250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park

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!