- May 8 - 14, 2023
- Bayliss Park
Presented by: Centris Federal Credit Union
Monday, May 8th – Sunday, May 14
Celebrate CB is a week long celebration of the Council Bluffs community founded by the local school system dating back over 50 years. This annual event is a way for the community to get together and celebrate community pride.
The Celebrate CB committee joined forces with The 712 Initiative back in 2016. Since then we have been partnering to celebrate the community each year.
2023 CELEBRATE CB THEME
MAGICAL MOMENTS
2023 Schedule!
Monday, May 8 |
Tuesday, May 9 |
Wednesday, May 10 |
Thursday, May 11 |
Friday, May 12 |
Saturday, May 13 |
Sunday, May 14 |
– Mayor Walsh Proclamation at City Council Meeting
– Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes!
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– Clean Sweep (4:00pm -6:00pm) Meet at Bayliss Park at 4 – Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
– Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
-Carnival in Bayliss Park (5:00pm – 10:00pm) –Farmers Market Council Bluffs – South side (4:30pm – 7:30pm) – Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
-Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee Cookout (11:30am – 1:00pm)
-Carnival in Bayliss Park (5:00pm – 10:00pm) – Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
-Carnival in Bayliss Park (11:00am – 11:00pm)
-Parade at 10:30am-Kids Activities in Bayliss following the parade 12:00-3:00pm –Kanesville Symphony performance in Bayliss Park 1:00-3:00pm –Council Bluffs Kids Business Fair – Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
-Carnival in Bayliss Park (1:00pm – 7:00pm)
– Scavenger Hunt on the Iowa West Art App (May 6-13) 10 stops that will take you all around Council Bluffs. The more stops you make, the more chances you have to win prizes! |
Parade registration is closed for 2023
FREE Kids Activities in Bayliss Park on May 13th (~12:00pm – 3:00pm)
City Parks & Rec on the MoveBig Blue Blocks & Free play yard games |
YMCAObstacle Course with Healthy Snack |
Public Works & Fire Dept.Touch a Truck |
Pottawattamie County ParksAnimal Olympics |
PACEPuppet Painting |
CB Schools FoundationTemporary Tattoos, Rubber Duck in water ring toss, Large Jenga Game |
Palm Beach TanTattoos, Freeze Pops, and Stickers! |
Home DepotBuilding Kits |
Want to be a sponsor? Fill out the form below!
Become a Celebrate CB Sponsor
Thank You to our Radio Sponsors!
The Acres Venue | Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning | American PCS | Berkshire Hathaway-Gail Hunter | Bloom Works Floral | Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Edward Jones Investments-Stephen Urlaub | Express Employment | FAC Print and Promo | First Row Fitness | Iowa West Foundation | John Dresher Agency | Kanesville Kollectibles My Nurse Health Care | Rural 1st | Tandem Works | Riding Tandem Podcast | ThinkSpace IT | Trivium Life Services | Rick Guill Smith Davis Insurance | Next Home In The Bluffs Keith Jones – Edward Jones Finaicial Services | Jay Kathol – Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
NEW PARADE STAGING MAP AND ROUTE WILL BE POSTED MONDAY, MAY 8TH!
Parade Route |
Staging Map |
2023 Parade Line Up
1- Heartland Properties | 2 -Active Military | 3 – JROTC | 4 – CB Police Color Guard | 5 – American Legion Post 2 and Auxillary | 6 -CB Fire Department | 7 – Banner/City of CB | 8 – IWCC/Grand Marshalls | 9 – Shellberg Quarter Horses |
10 – The Acres | 11 – Texas Roadhouse | 12 – Boomer Radio | 13 – Centris Federal Credit Union | 14 -All Care Health Center | 15 – FOE #104 and Auxiliary | 16 – Abraham Lincoln | 17 – Abraham Lincoln Cheer | 17A – Abraham Lincoln Dance |
18 – Bluffs Country | 19 – Mosaic | 20 – Hansen House | 20A – Palm Beach Tan | 21 – Boys and Girls Club | 22 – Sanders ATA | 23 -22 Suicide Awarness Veterans | 24 – In Motion Gymnastics | |
25 – Kirn Middle School Marching Band | 26 – Big Brothers Big Sisters | 27 – WoodmenLife | 28 – CityLight Church | 29 – Junior Jacket Robotics | 30 – TJ Cheer | 31 – Wilson iLead | 32 – Wilson Middle School Marching Band | |
32A Jimmy John’s | 33 – CB Public Library | 34 – Girl Scouts | 35 – Next Home in the Bluffs
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36 – LC Cheer team | 36A – LC Bowling | 37 – CB YMCA | 38 – NISR Spyder Ryders | 39 – CHI Health |
39 A – TS Bank | 40 – Teamsters Local | 41 – Lewis Township Fire and Rescue | 42 – Jeff Pross | 43 – Pug Partners | 44 – Through Jen’s Lens | |||
45 – Arrow Towing | 46 – OSI Oakland | 47 – Midstates Bank | 48 – Doll Distributing | 49 – Lee Jenkins | 50 – Story Street Pantry | 51 – Elks Lodge | ||
52 – Cobalt Credit Union | 53 – Cobra Volleyball | 54 – AmeriServ International | 55 – Everystep Hospice | 56 – Active Stars | 57 – American National Bank | 58 – Pott County Democrats | 59 – Primrose Retirement | |
60 – BlackHills Energy | 61 – Madness Haunted House | 62 – Palfinger | 63 – CB Fooball Colts Org | 64 – Amelia Place | 65 – B&D Turf Cars | 66 – Cub Scout Pack 15 | 67 – CB Dance Center | 68 – CB York Rite |
69 – Derek Kinder-State Farm | 70 – The Hub | 71 – Family Inc. | 72 – New Beginnings Church of God | 73 – Miss Iowa Youth-Lola White | 73A – Cub Scout Pack 249 | 74 – Brandon Towing | 75 – Alter Metal Recycling |
Terms and Conditions:
Waiver: The Applicant hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify The 712 Initiative, and the City of Council Bluffs, their officers, directors, employees, and agents, and to defend against all claims brought on action filed for any and all claims, suits, actions, debts, damages, cost charges, and expenses, including court costs and attorney fees, and against all liability, losses and damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to property damage and personal injury, including death resulting at any time there from, arising from any act of negligence, either active or passive, of the Applicant or any person sponsored by or acting on his/her/its behalf, or of The 712 Initiative and the City of Council Bluffs, their officers, directors, employees and agents, arising out of any activities of the Applicant, or any person sponsored by or acting on his/her/its behalf, on any claim concerning the Celebrate CB! Parade, or any related Celebrate CB! activities or festivities, as authorized pursuant to this application.
Rules:
- Parade entry should be one of the following:
- Float: vehicle with a platform on which is mounted a display or exhibit that carries out the theme of the parade (max height of 18ft and length of two car sized vehicles)
- Performing club, band or drill team
- Antique or classic vehicle
- Walking groups are prohibited unless they accompany a float, wear a uniform, march in formation, or preform.
- Parade officials reserve the right to disqualify any non-conforming entry from participation at any time.
- Candy can be distributed via walkers on the side of floats.
- Helmets are required for any bicycles, skateboard, scooters, roller blades, etc.
- Absolutely no flyers or uncontained paper documents of any kind are allowed to be handed out at the parade. If parade officials see this happening, they have the right to restrict future participation in the parade and participants may be asked to leave.
Any questions about Celebrate CB can be sent to info@the712initiative.org
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