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 (1-5 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!