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Join us at the McGrath Amphitheatre for our 19th summer of moonlight, movies, food and family fun under the stars in Downtown Cedar Rapids! Proudly sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. 

McGrath Amphitheatre

475 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Gates open at 7:00 PM  |  Kids' Activities begin at 7:00 PM | Movie begins at dusk (typically approx. 9:30 PM in June, 9:00 PM in July, and 8:30 PM in August)

Join CRBT for Movies on the Riverbank this summer!

Rated PG; 90 minutes; Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key

A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.

Movie poster thumbnail of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Saturday, June 15

Rated PG; 100 minutes; Cast: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen, Catherine O'Hara, Shila Ommi

Follows Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, earth- and air-residents live together.

Movie poster thumbnail of the movie Elemental
Elemental (2023)
Saturday, July 13

Rated PG; 90 minutes; Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Kenan Thompson, Walt Dohrn, Troye Sivan

Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.

Movie poster thumbnail of the movie Trolls Band Together
Trolls Band Together (2023)
Saturday, August 3

Additional Event Details:

  • The event is free and open to the public.
  • On-street parking is available.
  • Tiered, natural lawn seating is offered. People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets.
  • Onsite vendors: Moo Moo's Ice Cream, Boulevard Grill, and El Kahir Shriners (free popcorn courtesy of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust).
  • The following is a list of approved items attendees may bring into the McGrath Amphitheatre for the CRBT movie series only: Outside food and beverages, Soft-sided coolers only, Backpacks and purses (may be subject to search), Binoculars, Cameras, Blankets, Bagged lawn chairs/folding chairs
  • The following is a list of restricted items in the McGrath Amphitheatre: No hard-sided coolers, Animals (service animals are welcome), Weapons or illegal substances of any kind, Audio/video recording devices, Fireworks or any other pyrotechnic devices, Glass bottles, Laser pointers, Frisbees, Musical instruments, In-line or roller skates, Skateboards, Scooters, Bicycles

If the event is canceled due to weather, notification or updates will be posted on the CRBT Facebook page.

For more information, contact Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust at 319-862-2728. 

A big thank you to our Media Partner Z102.9.

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