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New pay-by-phone app offered for Cedar Rapids parkers

ParkMobile joins Passport as preferred pay-by-phone vendors for Cedar Rapids parking https://parkcedarrapids.com/Parking/Parking-News/ArtMID/467/ArticleID/49/New-pay-by-phone-app-offered-for-Cedar-Rapids-parkers.

New pay-by-phone app offered for Cedar Rapids parkers CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The downtown Cedar Rapids parking system is proud to announce a new partnership with ParkMobile. ParkMobile will join our current provider, Passport Parking, as a preferred vendor for the pay-by-phone application available at all metered parking locations in downtown Cedar Rapid...

When using a mobile parking app to pay for parking in Cedar Rapids, please enter zone 5240 for all metered and numbered spaces. Too many people enter the space number as the zone and then are frustrated when they get a ticket. Always enter zone 5240 first, then your space/meter number.

For pay-by-plate locations, enter zone 5241 on the 3rd Avenue Bridge or zone 5244 for the Southside Ramp, the 3rd Avenue Ramp, Lot 44 or Lot 3.

The SaPaDaPaSo St.Patrick's Day Parade & Post Parade Awards Ceremony is back downtown tomorrow at 1 p.m. Setup will begin at 11 a.m. and tear down is scheduled for 3 p.m. Parking is prohibited on the following streets beginning at 9 am.
• 2nd Ave SE from 1st St to 6th St
• 3rd Ave SE from 1st St to 7th St (no parking beginning at 6 a.m. between 3rd St and the railroad tracks)
• 4th Ave SE from 5th St to 6th St
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd St SE from 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave
• 5th and 6th St SE from 2nd Ave to 5th Ave
Vehicles parked on these streets are subject to tickets and towing.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade returns again to Downtown Cedar Rapids, Saturday March 12, 2022. Join your friends from 1 PM to 2 PM for Family Fun.

Please note Parade route included on this post. Parking restrictions will go into affect at 9AM, Saturday, March 12th.

Parking will be sold, first-come-first-served, at the Fives Season's Parkade, Convention Center Parking Garage, 4th Avenue Garage, 3rd Avenue Garage, and the GTC Garage.

Come join the celebration!

The Event Department at Park Cedar Rapids is looking for a few Customer friendly people to be part of the Event Staff. It is a part-time position, mostly nights and weekends. Must be able to stand for extended times and be out in the weather. Service friendly is our focus. If you are looking for that extra source of income or just like meeting people, please contact us at 319-423-7054 or apply on Indeed, listed as the Event Ambassador position. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

We are happy to partner with ImOn Communications for today's random act of kindness by providing $2 off the cost of parking downtown. That'll cover at least 2 hours of parking for the first 500 people to enter coupon 4666725 at any pay station. Have a great day and we'll see you downtown. #ImOnKind

ImOn is partnering with Park Cedar Rapids for today's Random Act of Kindness! For today only, you can use the coupon code 4666725 to get $2 off your parking in downtown Cedar Rapids (street meters and parking ramps). That should cover up to 2 hours in most locations. There are only 500 coupon codes available so it will be on a first come first serve basis. #ImOnKind

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ImOn is partnering with Park Cedar Rapids for today's Random Act of Kindness! For today only, you can use the coupon code 4666725 to get $2 off your parking in downtown Cedar Rapids (street meters and parking ramps). That should cover up to 2 hours in most locations. There are only 500 coupon codes available so it will be on a first come first serve basis. #ImOnKind

New zones effective Monday, Feb. 14 for Passport Parking app:
5240 - Meters (Pay by Space)
5241 - 3rd Avenue Bridge (Pay by Plate)
5244 – Southside Ramp, 3rd Ave Parkade, Lot 44 and Lot 3 (Pay by Plate)

This is a change for the 3rd Ave Parkade, Lot 44 and Lot 3. All other locations remain the same. Please remember to enter the zone first, then your space or license plate, depending on location.

Park Cedar Rapids added a button to make it easier to use an app.

Park Cedar Rapids added a button to make it easier to use an app.

The staff at Park Cedar Rapids would like to wish everyone a safe and fruitful New Year.

So that our employees can spend time with their families, our Office will be closed on Friday, December 31 and will reopen on Monday, January 3 at 8 AM.

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Park Cedar Rapids updated their business hours.

Park Cedar Rapids updated their business hours.

The Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K returns downtown tomorrow. Cars parked in the highlighted areas of the attached route map will be ticketed and towed beginning at 6 a.m.

To be clear, parking is prohibited from 6-11 a.m. on 5th St SE between 3rd and 4th Aves, 3rd Ave between 1st and 5th Streets, 1st St between 3rd and 4th Aves, 4th Ave between 1st and 3rd Streets, 3rd St between 4th and 5th Aves, 5th Ave between 2nd and 3rd Streets, and 2nd Street between 5th and 8th Aves.

Also note that the GTC Ramp will be closed with no entry or exiting from 8-11 a.m.

Have a happy, safe, and ticket-free Thanksgiving!

Hot Cider Hustle 5K is tomorrow morning. Vehicles parked downtown in the 500 or 600 blocks of 1st Street SE will be ticketed and towed beginning at 6 a.m. Don't let it be you.

Headed downtown this weekend? Have a good time, but please don't leave vehicles behind overnight in placarded areas. Ticketing and towing begins at 4 a.m. Saturday for the last Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market and again Sunday for the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer.

Following a slightly altered footprint than Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, parking is prohibited within the Market After Dark perimeter beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Vehicles parked on the street within the venue (see map) are subject to ticketing and towing for parking in a prohibited zone. Note also that the Third Avenue Ramp will be closed from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

During the event itself, street parking outside the market and at Park and Ride Lot 44 (150 Ninth Ave. SE) is free. Parking will also be available in nearby ramps for $5. Those who cannot safely drive home are encouraged to find alternate transportation and pick up their vehicles by 10 a.m. Sunday without penalty. Those using ride-shares like Uber, Lyft or taxis are encouraged to meet their rides near the corner of Second Avenue SE and Second Street SE.

The eve of another Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market brings another opportunity to avoid getting ticketed and towed. Please don't leave vehicles on streets marked with these bright orange placards overnight. Tickets and towing begins at 4 a.m.

Ticketing and towing begins at 4 a.m. tomorrow for the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. Please don't leave vehicles on the street within the placarded areas downtown overnight.

The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns tomorrow. You know the drill: don't leave your vehicle within the placarded areas downtown overnight and you won't get ticketed and towed beginning at 4 a.m.

Today is the day and there are still spots available for you to help ImpactLife address an URGENT NEED for more blood supply. Park CR Blood Drive donors enjoy these special incentives:
- One parking citation dismissal up to $25.
- Gift card voucher of your choosing or a long-sleeve quarter-zip pullover.
- Save lives right here in our community!
Sign up now: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/98900

With one week remaining before our Aug. 19 blood drive, there are spots available for you to help ImpactLife address an URGENT NEED for more blood supply. Type O and A+ donors are needed especially. Park CR Blood Drive donors enjoy these special incentives:
- One parking citation dismissal up to $25.
- Gift card voucher of your choosing or a long-sleeve quarter-zip pullover.
- Save lives right here in our community!
Sign up today: https://login.bloodcenter.org/.../drive_schedule/98900

After a three-week break, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns tomorrow. Please do not leave your vehicle within placarded areas downtown overnight. Ticketing and towing begins at 4 a.m.

In addition to the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market area, parts of 1st Street and 6th Avenue SE will be placarded for no parking tomorrow for a COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY by Bridge Under the Bridge. If you come downtown tonight, please do not leave your vehicle within placarded areas overnight. Ticketing and towing begins at 4 a.m. for the Farmers Market and 10 a.m. for the block party.

Happy Independence Day! Free parking is available at all Park CR locations for the Freedom Festival fireworks. Ramp rooftops will be open for viewing the Celebration of Freedom. Grills, fireworks, glass bottles/containers, bikes, scooters and skateboards are not permitted in the ramps.

Park Cedar Rapids will be closed for the holiday on Monday, July 5.

The Fifth Season Races 8k or 5k return downtown tomorrow! If you come downtown this evening, do not leave your vehicle adjacent to Greene Square Park on Third Avenue, 5th Street and Fourth Avenue. Park Cedar Rapids will be ticketing and towing vehicles beginning at 4 a.m. Sunday.

The second Farmers Market of the season is tomorrow! Please remember, if you come downtown this evening, do not leave your vehicle within the market parameters overnight. Attached is a copy of the market venue and barricade locations. Have a wonderful weekend!

The Freedom Festival is bringing a traditional parade back to Downtown Cedar Rapids this year! The parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m. with the route going down 2nd Avenue from 6th Street to 1st Street, and then up 3rd Avenue back to 5th Street.

Below is a map of the parade route and staging area. Please mind the no parking enforcement times, as we will be ticketing and towing vehicles in preparation for the parade at 7 a.m.

The Third Avenue Ramp will be closed for the parade with no entry or exiting from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is available for $2 in the Fourth Avenue and Convention Center ramps.

ImpactLife - Donor Portal

Our Citation Forgiveness Blood Drive is tomorrow! There are still openings for our blood drive between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 pm. Don't forget, all donors are eligible for citation dismissal up to $25!
Check availability and more information:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/97911

ImpactLife - Donor Portal

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market | Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

The first downtown Cedar Rapids Farmer's Market is just two days away! If you come downtown Friday night, please do not leave your vehicle within the market parameters overnight. Park Cedar Rapids will be ticketing and towing vehicles at 4 a.m. Saturday.

You can find the interactive market map, health and safety guidelines, and vendor information here:
https://www.cedarrapids.org/events/farmers-market

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market | Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance The Farmers' Market is one of the largest open-air markets in the Midwest offering fresh produce, baked goods and artisan gifts! The 8-market season averages 14,000 patrons per market and over 200 local Iowa vendors.

ImpactLife - Donor Portal

ImpactLife has an URGENT NEED for more blood supply. Why donate at our blood drive on June 22?
- One citation dismissal up to $25
- Gift card voucher of your choosing
- Save lives right here in our community
Sign up today: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/97911

ImpactLife - Donor Portal

Murals & More: the Cedar Rapids Mural Trail

BOOM! Last coat of clear sealant... almost complete! HUGE THANKS to Ruben Aguirre for his incredible work on this beast of a mural.

Also, we couldn't be more grateful to all our sponsors who help with the funding to bring this mural to life! ImOn Communications Cedar Rapids Downtown District Park Cedar Rapids Dash Coffee Roasters Klinger Paint Company and sooooo many others!

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government

Collection of non-tree storm debris begins this week. Place debris at the curb, keeping piles of tree debris separate from other debris.

N O T E S :

• Please keep debris piles out of the street/sidewalk.

• To help crews work quickly, debris collection is ONLY for items damaged in the storm.

• Crews will focus on areas that have already had a first round of tree debris removal. Do not expect crews on your regular garbage collection day. Trucks will come through more than one time to ensure everything is collected.

• Collection is NOT for bulky items/appliances not damaged in the storm.

• Acceptable items include damaged sheds/play buildings/patio furniture, fencing/siding, roofing/shingles, glass/windows/doors, insulation/drywall, eve troughs/soffit/fascia, items with water damage…Find more examples here: https://tinyurl.com/y2dusdec

• Damaged grills will be accepted, but propane tanks (and other hazardous materials, like rechargeable batteries, sharps, paint thinners, etc.) cannot be taken.

Find updates here: https://tinyurl.com/y2dusdec

The Naturalization Ceremony was moved to South Side Ramp Friday due to damage at the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids. We're happy to be a part of these accommodations. It's nice to have an uplifting story through the chaos of the last few weeks!