Olivia Jacobs
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these local events ranging from parades to fireworks and more.
Bloomington-Normal
The Pantagraph's Celebrate America Concert; 7 p.m. July 3, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.; free, but ticket required.
Biscuits n Gravy Band; 7-10 p.m. July 3, VFW, 1006 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington.
Park to Park 5 Mile Run; 7 a.m. July 4, Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal; $25-$35.
Red, White & Blue Classic; 8 a.m. July 4, The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course, 3046 Fox Creek Road, Bloomington; $66.
Fourth of July Celebration; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal; early bird swim, popsicles, sky concert, food trucks, inflatables and face painting, music.
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Fourth of July in Miller Park; 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; paddleboats, mini golf, fireworks and more.
Miller Park Cruise-In; 1-4 p.m. July 4, Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington; live music and food; in collaboration with Mid State Cruisers; top three cars awarded.
Born in the USA; 6:30-10 p.m. July 5, The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal; post-game fireworks; away double-header on July 4.
Atlanta
Fourth of July Fireworks; all day July 4, Atlanta Sports Complex; walking tours, car cruise-ins, baseball games, food specials, fireworks at dusk.
Chenoa
Ice Cream Social Third of July Celebration;5-8 p.m. July 3, downtown Chenoa; sponsored by Chenoa Women's Club.
Chenoa Fourth of July Celebration; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3-4, Chenoa; vendor fair, food trucks, street dance, parade at 2 p.m., fireworks and more.
Clinton
Fourth of July on the Square; 7 a.m. July 4, Clinton; 2.2 mile walk/run with the Vets, parade at 10 a.m., decorated bike contest and more; presented by American Legion Post 103.
Fourth of July in front of Sweet Mae's;noon-6 p.m. July 4, 122 N. Center St., Clinton; shaved ice, brownie sundaes, barbecue, foam cannon, music, chalk and more.
Fourthof July Celebration Fireworks; dusk, July 5, Clinton; hosted by Celebrate Clinton Association.
Downs
Firemen's Pancake Breakfast; 7-10 a.m. July 4, Downs Community Fire Protection District, 102 W. Main St., Downs.
Fourthof July Parade; noon July 4, starting at the middle school, Downs.
Dwight
Fireworks; dusk July 4, Garrett Park, Dwight.
East Peoria
Red, White & Boom; starting at 5 p.m. July 4, food and drink for purchase, "Star-Spangled Banner" and Pledge of Allegiance, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Eureka
12th annual Bob & Evelyn Duncan Memorial Golf Outing; 8 a.m. July 4, Fairlakes Golf Club, 2203 County Road 600 North, Secor; $45-$65; prizes, awards, food and more; register by calling 309-744-2222, limited to first paid 25 teams.
Eureka Business AssociationFourthof July Parade; 10 a.m. July 4, Eureka Apostolic Christian Church, 700 W. Cruger Ave., Eureka; covering west Burton and Maple streets; registration at eurekabusiness.net/events; 309-467-2922; bring participant form.
Food Truck Festival & Fireworks; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Eureka Lake.
Heyworth
Fourthof July Celebration; fishing derby, 7 a.m., July 4; 8 a.m., mud volleyball tournament; music at 7 p.m.; food and drinks throughout the day; fireworks at dusk.
Hopedale
Freedom & Fireworks;all day July 3-4 ; vendors and stands, chalk with a cop, co-ed softball tournament, live music, golf cart parade, memorial 5k, parade, kids tractor pull, chicken dinner, face painting, fireworks; church service at 10 a.m. and antique tractor pull at noon on July 7.
Gibson City
Sibley Area Fourth of July Celebration; 7 a.m.-10 p.m., July 4; breakfast and food trucks, fishing derby, parade at 10 a.m., water balloon toss, dizzy bat races, climbing wall, balloons, bingo, face painting, inflatables, golf, model airplane and boat show, music, flag lowering/prayer and fireworks.
Red, White & Tunes Lot Party; July 6-7, Mark's On First, 120 E. 1st St., Gibson City.
LeRoy
Annual Fourth of July Parade;10 a.m. July 4, Leroy; sponsored by the American Legion Ruel Neal Post 79; calling all Jeeps/Jeepers; honor a veteran, carry him/her in the parade in your vehicle; register at 309-530-1313 by July 1.
Lincoln
Fourthof July Celebration; 10:30 a.m. July 4, Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln.
Summer family movie series; 10-11:30 a.m. July 4, VIP Lincoln Grand, 225 S. Kickapoo St.
Trailblazers Walking Group; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. July 4, Lincoln Memorial Hospital Wellness Trail.
McLean
Independence Day Celebration; 4:30 p.m. June 30, hosted by Mt. Hope Funks Grove Park District; pulled pork and ribeye dinners, hot dogs and more.
Minonk
Fourthof July Celebration; 6-11 p.m. July 4; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 5 and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 6, near Chestnut Street and Westside Park.
Fourthof July Kiddie Parade; 9:45 a.m. July 6, at the corner of 4th and Chestnut streets; ages 0-10.
Mount Pulaski
Fourthof July Celebration; all day, July 4, town-wide garage sales, food and beverages, a band concert, and fireworks at dusk in Frazier Park.
Pekin
76th annual Honor America Celebration;6 p.m. July 4, Veterans Memorial Arena, 250 Red Bud Drive, Pekin.
Peoria
Peoria Jaycees Firecracker 5000; 7:30 a.m. July 4, Southwest Water St., downtown Peoria.
Eastport Marina -Fourth of July; 6:15-9:15 p.m. July 4, East Port Marina, 701 Mariners Way, East Peoria.
Pontiac
Independence Day Celebration; all day July 6, the Oaks at Rivers Edge; bouncy houses, live music, fireworks.
Streator
Liberty Fest; June 29-30, Streator City Park, 200 Block of North Park Street; 5k race, vendors, kids corner, cookout, World of Bounce, Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker, car show, parade at noon Sunday, ice cream and pie social and the Liberty Dollar Early Bird Drawing Emergency vehicle show.
Streator Fest; Aug. 1-4, Northpoint Field, 1 Northpoint Drive; carnival, craft and food vendors, beer tent, live music, shuttle bus, 50/50 drawings and fireworks.
Towanda
56th annual Flea Market & Parade; 10 a.m. July 4, Towanda, parade steps off at the grade school; veteran trolley; veterans asked to bring American flags; 309-825-6341.
Washington
God Bless America - A Patriotic Gospelfest;7-9 p.m. July 2,Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington; free admission.
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