# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 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 (1-5 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 performance
• 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-downtown-alton/200029949680215
- **Event Categories**: kids, music, art, entertainment, fireworks, contests, live-music, fine-arts, fourth-of-july
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 123

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alton Amphitheater
- **lat**: 38.887712837048
- **long**: -90.181961237223
- **full address**: Alton Amphitheater, River Front Park, Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL 62002, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton  being held?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton  takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Alton Amphitheater, River Front Park, Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL 62002, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton ?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton  is organized by Great Rivers & Routes.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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