Yankee Doodle Pops
Thu, July 2, 2009
8:30 pm
Thursday, July 2, 2009
FREE
Iowa State Capitol Grounds
6:30 Roxi Copland Band (as part of Metro Arts' Jazz in July)
8:30 Des Moines Symphony with Brad Little
Join us on the West Capitol Terrace for our 15th annual Independence holiday tradition, Yankee Doodle Pops! Joining the stage with our Orchestra will be Broadway star Brad Little of Phantom of the Opera fame. And of course, the concert will culminate with the area's premier fireworks display! Bring your picnic basket or enjoy food and beverages from some of our wonderful vendors!
MAKE A FOOD DONATION!
Anyone who brings at least two non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Bank of Iowa will receive a buy-one, get-one free coupon to use at any Symphony classical concert during the 2009-2010 season. Items can be dropped off on-site on Finkbine Street or on E. Walnut in the Public Safety Lot (Lot 21). Or if you're not able to attend the event, drop off your non-perishable food items at any Dahl's or Bank of the West locations June 22 - July 4. (Symphony coupons will only be given at the Yankee Doodle Pops event.)
Enjoy Yankee Doodle Pops in style at the Viewing Party
Presenting Sponsor: Bank of the West
Supporting Sponsors: Dahl's Foods , James M. Collier and BRAVO! Greater Des Moines
Media partner: KCCI TV-8 Radio partner: Lite 104.1
Please keep in mind that fireworks, sparklers, alcohol and smoking is not permitted on the State Grounds.
Parking is available on the streets and in state lots surrounding the Capitol. Lot 10 at the corner of E. 9th and Des Moines Streets is reserved specifically for attendees with ADA designation on their vehicles. The parking ramp on Penn and Grand is open to the public and parking is also available in downtown parking ramps.
For those who require a shorter walk to the concert site, a designated drop-off is available on the corner of Grand and Pennsylvania.