# 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
- **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.)

• 4 p.m. - Alton Mayor to proclaim July 1 as Duke Day to honor Duke Bakery.
• 4 – 8 p.m. - Enjoy live music from Sheafor and Simes throughout the evening.
• 4 – 8 p.m. - Family-friendly activities available throughout the event, including a balloon artist, face painting, food trucks, and more.
• 5 p.m. - Kids Bike Parade led by the Middletown Neighbors Group. Children are encouraged to bring and decorate their bikes before parading around the park sidewalks.
• 6 p.m. - Kids Donut Hole Eating Contest featuring donuts holes from Duke Bakery.
• 7 p.m. - Adult Donut Eating Contest featuring donuts from Duke Bakery.
• Register here through Sunday, June 28. (https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home) 
• Sticker Crafts and Interactive Easel hosted by Pride Inc.. Kids can color stickers, decorate cardboard garbage cans, and share messages about their favorite Alton-area parks.
• Tricorn Hat Crafts hosted by Friends of Lucy Haskell Playhouse. Children and adults can create and decorate Revolutionary War-inspired tricorn hats inside the playhouse. Supplies provided free of charge.

Thursday, July 2 | Alton Godfrey Rotary Park (4-7 p.m.)

• 4 - 7 p.m. - Meet Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty on stilts, Betsy Ross, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln impersonators, plus a balloon artist bringing patriotic fun throughout the park and along Broadway!
• 4 - 7 p.m. - Enjoy live entertainment from American Jackals throughout the evening.
• Stop by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary booth to pick up your pocket booklet of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, have it signed by the Thomas Jefferson impersonator, and receive a special prize from the Rotary Club!
• Sticker Crafts and Interactive Easel hosted by Pride Inc.. Kids can color stickers, decorate cardboard garbage cans, and leave messages about their favorite Alton-area parks.
• Activities for kids, along with food and drink vendors, will be available during the celebration.

Friday, July 3 | Alton Amphitheater (5-10 p.m.)

• Enjoy live entertainment from The LustreLights.
• Family-friendly activities including stilt walkers and glow games for all ages.
• Food trucks, beverage tents, and more will be available on-site.
• Viewing Parties at Local businesses throughout downtown Alton will host fireworks viewing parties and special celebrations.
• 9:30 p.m. - Dusk - Fireworks on the Mississippi begins with an enhanced fireworks spectacular launched from the banks of the Mississippi River, illuminating the riverfront skyline.

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, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, music, entertainment, art, contests, parties, live-music, food-drinks, fine-arts, fourth-of-july, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1988

## 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

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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 1,900+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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