# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th of July & America 250 Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? America 250 – 4th of July Celebration ??
? Downtown Anna & Anna City Park
? Saturday, July 4th, 2026
? All-Day Celebration | Games • Music • Fireworks

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

? EVENT SCHEDULE

? CANCELED — America 250 Parade


?? 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
? Anna City Park

? 1:00–4:00 PM — Union County Farm Bureau's Tractor/Car Show

? 1:00 PM Bags Tournament

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

? 4:00 PM — Hot Dog Eating Contest
Hosted by Sinisi’s | Pavilion Area
Sign up at Sinisi's!

? 5:00 PM — Sweet Corn Eating Contest
Hosted by Union County Farm Bureau  | Pavilion Area

?? EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

? 6:00–9:00 PM — Live Music in the Park with Steve Hornbeak & the Main Street Players
Bring lawn chairs & blankets!

? 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**: 4th-of-july-fireworks, fourth-of-july, fireworks, music, dog, contests, sports, live-music, entertainment, car-shows, parades, food-drinks, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 755

## 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 12:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm 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 750+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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