Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Freedom Festival Tribute to Heroes Breakfast at Veteran's Memorial Building

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festivals Tribute to Heroes is an annual event that embodies the spirit of gratitude and honor towards those in our community who have lived a life of service.  A “Hero” is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. This recognition extends to individuals who have made an impact in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas.

This year we will be recognizing these individuals at a breakfast on the morning of June 14th at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Building in Downtown Cedar Rapids. We will start the morning with a coffee hour beginning at 7 AM prior to breakfast and program to follow. New Horizons will be performing throughout the breakfast! This year’s Tribute to Heroes host is KCRG’s Jim Mertens!

Join us following the ceremony at 9am out in Plaza Park across the 2nd Avenue Bridge for the Flag Raising ceremony.

7 AM - doors open/coffee hour

8 AM - program begins/breakfast

9 AM - program ends (join us outside after for our Flag Raising Ceremony!)

Single Tickets: $35

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Freedom Festival Flag Raising Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Building

Embracing the spirit of past Freedom Festival celebrations, join us in front of the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum to relive a favorite event—raising the flags! Following our Tribute to Heroes Breakfast, join us outside Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum for our flag raising ceremony. At 9:00 AM, our Flag Raising Ceremony will begin with the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief address from our Board of Directors.