# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 250th Celebration Drone Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us Thursday, July 2 at the Interstate Center for Bloomington-Normal's celebration of America's 250th Birthday.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, family activities, food trucks, and community fun leading up to a spectacular 300 drone light show at 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy performances by Taylor Bruniga from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Front Street Collective from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A special thank you to our sponsors:
⭐ State Farm
⭐ O'Brien Auto Group
⭐ Cybernautic
⭐ Stark Excavating
⭐ York Public Adjusting
⭐ Farnsworth Group
⭐ Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
⭐ LiUNA!
⭐ Illinois Wesleyan University
⭐ OSF Healthcare
⭐ Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

And our community partners:
⭐ Town of Normal
⭐ McLean County
⭐ Bloomington Bison
⭐ Iron Coyote
⭐ Tentac / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington

Come hungry. The evening will also feature the Bloomington Bison Kids Zone, activities from Iron Coyote, and food and drinks available for purchase from:
? Artesano's Pizza
? Cousins Maine Lobster
? Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
? Olde Tyme Ice Cream
? Pizza Payaa
? La Patrona Authentic Mexican Cuisine
? Tony's Tacos
? Greeny's Brats and BBQ
? Cocktail Caravan by Tentac / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington - The Cocktail Caravan will offer beverages for purchase in both the VIP and General Viewing Areas.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a one-of-a-kind community celebration.
? July 2, 2026
? Interstate Center
? Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
? Taylor Bruniga | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
? Front Street Collective | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
? America 250 Drone Show | 9:00 p.m.


For the safety of attendees and the drone show operation, personal drones, fireworks, sparklers, sky lanterns, and other aerial devices are not permitted anywhere on the event grounds.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/250th-celebration-drone-show/200030194298430
- **Event Categories**: music, food-drinks, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, live-music, health-wellness, entertainment, nonprofit, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Interstate Center
- **lat**: 40.492635168665
- **long**: -89.045777320862
- **full address**: Interstate Center, 1110 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 250th Celebration Drone Show
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ad8fc042c25509aa55287ba9bc1eb4f55241adff41ee51b7ccaf0784a59f1c0a-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfaf5f2-gmir?v=1782850421

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 250th Celebration Drone Show being held?
  - **A:** 250th Celebration Drone Show takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Interstate Center, 1110 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL 61705, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 250th Celebration Drone Show?
  - **A:** 250th Celebration Drone Show is organized by City of Bloomington, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 250th Celebration Drone Show is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 250th Celebration Drone Show sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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