4th of July Events & Fireworks Displays in Eastern Iowa

Just because the 4th of July falls on a Wednesday doesn't mean there won't be plenty to do! Here are some of the major events going on in the Corridor for the holiday:

• Pancake Breakfast
  • Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids
  • July 4th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • feat. Vintage Jammers
  • Breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children - get $1 off with your Freedom Fest button
• Freedom Festival Concert
  • McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
  • July 4th from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • feat. The Johnny Holm Band with opening act Airwaves
  • Free with your Freedom Fest button
• Freedom Festival Car Show
  • The 3rd Avenue Bridge in Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Free for spectators
  • Register your car HERE
• Kernels July 4th Military Heroes Night
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
  • July 4th at 5 p.m. - gates at 4 p.m.
  • vs. Wisconsin
  • The first 1,000 fans will receive a free set of military heroes baseball cards and a free pair of patriotic sunglasses
  • Patriotic Jersey Night
  • Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
  • Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
• Five Seasons Ski Team
  • Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids
  • July 4th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Get more details HERE
• Independence Day Celebration
  • Independence
  • July 4th with events beginning at 9 a.m.
  • Parade at 9 a.m.
  • Live music from Lonesome Road, The Pork Tornadoes, and Resurrection - A Journey Tribute
  • Fireworks at 10 p.m.
  • For a full schedule of events click HERE
• Ely 4th of July Parade
  • Ely
  • July 4th at 6 p.m.
  • Register for the parade or sign up to volunteer HERE
• Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty 2018
  • 1st Street in Mount Vernon
  • July 4th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Open-air antique show
• 4thFest
  • Coralville (Most events take place at S.T. Morrison Park)
  • July 4th with events beginning at 7 a.m.
  • Parade is at 10 a.m.
  • Food, vendors, games, face painting, live music, and more
  • Fireworks are at 9:45 p.m.
  • Get a full schedule of events HERE
• Monticello's 4th of July Celebration
  • Monticello Fairgrounds
  • July 4th
  • Firemen's Breakfast at the Berndes Center from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Marching Toward Success Parade at 11 a.m.
  • Fireworks at dusk