Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

The SaPaDaPaSo Parade returned to Cedar Rapids for St. Patrick's Day yesterday, drawing large crowds to celebrate local traditions.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Red Flag Warning — strong winds and low humidity may help fires spread quickly today.

The Indian Creek Nature Center has introduced an all-terrain wheelchair to help people with mobility challenges explore its trails.

The chairs, funded by an accessibility campaign launched last April, can be reserved by phone & are available daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Iowa WARN reported that Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids will lay off 160 workers by April 14 as part of a global cost-cutting effort.

The company confirmed the layoffs on Thursday and is also reducing jobs in Rockford.

GasBuddy's survey of 2,036 stations found Iowa gas prices dropped over 6 cents to an average of $2.87 on Monday—with the lowest price at $2.44, the highest at $4.11, and diesel averaging $3.56 per gallon.

Eastern Iowa restaurants are finalists for the Iowa’s Best Burger Contest after more than 6,000 people voted.

An anonymous panel of judges will visit the ten nominated restaurants and the winner will be announced May 1 during Beef Month—one finalist is Salsa Guy Café in Cedar Rapids.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

This comedy tour features educators bringing relatable humor derived from classroom experiences, catering especially to teachers and education professionals.

Carly Pearce Concert

Carly Pearce will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, offering an evening of country music.

Spring Renewal Sound Meditation

3-4:15 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga | $30 | Experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing sounds of meditation instruments.

Culinary Class: Let's Get Saucy 2.0!

6-8 p.m. | NewBo City Market | Ticket required | Enhance your pasta game with 4 new delicious sauces in this interactive culinary class.

St. Patrick Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry

5-7:30 p.m. — St. Patrick Catholic Church — $6 – $19 — Enjoy a festive fish fry with dine-in and drive-thru options during Lent.

Yesandia Spring Showcase

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — $16.88 — Enjoy an area-wide improv showcase featuring talented Eastern Iowa high school students.

Virtual Tour of Best Senior Living

9 AM - 7 PM | Cottage Grove Place | Free entry | Explore the top-rated senior living communities and their incredible meal offerings and engaging activities.

Champions of Magic

7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Unspecified cost — Experience spectacular illusions and mind-blowing magic straight from London's West End.

Whose Live Anyway

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an improv comedy show that has delighted audiences since 1999.

Smells Like Nirvana Tribute Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the ultimate Nirvana tribute band featuring classics and rare b-sides.