Vees starting in May – this is one show you won’t want to miss! ??? See you at Tuma Sports Complex from 5 PM to 10 PM! Let’s light up the sky together. ??
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?? Nominate Your Hero Today! ?? This is your chance to honor someone who’s shown incredible bravery, selflessness, or service to our community—whether they’re a first responder, volunteer, or everyday hero. ?? ?? Nominate Now: https://lnkd.in/dC7wFXmV ??? Deadline: February 14, 2025 Three chosen heroes will be recognized at the Tribute to Heroes Breakfast on July 1st and serve as Parade Marshals on June 28th. Let’s celebrate those who make Eastern Iowa stronger! ?? Thanks to our sponsors: Atlantic Coca Cola Bottling Company, Eagle Point Solar, and Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.