The MedQuarter and Downtown District have ‘thrown the switch’ on this year’s holiday lights and displays for the 2022/2023 holiday season, and added holiday banners along the ‘loop’. The MedQuarter parkway trees along 10th Street from A Avenue NE to 8th Avenue SE, as well as the trees along 1st Avenue east from 10th Street to 6th Street, have been adorned with thousands of holiday lights to connect with the Downtown’s trees. The ‘loop’ driving route takes you to Greene Square where the City of Cedar Rapids holiday tree is in place. New this year are holiday banners along the route adding to the festive feel.