CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Freedom Festival has announced a new event for 2025: Patriotic Fest, set for Saturday, June 28, in the NewBo/Czech Village district. This free, family-friendly event promises a day filled with music, art, and community activities.
On Monday Brittany Barnhart, Executive Director and Emma Ridder, Marketing Assistant, joined Iowa’s News Now this morning to preview all of the 2025 Freedom Festival.
The festivities will begin at Robbins Lake with the Cardboard Boat Regatta, where participants will race handcrafted boats. The event then moves to the NewBo area, featuring IMAGINATION! Square, presented by Lil Drug Store in partnership with Tanager Place. This interactive experience will offer hands-on activities, face painting, trackless train rides, and giveaways…