Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

Discover why the beloved Balloon Glow event in Cedar Rapids won't light up the sky this year. Safety concerns lead to cancellation by Freedom Festival organizers.

If you're a budding artist or designer, your work could be displayed proudly across the community during next summer's Freedom Festival.

A limited number of banners are available and will likely go VERY quickly.

After a year away, the Celebration of Freedom Fireworks will be back downtown for the largest display ever.

Iowa hot air balloon enthusiasts have at least one event to mark on their calendars this summer.

Freedom Festival's Project Poinsetta is back to brighten the lives of area veterans.

A tasty way to support CR Freedom Festival

There's still a Medallion Hunt this year, along with a drive-thru pancake breakfast and more.

Two different organizations will benefit.

The 3-time Super Bowl champion and Air Force Fighter Pilot will speak at an event honoring veterans.