Where to See Fireworks | In & Around Cedar Rapids in 2025

Fireworks are quintessential to ring in America’s birthday celebration! You have bought your family red, white and blue outfits, sparklers are ready to light up the evening, the grill is ready to go with a side of watermelon, of course. Now time for the finale!

Here are some fireworks shows in our area.

🎆 Eastern Iowa Fireworks Celebrations (2025)

July 3, 2025

North Liberty – Fireworks in the Park

• Time: ~9:30 PM (at dusk)

• Location: Penn Meadows Park, 355 E Penn St., North Liberty

• Details: Free community event; bring blankets/chairs. No concessions on site; ADA parking available.
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Marion – Fireworks & Fireflies

• Time: ~9:45 PM (at dusk)

• Location: Klopfenstein Amphitheater, Lowe Park, Marion

• Details: Live music, family activities from late afternoon, followed by fireworks at dusk.
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July 4, 2025

Cedar Rapids – Celebration of Freedom

• Time: 9:30 PM

• Location: Downtown Cedar Rapids (near McGrath Amphitheatre)

• Details: Freedom Festival includes pancake breakfast, car show, live performances, vendors, and large fireworks display.
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Coralville – 4thFest

• Time: ~9:45 PM

• Location: S.T. Morrison Park, 1513 7th St., Coralville

• Details: Full-day celebration with 10 AM parade, carnival, entertainment, and fireworks at dusk.
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Central City – Linn County Fairgrounds

• Time: At dusk

• Location: Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City

• Details: Community fireworks show beginning at dusk.
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Independence – Celebrate Indee

• Time: 10:00 PM

• Location: Over the Wapsipinicon River, downtown Independence

• Details: Community festival with music, activities, and riverfront fireworks.
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Muscatine – Almost Fireworks Fest

• Time: ~9:20 PM

• Location: Muscatine riverfront

• Details: Day-long family fest with music, parade, and evening fireworks over the Mississippi.
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Cedar Rapids – Kernels Post‑Game Fireworks

• Time: Following first pitch at ~6:30 PM game, fireworks start around 9:30 PM

• Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids

• Details: Post‑game fireworks show after Kernels home games on both July 4 and July 5—family-friendly baseball fun.

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