4th of July

I am so excited to do something more than hearing a couple fireworks shoot off in the far distance of my home this year for Fourth of July. Day dreaming of cook outs, fireworks, and everything that screams the 4th had me wondering what events are going on this year. Here is what I have found
 

1. 4thFest
   
   • When: July 3 – 4
     
   • Where: S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville
     
   • Highlights: 5k run/walk, food, free concert, parade, free family activities, fireworks
     
   • More info: https://www.coralville.org/310/4thFest​​
     
2. Bourbon & Blues 
   
   1. When: July 2-5
      
   2. Where: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Swisher, IA
      
   3. Highlights: Free music, expanded stages to downtown Swisher
      
   4. More info: https://cedarridgewhiskey.com/1687-2/
3. Iowa City Jazz fest
   
   1. When: July 2-3
      
   2. Where: Downtown Iowa City
      
   3. Highlights: Live jazz performances, food
      
   4. More info: https://summerofthearts.org/sota-events/iowa-city-jazz-festival/
4. Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
   
   1. When: June 14-July 4
      
   2. Where: Cedar Rapids
      
   3. Highlights: 70 events leading up to the largest fireworks show in Iowa.
      
   4. More info: https://www.freedomfestival.com/

 
If I missed any other events going on in the area please leave them in the comments!
 
Happy Fourth of July!