# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/250-on-the-mississippi-at-haskell-park/200029943360528
- **Event Categories**: kids, music, art, entertainment, fireworks, contests, live-music, fine-arts, fourth-of-july
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 137

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1209 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002-3645, United States
- **lat**: 38.8987
- **long**: -90.17522
- **full address**: 1209 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002-3645, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park  being held?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park  takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1209 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002-3645, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park ?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park  is organized by Great Rivers & Routes.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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