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Tree Lighting on December 2
The City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department will hold the official City tree lighting on Saturday, December 2 at Greene Square, 400 4th Avenue SE. This year’s tree is a 25 to 30 foot spruce donated by the Gingrich family who will light the tree at 5:30 p.m. following remarks by Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell. The tree lighting ceremony will be preceded by family activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the park. The event is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be available with refreshments for sale. Call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-286-5566, for more information.Date:11/27/2023

Leaf Collection Impacted by Snow Event
The recent snow impacted Cedar Rapids' loose leaf vacuum collection. SE and SW quadrant collection will begin later than anticipated this week.
Date:11/27/2023

Snow Emergency In Effect
A Snow Emergency is in effect until 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023.Date:11/26/2023