Fireworks Roadtrip Ahead
Imagine spending four days criss-crossing the last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois and along the nation’s mightiest rivers to enjoy brilliant fireworks sparkling across the night skies.
Fireworks Ahead!
Here is a list by date of fireworks celebrations throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region for 2024:
July 3: Shipman Independence Day Fireworks- food and beverages starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.
Location: Shipman Lake, Lakeview Road, Shipman, IL
July 3: Alton Fireworks Spectacular- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. food trucks, live music and fireworks at dusk
Location: Alton Riverfront Park & the Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton, IL
July 3: Red, White, & Boozy Party at Flock- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. with live music by Left Hand Cowboy, food by Byrdies, Space Shuttle Cafe, Mr. Noodle, Heaterz and dessert by Too Sweetz Desserts, Dippin Dots and Tropical Sno. Special cocktails and Alton fireworks at dusk.
Location: Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, 210 Ridge Street, Alton, IL
July 3: Bluff City Grill Fireworks Watch Party - starts at 4 p.m Live music, bags tournament, food and beverages. Bring your own lawn chair -- seating is limited on the upper lot. Regular dining menu and express menu available. Fireworks at dusk.
July 3: An Ahh-Dubon Evening- 6 p.m. live music by Joshua Grassle & Friends,, food by Dam it Joe’s BBQ, Kandelas Empanadas and Cool times Ice Cream. Registration includes two drink tickets to Old Bakery Beer, wine & NA beverages. Alton fireworks at dusk.
Location: Audubon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO
July 3: Red, White, & Brew at Old Bakery Beer Co. – 5 p.m. parking lot party with food & drinks, Alton fireworks at dusk
Location: Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton,
July 4: Godfrey Fun Fest and Independence Day Fireworks- 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. kids and adult activities, food and drink vendors, fireworks at 9:15 PM
Location: Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, IL
July 4: Litchfield Fireworks Display- 5 p.m. food, 5 p.m. music by Jim Bergman, 7:30 music by The Plastic Kings. ADA parking in top lot -- fireworks at dusk
Location: Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 1, 4943 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL
July 4: Troy Fourth of July Fireworks- 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. food, craft vendors, live music by The Kayden Crews Duo and Tim Burg & The Kurtz Family. Fireworks at dusk
Location: Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL
July 4: Jerseyville Independence Day Fireworks – Fireworks at dusk
Location: American Legion Post #492, 101 West Fairgrounds Avenue, Jerseyville, IL
July 4: Hillsboro Independence Day- 6 p.m. fireworks at dusk
Location: Glenn Shoals Lake, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 700 Glenn Shoals Dr. Hillsboro, IL
July 4: Oak Hills Country Club Fireworks- events through the day starting with 8 a.m. golf tournament, 3 p.m. kids activities, food, 5:30 p.m. music by DJ Josh, fireworks at dusk
Location: 18698 Country Club Rd, Girard, IL
July 4: Alhambra 4th of July Fireworks- 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. food & drinks, fireworks at dusk
Location: Alhambra Fireman & Legion Park, 610 W Main St, Alhambra, IL
July 4 & 6: Patriots in the Park Granite City- 6 p.m. two days of events: dive-in movie on July 2; live music July 4 at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; July 5 Dash & Splash 5K run/Walk at 8 a.m. with a car show from Noon to 2 p.m. and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; July 6 co-ed softball tournament.
Location: Wilson Park, 2900 Benton Street, Granite City, IL
July 5: Edwardsville Independence Day Celebration- 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. food trucks, 4:30 p.m. Air Force Band, 7 p.m. Edwardsville Muny Band, 9 p.m. fireworks
Location: American Legion Post #199, Edwardsville, IL
July 5: Grafton Independence Day Fireworks – Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Location: Grafton Riverfront, Lighthouse Park, Grafton, IL
July 5: Aerie’s Resort Grafton Fireworks Watch Party - 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket sales for attractions extnended until 8:45 p.m. and The Terrace will be open until 9:30 p.m.Grafton fireworks at 9 p.m.
Location: Aerie’s Resort, 14 W Main St, Grafton, IL
July 5: Grafton Fireworks Cruise on the Hakuna Matata- 6:30 p.m. Grafton fireworks from the Hakuna Matata, drinks, BYO picnic, *reservations required
Location: Aboard the Hakuna Matata boat, 215 W Water St, Grafton, IL
July 5: Gillespie Lake Fireworks- 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. live music, food, fireworks at dusk
Location: Gillespie Lake Campground, Carney Drive, Gillespie, IL
July 5: Otter Lake Fireworks- fireworks at dusk. Cardboard Boat Race on July 6 at the campground.
Location: Otter Lake, Girard, IL
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