Traffic Alert for July 4th Weekend Events

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three major events will be taking place in the Iowa City and Coralville communities July 3 and July 4, that are expected to have an impact on parking and driving commutes to and from the following events:

• July 3-4: Savannah Bananas (Kinnick Stadium)
• July 3: Big & Rich Concert (Morrison Park, Coralville)
• July 3-5: Iowa City Jazz Festival (Downtown Iowa City)

The Savannah Bananas will be hosting a pair of sold-out events that start at 7 p.m. (CT) at Kinnick Stadium on July 3 and July 4. Parking lots open at noon each day. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Due to the Big & Rich concert in Coralville, fans attending the Savannah Bananas event the evening of July 3 are encouraged to exit the area via 1st Ave. in Coralville to avoid post-concert traffic from Big & Rich.

Those attending Big & Rich in Coralville are encouraged to access I-80 by driving west on Hwy 1 towards Coral Ridge Mall. 

Individuals should also be aware of the Iowa City Jazz Festival held downtown Iowa City, which starts at 5 p.m. on July 3 and 11 a.m. on July 4. Iowa City’s fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. on July 4.

Individuals not attending these events are encouraged to avoid these areas, if possible.