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- 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 by 399th Army Band Ft. Leonard Wood from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 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, food trucks, special cocktails, Alton fireworks at dusk
Location: Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, 210 Ridge Street, Alton, IL
July 3: An Ahh-Dubon Evening- 6 p.m. live music, food by Dam it Joe’s BBQ, Alton fireworks at dusk- *event ticketed $10 for adults 18+, free to youth 18 & under
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 Wowie Zowie, fireworks at dusk
Location: Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 1, 4943 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL
July 4: Troy Fourth of July Fireworks- 5 p.m. food, craft vendors, live music by 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 - 8: July 4th Celebration at DraftKings Casino Queen- 8 a.m. – 3 a.m. Enjoy watching the fireworks from St. Louis with food and drink specials and a DJ
Location: DraftKings at Casino Queen, 200 Front St, East St. Louis, IL
July 4 & 6: Patriots in the Park Granite City- 6 p.m. two days of events with live music July 4 at 6 p.m. by Jonathan Cain of Journey, Tess-Boyer-Schenck, & Katie Hubbard and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. - July 6 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Vendor Fair, 12 p.m. Car Show, & co-ed softball
Location: Wilson Park, 2900 Benton Street, Granite City, IL
July 5: Grafton Independence Day Fireworks – Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Location: Grafton Riverfront, Lighthouse Park, Grafton, IL
July 5: Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Fireworks- Grafton fireworks 9 p.m.
Location: 300 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
July 5: Aerie’s Resort Grafton Fireworks- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. live music by Carl Mager, food, drinks, 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 6: Gillespie Lake Fireworks- 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. live music, food, fireworks at dusk
Location: Gillespie Lake Campground, Carney Drive, Gillespie, IL
July 6: Edwardsville Independence Day Celebration- 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. food trucks, bourbon tasting, 3 p.m. Air Force Band, 7 p.m. Edwardsville Muny Band, 9 p.m. fireworks
Location: American Legion Post #199, Edwardsville, IL
July 6: Otter Lake Fireworks- fireworks at dusk
Location: Otter Lake, Girard, IL
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