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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay
Oct 03 – Oct 09
Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a… Read more about Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay -
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2026 Downtown Carnival
Downtown Danville, IL • Jul 03 @ 5PM
Kick off the holiday weekend with the Downtown Carnival! Read more about 2026 Downtown Carnival -
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250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton
Alton Amphitheater • Jul 03 @ 5PM
Celebrate the grand finale of 250 on the Mississippi at the Alton Amphitheater with live music, lawn games, food trucks, and the Alton Fireworks Spectacular! Read more about 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton -
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Aurora's Fireworks Celebration
RiverEdge Park • Jul 03
Bring out the family for our annual free fireworks show presented by the City of Aurora! Read more about Aurora's Fireworks Celebration -
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Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin • Jul 03 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods. Read more about Downtown Elgin Market -
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Mercado on Fifth
Mercado on Fifth • Jul 03 @ 5PM
Every Friday evening, Mercado on Fifth celebrates Hispanic culture with food trucks, produce and retail vendors, live entertainment, and activities for children. Read more about Mercado on Fifth -
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Red White and Boom
Schwiebert Riverfront Park • Jul 03 @ 6:30PM
See the largest fireworks display in the Quad Cities shot from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River! Read more about Red White and Boom -
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Rock the Dock
Lake Springfield Marina • Jul 03 @ 6PM
Enjoy the Independence Day celebration at Lake Springfield on Friday, July 3rd. Read more about Rock the Dock