| Jun ’09 |
| 26 |
| 9:30 pm |
| Jun ’09 |
| 27 |
| 9:30 pm |
| Jul ’09 |
| 3 |
| 6:00 pm |
| Jul ’09 |
| 4 |
| 9:30 pm |
| Jul ’09 |
| 5 |
| 9:30 pm |
Springfield Area:
June 27:
Williamsville 4th of July Celebration: Fireworks at dusk at the high school football field. Rain date: June 28. Info: 217-566-3307.
July 3:
Rock the Dock: Central Illinois' largest display of fireworks. Lake Springfield Marina will have music, food and refreshments from 6 pm – 1 am. Info: 483-3625.
July 3-4:
Capital City Bicentennial Celebration: Celebrate Independence Day and the Lincoln Bicentennial in Downtown Springfield July 3-4! The capstone for Friday evening will be a patriotic laser show at the Old State Capitol at 9:30 pm. Then, enjoy fireworks on Saturday the 4th at 9:30. Full details on the two days.
July 4:
Fireworks Extravaganza at Knight's Action Park, Springfield. One of the area's most popular fireworks displays. 9:30 – 10:30 pm. Free. For info, call 217-546-8881.
July 4:
Pleasant Plains Fireworks with chicken dinner. www.pleasantplainsil.org/Clayville.html
July 4:
Fourth of July Celebration at Disabled American Veterans Chapter 15, 25 Club Area, Springfield. Festivities 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm, with fireworks at dusk. For more information, call 217-331-8842.
July 4:
4th of July Fireworks in the Chatham Community Park
July 4:
4th of July Fireworks in Loami at dusk. Lawn chairs suggested.
July 5:
Rochester Sparks in the Park. 9:30 pm Fireworks at Rochester Community Park, West Main, Rochester. www.rochesteril.gov
Out of town:
June 26 Fireworks in Ashland at James Park, old Route 123, east of the Casey's.
June 27 Arthur's Freedom Celebration: 9:30 Fireworks display at Jurgens Park on the south edge of Arthur.
July 4: Jacksonville: Nichols Park, East Vandalia Road. Fireworks at dusk. www.jacksonvillerotary.org
July 4: Middletown: Events begin at 10:00 am and run through 4 pm. This will include dedication of a granite marker at the oldest brick building in Logan County; a pulled pork luncheone from 11-1; music; and more. Lawn chairs are suggested.
July 4: Decatur: Enjoy an Independence Day celebration at Lake Decatur with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
July 4: Peoria: Methodist Red, White and Boom at the Riverfront of Peoria and East Peoria. www.redwhiteandboom.us/ Free at 9:30 pm. Fireworks will be synchrochized to a special music soundtrack broadcast on JMP Radio Group stations.
July 5: Arcola will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Freedom Celebration in Moore Park featuring an evening of food and fun for the whole family. This year's fireworks show by Jamaica Pyrotechnics tentatively blasts off at 9:15 p.m. featuring a number of large shells and an an enhanced ground display. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
