Happening Now
11:30AM-2:00PM (after the Celebrate CB Parade)
- May 5 - 11, 2025
- Bayliss Park
CELEBRATE CB 2025: CB ERAS
Join us for a journey through time as we celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of Council Bluffs! The 2025 Celebrate CB theme, “CB Eras,” invites you to embrace and showcase your favorite era. From the iconic moments of the past to the exciting developments of today, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The weeklong festivities feature a variety of activities to participate in, all designed to highlight the unique spirit of our community. Whether you’re reliving memories or making new ones, come out and celebrate the timeless charm of Council Bluffs with us!
PANCAKES IN THE PARK
Start your Celebrate CB 2025 Parade Day with a delicious stack of pancakes and a side of community spirit! Join us for a morning of good food, great company, and hometown pride as we fuel up for an unforgettable day of celebration.
BELONGING IN THE BLUFFS BRACELET MAKING POP-UP
11:30AM-2:00PM (after the Celebrate CB Parade)
Baylis Park – East Quadrant at the 712 Initiative Tent
With the Celebrate CB theme, CB Eras, we invite you to connect across generations through the timeless tradition of friendship bracelet making! Our Belonging in the Bluffs Bracelet Pop-Ups provide materials for all ages and abilities, making it easy to create a bracelet that represents your favorite era or a lasting bond with friends and neighbors. This activity is a fun way to celebrate community, creativity, and belonging in Council Bluffs!
This free community experience is made possible thanks to generous support from the Iowa West Foundation.
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UP RAILROAD MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
11:00AM-2:00PM
Make-your-own ice cream station and a Morse Code bracelet station on the front lawn (corner by Willow, across from Bayliss). Inside the museum, participants can explore the Eras of Railroading with a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and experience modern railroading technology with UP‘s Tech Team.
FREE ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
RECREATION ON THE MOVE • COUNCIL BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY • COUNCIL BLUFFS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
PACE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT • HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE PEER CENTER ART PROJECT • MAGICIAN JOE COLE • FACE PAINTERS • SKATEFEST • FOOD TRUCKS • SIDEWALK CHALK
CB ERAS SCAVENGER HUNT
Embark on a journey through time with the Council Bluffs “Eras” Scavenger Hunt! Explore the city’s rich history at various stops, complete fun challenges, and learn fascinating facts along the way. Visit locations in any order and participate throughout the week to win prizes!
START YOUR JOURNEY. THE SCAVENGER HUNT STOPS ARE POSTED HERE!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
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PARADE SOUND SPONSOR
ACTIVITY SPONSOR
PARADE PARTNERS
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SCAVENGER HUNT PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
PARADE 2024 PICTURES
PARADE ROUTE
| LINEUP NUMBER | Entry Name |
| 1 | Heartland Properties- hand out flags |
| 2 | Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs |
| 3 | Council Bluffs Police Honor Guard |
| 4 | Knights of Columbus |
| 5 | Elks Lodge 531 |
| 6 | CBFD |
| 7 | Celebrate CB Banner |
| 8 | Grand Marshal |
| 9 | Primrose Retirement |
| 10 | Boomer Radio |
| 11 | City of Council Bluffs |
| 12 | City of Council Bluffs |
| 13 | City of Council Bluffs |
| 14 | WoodmenLife Chapter 6011- Council Bluffs |
| 15 | AllCare |
| 16 | Centris Federal Credit Union |
| 17 | First Interstate Bank |
| 18 | Pottawattamie County |
| 19 | Tibbz |
| 20 | Alter |
| 21 | Kirn Middle School Marching Lynx |
| 22 | First Student |
| 23 | US American Miss Iowa Pre-Teen and Teen |
| 24 | NEBRASKA-IOWA SPYDER RYDERS |
| 25 | Sail On and Fly High |
| 26 | Chanticleer Community Theater |
| 27 | Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy |
| 28 | Midstates Bank |
| 29 | Blend Council Bluffs |
| 30 | Wilson Middle School iLead |
| 31 | Wilson Middle School Band |
| 32 | Iowa Western Community College |
| 33 | Charles E. Lakin YMCA/YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| 34 | Cub Scout Pack 15 and 249, and Scouting America Troop 537 |
| 35 | Council Bluffs Boys & Girls Club |
| 36 | Our Saviors Lutheran Church |
| 37 | Bluffs Country 106.5 |
| 38 | Central Athletics Cheer & Tumbling |
| 39 | Girl Scouts Scouts of Greater Iowa Service Unit 406 |
| 40 | Council Bluffs Colts Youth Football Organization |
| 41 | Midland Credit Union |
| 42 | Together |
| 43 | Lewis Central Cheer Squad |
| 44 | Pottawattamie County Democrats |
| 45 | Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxillary 104 |
| 46 | Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 104 |
| 47 | Thomas Jefferson High School Cheer Team |
| 48 | Mosaic |
| 49 | CB Captains FC |
| 50 | CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs |
| 51 | Pottawattamie County Republican Party |
| 52 | AmeriServe International |
| 53 | Athletico |
| 54 | Kanesville Memorial Historic Site/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
| 55 | NextHome In The Bluffs |
| 56 | Madness Haunted House |
| 57 | The Hub |
| 58 | Broadway United Methodist Church |
| 59 | The Acres |
| 60 | Hansen House Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence |
| 61 | AL Dance Team |
| 62 | Palm Beach Tan |
| 63 | New Beginnings COGOP |
| 64 | Texas Roadhouse |
| 65 | TS Bank |
| 66 | Sanders ATA Martial Arts |
| 67 | Doll Distributing – Budweiser |
| 68 | Doll Distributing – Budweiser |
| 69 | Cobalt Federal Credit Union |
| 70 | Council Bluffs Dance Center |
| 71 | Aytime Tees |
| 72 | SERVEPRO Team Toft |
| 73 | Jimmy Johns |
| 74 | Hands of Heartland |
| 75 | Country House |
| 76 | Give Recovery |
| 77 | American National Bank |
| 78 | T-Mobile |
| 79 | Supercuts |
| 80 | Kennys Towing |
| 81 | The Foamery |
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