For the sixth straight Memorial Day weekend Council Bluffs will host up to 50,000 people during the Loessfest celebration. Franki Valli will headline the event with a Saturday night concert at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park.
Here are a list of the events and what you need to know if you plan on attending.
* Friday, May 25: Disney Night featuring Choo Choo Soul with special guest Jeff and Paige. The free event begins at 6 p.m.
* Friday, May 25: Movie in the Park: The Incredibles – The free movie begins at 9 p.m.
* Saturday, May 26: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with special guest Heather Newman Band. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Please note: The park opens at 4 p.m. to save your spot on the Great Lawn.
* Sunday, May 27: Bike the Bluffs – The free ride starts at 11 a.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park.
* Sunday, May 27: The free Omaha Symphony Concert begins at 8 p.m. followed by the Fireworks for Freedom show set to music.
* Monday, May 28: Movie in the Park: Rocky Horror Picture Show – The free movie begins at 9 p.m.
* All Weekend: Floodplain: A Clear View of Life in the Big Muddy on exhibit in River’s Edge Pavilion.
Parking Information:
* Parking is available on both sides of the river for all events, including the parking lot just north of Harrah’s Casino and in Harrah’s parking garage. Omaha residents can park in the Gallup lot and walk over the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Due to construction there is very limited parking available and limited access to the park from River’s Edge Development area off Avenue B or N 41st Street, just east of the Great Lawn.
Food, Drinks, Coolers:
* Food and drinks will be available for purchase. A large outdoor “Food Court” will be at many events, offering a wide variety of concessions.
* Coolers are allowed in the park, but only consisting of food and soft drinks – no alcohol.
* Beer and wine will be available for sale in the park at most events. Coolers and large containers will be searched at the park’s entrance. If alcohol is found, you will be required to return it to your vehicle or it will be confiscated.
What you need to know:
* Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed. However, no tents, awnings or lawn chairs with shade awnings are allowed. Plastic sheets, tarps and other similar items do not qualify as blankets.
* Put down only the size and number of blankets you absolutely need. No stakes are allowed to hold down blankets.
* Consider staying in the park to save your spot.
* Please remove blankets and chairs directly after the concert. The park is lighted so picking up your site is easy.
* The City will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items in the park.
* No signs, banners or anything that sticks up in the air will be allowed. Please be mindful of others’ view of the stage.
* Well-behaved dogs on a short leash are permitted, but it is not recommended that you bring them.
For more information, please visit Loessfest.com.