Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi celebration in Alton! This multiday event features three days of family-friendly fun at iconic locations in downtown Alton, all leading up to a spectacular finale of Fireworks on the Mississippi at the Alton Amphitheater on July 3.
Grab a bite to eat, wear your red, white, and blue, and celebrate the Fourth of July with fun for the whole family.
Event highlights:
Wednesday, July 1 | Haskell Park (4-8 p.m.)
Giant birthday cake from Duke Bakery
Kids donut hole eating contest
Adult donut eating contest
Live music by Sheafor and Simes
Food and drink trucks
Kids' activities, including face painting and balloon artists
Thursday, July 2 | Alton Godfrey Rotary Park (4-7 p.m.)
Live music by American Jackals
Food and drink trucks
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty on stilts
Kids' activities, including face painting and balloon artists
Broadway shop activations
Friday, July 3 | Alton Amphitheater (5-10 p.m.)
DJ and U.S. Army Band performances
Lawn games
Food and drink trucks
Fireworks on the Mississippi
Come relish in these star-spangled few days along the Mississippi River!
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