RIVERBEND - As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Riverbend is ringing in the anniversary with a bang. Here’s the ultimate fireworks and drone show guide for 2026.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
Godfrey
- What: Beverly Farm’s Annual Fireworks Display
- Where: Beverly Farm
- When: 9–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1594388006023273&set=pb.100063562664610.-2207520000&type=3
Trenton
- What: America 250 Bash
- Where: Trenton City Park
- When: 6 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/1564640485448413?active_tab=about
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
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Brighton
- What: Independence Day at the Park
- Where: Schneider Park
- When: Fireworks at dusk
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=987396454021699&set=a.116986561062697
Carlyle
- What: Carlyle Lake’s Fireworks Spectacular
- Where: Dam West Recreation Area at Carlyle Lake
- When: Fireworks at dusk
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1065595639457298&set=pcb.1065595662790629
Fairview Heights
- What: America 250 Celebration with drone show
- Where: Fairview Heights City Hall Lawn
- When: 5–10 p.m.
- More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53057
Greenfield
- What: Fireworks by the Lake
- Where: Greenfield City Lake
- When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1626986459431609&set=a.523524669777799
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Vandalia
- What: Vandalia Summerfest
- Where: Vandalia Lake
- When: 5 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/1382852540188462
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
Albers
- What: Albers Blast-Off Parade and Fireworks
- Where: American Legion Post 1026
- When: 4 p.m. to midnight; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/987612140630237
Alton
- What: 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton
- Where: Alton Amphitheater
- When: 5–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52543
Greenville
- What: Bond County Fourth Fest
- Where: Downtown Greenville
- When: 4–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/BondCountyFourthFest
O'Fallon
- What: America 250th Celebration
- Where: O'Fallon Community Park
- When: 10 a.m. to dark; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/739803585599098
South Roxana
- What: Independence Day Celebration
- Where: Connect Church
- When: 5–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Wood River
- What: 250 Celebration
- Where: Belk Park
- When: 4–10 p.m.; drone show at 9:15 p.m.
- More information: https://riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52864
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
Edwardsville
- What: Fireworks and festival
- Where: American Legion
- When: 4–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53032
Gillespie
- What: Gillespie Lake Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show
- Where: Gillespie Lake
- When: 10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/984987430783963
Godfrey
- What: Family Fun Fest
- Where: Glazebrook Park
- When: 5–9:15 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
- More information: https://visitgodfrey.com/calendar/family-fun-fest/
Granite City
- What: Patriots in the Park
- Where: Wilson Park
- When: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1437461635084681&set=a.233925798771610
Highland
- What: 4th of July Celebration
- Where: Korte Rec Center
- When: 8:30–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1350147463845769/
Jerseyville
- What: Independence Day Fireworks
- Where: American Legion Post 492
- When: Fireworks at dusk
Litchfield
- What: Litchfield Fireworks Display
- Where: Lake Lou Yaeger
- When: 5–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- More information: https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/litchfield-fireworks-display-2026/
Mascoutah
- What: City of Mascoutah Annual Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration
- Where: Scheve Park
- When: 4–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/4491046917841366
Troy
- What: Troy's 4th of July 250th Celebration
- Where: Tri-Township Park
- When: 1–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53148
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
Grafton
- What: Grafton Fireworks on the Riverfront
- Where: Downtown Grafton
- When: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/899775899454768
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
Bunker Hill
- What: Bunker Hill Firefighter's Picnic
- Where: New Lake Road in Bunker Hill
- When: 3 p.m. to midnight; fireworks begin at dusk
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/4449293051977474
Brighton
- What: 250 Years of Freedom, One Hell of a Celebration
- Where: Tri-County Rod and Gun Club
- When: 12 p.m. to dusk; fireworks at dusk
- More information:https://www.facebook.com/tri.county.rod.gunclub/
Are we missing a fireworks or drone show? Let us know! Email sydney@riverbender.com with the details and we’ll add you to our list!
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