The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year to provide family-friendly and educational interactive booths, FREE family activities, and fun for all ages! This event takes place before, during and after the parade.

The Freedom Festival trackless train will be present, giving out FREE rides to children!

We have partnered with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy to provide FREE stage entertainment until 5pm. At that time, a button will be required for entry. 

12:05pm: Parade winners announced

Are you interested in hosting an activity station in 2020? REGISTER NOW! Booth space is free of charge with a kids activity.*

*All booth applications subject to approval

FREE FACE PAINT AND BALLOON ART!

Come and participate in this tenured event, featuring free crafts and activities, visit the photo booth for a FREE photo strip memory with your friends and family... the possibilities are endless!

By popular demand, the Jr. Firefighter Challenge is back!!! Thanks to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department for bringing this great addition to our event.  

Don't forget to grab your button for the Building Block Extravaganza going on inside Newbo Market. The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to highlight local companies and organizations to provide fun, educational activities for children.