Everyone loves a comeback story. 2021 has given us one for the ages. If this past weekend felt extra special this year, there s a good reason: it was. Over the recent Fourth of July Weekend the McGrath Amphitheatre and Paramount Theatre, both venues are owned by the City of Cedar Rapids, hosted about 10,000 people during five events over a three-day period. The two venues are managed by VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids.
Big shows, huge crowds
It doesn t hurt that some big shows were on the docket. One even broke a record. The first show of the weekend was Fitz and the Tantrum on Friday, July 2nd at the McGrath Amphitheatre. They pulled in a crowd of over 1,000, which is actually a sell-out given this show was still sold during a time when it had to have socials distancing.
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LOGAN â The City of Logan wrapped up its 22nd year of the West Virginia Freedom Festival this past Sunday.
According to Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti, this year marked the second time in the festivalâs history the city held events on a Sunday, which city leaders decided to do since the Fourth of July holiday fell on that day.
There wasnât much this yearâs festival didnât offer over the five-day span. Carnival rides and attractions were provided by Gambill Amusements from Buckhannon, and Circus Incredible held shows on the Honaker Funeral Home lot.
In the front lot of the West Virginia State Building downtown, festivalgoers could participate in karaoke. Near McCormickâs, attendees could climb a rock wall or win a prize by doing a number of pullups within a certain amount of time. At the same location was the Great American Duck Race from Deming, New Mexico, racing live mallard ducks for prizes.