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If you're looking for romantic💘events to take y

If you're looking for romantic💘events to take your partner to, we've got you covered! Here is a small selection of fun experiences you can share together, each taking place in the Downtown District:

🍺Big Grove Galentine’s High Tea: https://bit.ly/40UL62m
V-Day Ramen Dinner: https://bit.ly/40K3jQ8
💗Girl Dinner Galentine’s Day at LP Street Food: https://bit.ly/40Q3Dgy
🍕Guys and Galentine's Cider Pairing Dinner at Need Pizza: https://bit.ly/40Vj3zU
🎥Movies at the Paramount Theatre- Sleepless in Seattle: https://bit.ly/4hRJtJW

🔥Fireside Tavern🔥is open for business! Offer

🔥Fireside Tavern🔥is open for business! Offering an Italian twist on the traditional steakhouse, it has a wide variety of pastas and plates meant to be shared. Plus steaks, it's a steakhouse.

Give it a try today!📍It's located at 411 1st Street SE.

Cedar Rapids is no stranger to fine dining, but ho

Cedar Rapids is no stranger to fine dining, but how cool is this? Andy Schumacher of @cobblehillrestaurant has been nominated for a @beardfoundation Award! 🏅He is in contention for "Best Chef in the Midwest", and among nominees from from 7 other states, he is the only representative from Iowa. Send some love to the Cobble Hill team!

Making downtown shine, one sidewalk at a time! 🧼🚿 Thank you to the hardworking maintenance crew keeping our streets clean and welcoming for everyone.

For those of you who have been able to ride the Do

For those of you who have been able to ride the Downtown Trolley, we’d love to hear what you thought!

⬇️ Below is a short, eight-question survey to fill out at your convenience. Your input is invaluable, as we will use it to determine whether the trolley returns after the pilot program ends on 1/31/25.

Link: https://bit.ly/4hiAb9n

☀️Want the outdoor patio experience without be

☀️Want the outdoor patio experience without being exposed to the elements?☀️ @biggrovecr has you covered. Eat, drink, and luxuriate in the comfort of your own cozy outdoor igloo.

The Downtown District is proud to sponsor the furniture within the igloos, helping you kick your feet up in style!

Reserve yours today by visiting: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/1cc91cf9-daa2-4023-81ad-adfe11d4e921/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-01-15T09:30:00.000-06:00

Happy holidays, everyone! 💙🧡It's been a year

Happy holidays, everyone! 💙🧡It's been a year of tremendous progress in the Downtown district, and we can't wait to see what 2025 holds.

Please note, our offices will be closed from December 24 until January 2. We'll see you next year!

Braving the cold weather to keep our streets safe!

Braving the cold weather to keep our streets safe! ❄️👏 Huge thanks to Evan and Colin for salting the roads and ensuring downtown stays accessible for everyone. #winterwarriors

𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚🔔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚🔔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚🔔

You hear that? That’s the sound of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley coming your way! Presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, the trolley offers free and easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment venues throughout the frigid winter months.❄️The initiative aims to enhance connectivity for residents and visitors exploring the downtown district.

The two trolleys will operate from 5 to 11pm on Friday and Saturdays, arriving in 15 minute intervals. Beginning December 6, the pilot program will last through January 31. For more information, please visit: downtowncr.org/downtown-trolley/

𝘽𝙤𝙣 𝙫𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙜𝙚!

❄️Getting the Downtown District into the holid

❄️Getting the Downtown District into the holiday spirit!❄️ Our maintenance team has been hard at work hanging thousands of lights and other decorations to help the district shine. ✨ If you see them on the streets, let them know you appreciate their work!

Targeting completion in 2030, the 8th Ave Bridge p

Targeting completion in 2030, the 8th Ave Bridge project has received a substantial boost in funding. Dubbed the "𝘼𝙧𝙘 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚", this stunning structure will replace the existing bridge connecting Downtown to the western districts of Cedar Rapids. Earlier this year, a $56.4 million federal grant was awarded for its construction. This grant has since increased a further $6 million, or $62.4 million altogether.

The newly improved funding will accelerate the design process ahead of construction starting in 2027. The new bridge will be a full 15 feet higher above the Cedar River, allowing it to remain open should the city experience flood conditions. In short, it will add an attractive piece of architecture to the Downtown area while working to ensure the safety of its occupants.

👀Wow, Cedar Rapids- fall looks good on you!

👀Wow, Cedar Rapids- fall looks good on you!

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