# Event Details - **Event Name**: America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is joining the America 250 Celebration in a big way on the 4th of July – and you’re invited! The day begins with FREE admission to the museum at 9:00 a.m., where you’ll be able to fully explore the life and legacy of our 16th president – including our new exhibit, “The Second American Revolution,” that reveals how the American Civil War and the era of Reconstruction transformed the United States, ending slavery, redefining citizenship, and expanding the promise of freedom and equality. Then get ready to be a part of America’s Ultimate Block Party -- the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history -- starting at 3:00 p.m. in Union Square Park with old fashioned family fun, food trucks, a kid and pet parade, and highlighted by patriotic concert performances from Chicago’s premier symphonic brass ensemble and a re-created Civil War band that’s authentic in every detail. OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FUN! Bring your little red wagons and strollers for a kid and pet parade around the park at 3:30 p.m. – be sure to decorate your wagons, strollers, kids, and pets in appropriate attire! Throughout the afternoon, kids young and old can interact with Foam and Flight Bubble Parties for an unforgettable celebration of joy, inclusion, and boundless entertainment – including their incredible “kid in a bubble!” Come hungry for food trucks featuring All-American favorites and a few other tasty surprises! MUSIC IN THE PARK! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, too, and settle in for two incredible concert performances in the park, beginning at 4:15 p.m. with the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band and followed at 6:00 p.m. by Chicago’s premiere symphonic brass, 3rd Coast Brass, presenting a special America 250 Symphonic Brass Celebration featuring features works by American composers, Copland, Ellington, Gershwin, and many patriotic favorites performed by a full symphonic brass and percussion ensemble. Both performances are FREE to attend and we promise to conclude in time for you and your family to make your way over to the State Capitol for the official 4th of July Fireworks Show at dusk. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/america-250-americas-ultimate-block-party-at-alplm/200030250383409 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, 4th-of-july-fireworks, music, fourth-of-july, concerts, food-drinks, kids, fireworks, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 88 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Springfield - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 - **lat**: 39.80336 - **long**: -89.64711 - **full address**: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b2dbb1ce52b86e3c9889bbc3d4ff8b506b5b8aeb9f9eb941502bdbebaa4a6fdd-rimg-w986-h300-dcd7d7c3-gmir?v=1782849376 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM being held? - **A:** America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701. - **Q**: Who is organizing America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM? - **A:** America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM is organized by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM 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 Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "America 250: America's Ultimate Block Party at ALPLM", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b2dbb1ce52b86e3c9889bbc3d4ff8b506b5b8aeb9f9eb941502bdbebaa4a6fdd-rimg-w986-h300-dcd7d7c3-gmir?v=1782849376", "startDate": "2026-07-04", "endDate": "2026-07-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/springfield/america-250-americas-ultimate-block-party-at-alplm/200030250383409", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701-1004, United States", "addressLocality": "Springfield", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.80336", "longitude": "-89.64711" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is joining the America 250 Celebration in a big way on the 4th of July – and you’re invited!\n\nThe day begins with FREE admission to the museum at 9:00 a.m., where you’ll be able to fully explore the life and legacy of our 16th president – including", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/abraham-lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum/11560114", "description": "More than four million visitors have walked through our doors since the ALPLM opened in 2005. www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov" } ] } ] ```