# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th of July & America 250 Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🇺🇸 America 250 – 4th of July Celebration 🇺🇸
📍 Downtown Anna & Anna City Park
📅 Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🕘 All-Day Celebration | Parade • Games • Music • Fireworks

Join us as Union County celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with a full day of patriotic fun for all ages! From our traditional parade to classic games, live music, and fireworks, this is a Fourth of July you won’t want to miss.

🎉 EVENT SCHEDULE

🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — America 250 Parade
🇺🇸 Parade route ends near Anna City Park, leading straight into food and festivities!

🍔🎪 PARK ACTIVITIES & GAMES

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch & Vendors Open
Food trucks, Shriners, Kiwanis, shaded seating, water stations, and yard games

🕐 1:00–4:00 PM — Patriotic Games & Activity Zone
📍 New Ballfields at Anna City Park

🎯 Games & Tournaments Include:
• Egg & Spoon Races
• Potato Sack Races
• Three-Legged Races
• Tug-of-War
• Cornhole Tournament
• Horseshoes
• Badminton
• 🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
• 🐶 Wiener Dog Races

🐕 2:45 PM — Wiener Dog Races
Mini, standard & mixed small-breed heats
Register here: https://forms.gle/4Ubr5CCTGevh1umN6

🏆 3:45 PM — Championship Rounds & Final Fun Races
Winners announced & prizes awarded

🌭 4:00 PM — Hot Dog Eating Contest
Hosted by Sinisi’s | Pavilion Area

🎶🎆 EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

🎵 5:00–9:00 PM — Live Music in the Park
Bring lawn chairs & blankets!

🇺🇸 6:30–7:00 PM — America 250 Recognition Ceremony
Honoring veterans, recognizing sponsors & community partners

🎆 DUSK (~9:00 PM) — FIREWORKS SHOW

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS

🎟️ Admission: FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome
🪑 Lawn chairs & blankets encouraged
🌧️ Rain or Shine

📣 Calling all Dachshund owners, parade participants, and volunteers!
Message us directly if you’d like to get involved.

Come celebrate America 250 with us — a full day of hometown pride, tradition, and fun in Anna! 🇺🇸✨
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anna/4th-of-july-and-america-250-celebration/200029680349618
- **Event Categories**: sports, fourth-of-july, fireworks, parades, music, dog, tournaments, contests, live-music, entertainment, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 459

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anna
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Anna City Park, 185 Herman Wright Drive, Anna, Il
- **lat**: 37.454896656007
- **long**: -89.244112995846
- **full address**: Anna City Park, 185 Herman Wright Drive, Anna, Il, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th of July & America 250 Celebration being held?
  - **A:** 4th of July & America 250 Celebration takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at Anna City Park, 185 Herman Wright Drive, Anna, Il, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th of July & America 250 Celebration?
  - **A:** 4th of July & America 250 Celebration is organized by City of Anna.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th of July & America 250 Celebration 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 Anna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 450+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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