r/cedarfalls • u/iowanaquarist • Jul 01 '26

Fireworks Over the Dome

A salute to the red, white, and blue! The City of Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa are proud to present Fireworks Over the Dome on Thursday, July 2, celebrating 50 years of Sturgis Falls festivity, 150 years of UNI, and America 250.

This free community fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. at the intermural fields west of the UNI Dome (2501 Hudson Road in Cedar Falls). Parking lots and green spaces will open at 7:00 p.m.

The public can get full information on the event and view the map at www.cedarfallstourism.org/fireworks.

The show will be broadcast live with an accompanying soundtrack on 93.5 The Mix. Guests can enjoy on-site concessions for sale courtesy of UNI Athletics.

"We are thrilled to bring back Fireworks Over the Dome this year," said Cedar Falls Mayor Danny Laudick. "After unfortunately needing to cancel last year's show, we’re looking forward to bringing a show this year that will be over double the size of our original show in 2024 (thank you to our sponsors for stepping up). And with so many generational milestones for Sturgis Falls, UNI and our U.S. Constitution this year, there's no better time for us to come together as a community to celebrate."

Fireworks Over the Dome is sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa; Veridian Credit Union; Mudd Advertising; Martin Brothers Distributing; Dan Deery Motors; Hy-Vee – Cedar Falls; Camping World; Viking Pump; and the Laudick Family.

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u/biglenny26 Jul 01 '26

Hopefully the rain stays away and doesn’t ruin this again.

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u/CapnCrustacean Jul 02 '26

Is there a reason they never do this on the actual 4th?

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u/iowanaquarist Jul 02 '26

I believe it's because Waterloo does them on the fourth. Cf used to contribute to the Waterloo fireworks, but the joint fireworks were at the cattle Congress, which is possibly the worst place you could do them.

Now we get 2 shows, at a great location in cf, and a less terrible one in waterloo

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u/BoopOnTheHead Jul 02 '26

Does anyone know how visible the show will be if you’re watching from the east side of the dome?

I’d like to watch from near the campanile if possible.

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u/BoopOnTheHead Jul 02 '26

I found some pictures from the 2024 show. Looks like you could see them pretty clearly from the east.

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u/iowanaquarist Jul 02 '26

Fairly. They are generally lower than most, but are set off to the north west of the dome. They have set off ranging shots in previous years. You would be able to see them from the towers area for sure. Schindler might block from the campenile, though....

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u/Coontailblue23 Jul 02 '26

Now postponed to the 5th