Photos: A marquee upgrade

The Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids is getting new, upgraded electronics in its marquee

Dec. 12, 2024 5:22 pm

David Walden works to replace the LED panels on the Paramount Theatre marquee in downtown Cedar Rapids on Thursday. The improvement work — being done by Nesper Sign Advertising — includes replacing and upgrading the electronics on the sign. It’s expected to be complete next week. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

David Walden and Jacob Johnson work to replace the LED panels on the Paramount Theatre Marquee in downtown Cedar Rapids on Thursday. The improvement work — being done by Nesper Sign Advertising — includes replacing and upgrading the electronics on the sign. It’s expected to be complete next week. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

From left: Dalton Schneider, Clay Blocker, Jacob Johnson, and David Walden work to replace the LED panels on the Paramount Theatre Marquee in downtown Cedar Rapids on Thursday. The improvement work — being done by Nesper Sign Advertising — includes replacing and upgrading the electronics on the sign. It’s expected to be complete next week. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)