Celebrate CB is a week-long tradition in Council Bluffs, where residents and alumni celebrate the pride of our great community. The 712 Initiative, Centris Federal Credit Union, and partners are pleased to announce this year's theme is "Magical Moments."
Monday, May 8
The festivities will kick off with a proclamation from Mayor Matt Walsh.
The week-long scavenger hunt on the Oto Cast - Iowa West Public Art app also kicks off on Monday! Download the Otocast App, funded by the Iowa West Foundation, to participate. The scavenger hunt will include 10 locations around Council Bluffs. The black squirrel icon will be posted on yard signs at these particular locations. Find them using the app to be entered into a drawing for various prizes! Find more information on the Celebrate CB Facebook page.
Tuesday, May 9
The Clean Sweep event runs from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a community-wide spring cleaning. Volunteers from across Council Bluffs get together to clean up; last year, the community collected 3,500 pounds of garbage. Refreshments will be given for volunteers. To volunteer, visit The 712 Initiative website.
Thursday, May 11
Shop at the Council Bluffs Farmers Market on the south side of Bayliss Park from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.! There will be both seasonal and weekly vendors to visit, wellness activities, and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Enjoy a fun evening at the carnival from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 12
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee will host the Agriculture Cookout! Tables and chairs will be in the southeast area of Bayliss Park.
Enjoy a fun evening at the carnival from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 13
Start the morning off with the highly-anticipated Celebrate CB Parade, starting at 10:30 a.m. After the parade concludes, head over to Bayliss Park for various free kids' activities!
- City Parks & Rec on the Move: Big blue blocks and free play yard games
- YMCA: Obstacle course with healthy snack options
- Public Works & Fire Department: Touch a Truck
- Pottawattamie County Parks: Animal olympics
- PACE: Puppet painting
- Mad Cow Paintball: Waterbread shooting
- CB Schools Foundation: Temporary tattoos, rubber duck in water ring toss, large Jenga game
- Home Depot: Building kits
The carnival will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 14
Enjoy the last day of Celebrate CB by visiting the carnival between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
For more information about Celebrate CB, please visit The 712 Initiative's website. Don't forget to share your Celebrate CB photos on Facebook and Instagram by tagging #UNleashCB!
