Fire & Ice 2009 Schedule of Events

Saturday, December 05, 2009 - Saturday, December 05, 2009

The Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Freedom Festival have finalized the 2009 Fire & Ice schedule of events. Join us for traditional and exciting new ways to kick of the holiday season on Saturday December 5!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 5:

-ALL DAY: Downtown businesses are encouraged to decorate their store front window and participate in voting for best display! Holiday patrons are encouraged to view the windows and vote online at downtowncr.org for their favorite small and large business display.

-2:30p.m. Afternoon Activities at Banker Trust Plaza (210 3rd Ave. SE) Take a free horst and carriage ride, see fire juggling, watch an artist sculpt ice into holiday masterpieces, and listen to live musical entertainment

-3p.m.-7p.m.: 5th Annual Chili Challenge (Armstrong Centre Food Court 222 3rd Ave. SE) Some healthy competition from local individuals and businesses with guest judges and great specials for patrons to enjoy! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids-includes chili, beverage and cookies
5p.m. S’mores & Popcorn (Guaranty Bank 302 3rd Avenue SE): Enjoy free treats along with live music!

-6:00 p.m.: Holiday DeLight Parade (Starting at 6th Street SE and 2nd Avenue This year's theme is Dashing Through Downtown! Enjoy the lighted parade and greet local businesses, organizations and neighbors. If parade is cancelled due to weather tune in to KMRY 1450AM radio.

-Post Parade: Santa and Friends Meet-and-Greet (Smulekoffs 1st Street SE) Families can meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, and reindeer post parade to share your holiday wish list

-Starting at 7p.m.: Ugly Holiday Sweater Party (Volume 329 2nd Avenue) Bust out your holiday best and be prepared to strut your holiday gear at 8 p.m. for a best of contest. Patrons have free admission with an optional $5 contest fee. No need to RSVP but feel free to pre-register at hooplanow.com. Must be 21 to attend. Hosted by ImpactCR and the Downtown District with sponsored support from Fleck, Hoopla and Z102.9

In addition to the Fire & Ice Festival events, New Bohemia & Czech Village will be hosting holiday activities on December 5 and beyond. Visit www.newbohemia.org/events for the full schedule.

Thanks to all our Fire & Ice Festival Sponsors including Guaranty Bank, US Bank, Heinz Quality Chef Foods, United Fire Group, Alliant Energy, Smulekoff’s, Fleck Sales, Volume and Duffy’s Collectible Cars. Thanks to Media Sponsors The Gazette, Hoopla, Mediacom, KMRY, Corridor Business Journal, Mix 96.5, KHAK, KDAT, 100.7 The Fox, KCRG-TV9 and Z102.9.

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