Parade Registration

What’s better than candy, friends, and music?

Nothing! So, you do not want to miss the 2023 Freedom Festival parade–returning to Downtown Cedar Rapids on June 24th!

A copy of the parade rules are available below.

REGISTER A PARADE ENTRY

Awards will be given for the following categories:
• Judges’ Choice
• Most Patriotic
• Originality / Best Use of Theme (MARCHING FORWARD TOGETHER)
• Best Performance / Use of Music
• The Leonard Pfeifer Award – Best Original Float

Parade winners will be announced at Greene Square immediately following the parade
(this is also where IMAGINATION! Square by Tanager Place will be held from 11 – 1 PM!)

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:
Presenting sponsor: Hy-Vee, Event sponsors: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Terry Durin Company, Lil’ Drug Store, Integrated Connection, and Media sponsors: KCRG, KHAK, and Mediacom!

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