Alton will celebrate Independence Day with its Fireworks on the Mississippi starting at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Several area communities also have programs planned this weekend.
ALTON – Alton will celebrate Independence Day with its Fireworks on the Mississippi starting at 5 p.m. at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, on Sunday, July 3.
Celebrate America's birthday on the Alton Riverfront with the Air Force Band of Mid America, DJ James Biko and the best fireworks show on the Mississippi River.
Doors open at 5 p.m. DJ James Biko will perform 5-7:30 p.m. and the Air Force Band of Mid American will perform 8-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m.
Here's what else is happening in the area:
• Grafton Fireworks: 9:15-9:45 p.m., Lighthouse Park, Grafton.
• Edwardsville Fireworks: at dusk, American Legion, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.
• Brighton Fireworks: at dusk, Schneider Park, Brighton.
• Greenfield Fireworks: at dusk, Rives Lake, 2250 East, Greenfield.
• Gillespie Fireworks: 9 p.m., Gillespie Lake, Carney Drive, Gillespie.
• Girard Fireworks: 9 p.m., Sunset Lake, 30505 East Lake Drive, Girard.
• Carlinville Fireworks: 9:30 p.m., Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Route 4, Carlinville.
• Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market: 8 a.m.-Noon, 501 Landmarks Boulevard, Alton. Every Saturday from now until Oct. 15.
• The Hurlicanes: 7:30 p.m., The Lodge at The Lovejoy, 401 Piasa St., Alton.
• Pat Liston: 6-9 p.m., Chubby's Grill and Garage, 1022 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Everhart & Light Band: 7-11 p.m., Chez Marilyn, 119 W. 3rd St., Alton.
• Brad Welker and Co.: 2-6 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Up All Night: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• East Alton History Museum Open: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., East Alton History Museum, 119 N. Main St., East Alton.
• City Heat Band: 7-11 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.
• Lanny and Julie: 6-10 p.m., Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 1027 Century Drive, Edwardsville.
• RHB Acoustic: 7-10 p.m., Global Brewery, 2329 Plum St., Edwardsville.
• Danny Kalaher: 2-5 p.m., Foundry Public House, 126 N. Main St., Edwardsville.
• Land of Goshen Farmers' Market: 8 a.m.-Noon, 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville.
• Bingo Saturday Night: 7 p.m., South Roxana Dad’s Club, 417 Roxana Ave., South Roxana.
• Jim on Keys: Noon-3 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.
• Jonathan Baker: 3-7 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.
• One Hour Mississippi and Illinois River Cruise: 5-6 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.
• Fireworks Cruise: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.
• Backwoods Burden: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Roaming Home: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Ivas John Duo: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery Inc, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Soulard Blues Band: 5-9 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.
• The Intrusion: 7-11 p.m., The Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Worth the Fight: 7-10 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 Water St., Grafton.
• Jake Weber and The Lonesome Drifters: 8-11 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Saloon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton.
• Karaoke Night: 7-11 p.m., 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, 220 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Fireworks On The Mississippi: 5 p.m., Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
• Shipman Fireworks: 9 p.m., Shipman Lake, Shipman. The June 23 and 25 edition of The Telegraph listed a residential address for the fireworks. That address was incorrect.
• New Douglas Fireworks: at dusk, Rustic Acres Jellystone Park, 12246 Binney Road, New Douglas.
• 7th Annual Independence Day Celebration on the Rooftop: 3-11 p.m., Bluff City Grill, 424 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Pro Wrestling Epic presents Blood, Sweat, and Beers: 6:30 p.m., Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton
• Carillon Concerts: 5 p.m., Nan Elliott Memorial Rose Garden in Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Ave., Alton.
• Alton Muny Band Sunday Night Concerts: 7 p.m., Haskell Park in front of Haskell Playhouse, 1200 Block Of Henry Street, Alton.
• Open Mic Night: 4-8 p.m., Chez Marilyn, 119 W. 3rd St., Alton.
• Veterans and Workers meeting: 6-8 p.m., 103 Mill St., Kane.
• Matt Colin and Co.: 1-5 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Crossed the Line: 6-10 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Bethalto Market in the Park: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Park, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto. Every Sunday until Oct. 9.
• Singer Songwriter Open Mic: 2-5 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.
• Worth The Fight: 4 p.m., Holiday Shores Marina, 100 Elm Drive, Edwardsville.
• Staunton Free Spirits Al-Anon Family: 7-8 p.m., St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel St., Staunton.
• One Hour Mississippi and Illinois River Cruise: 5-6 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.
• Hakuna Moscato Cruise: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.
• Andrew Dahle: 1-4 p.m., Grafton Winery the Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton.
• PB&J: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Gator Head: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Roaming Home: 1-5 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge, Grafton.
• Exit 52: 7-10 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 Water St., Grafton.
• Overhead Dog: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery Inc, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Trilogy: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.
• Bob Gleason: 3-6 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Saloon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton.
• Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament: 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Hawg Pit BBQ, 821 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Godfrey Family Fun Fest: 5-9:30 p.m., Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
• Jerseyville: 8-10 p.m., American Legion Post #492, 300 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Jerseyville.
• Edwardsville: at dusk, American Legion, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.
• Granite City: at dusk, Coolidge Junior High, 3231 Nameoki Road, Granite City
• Troy: Fireworks: at dusk, Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy.
• Litchfield: at dusk, Lake Lou Yaeger, 4943 Beach House Trail, Litchfield
• July 4th Block Party: 5-8 p.m., R-Church, 3375 Fehling Road, Granite City.
• Watermelon in the Park: 6 p.m., Coolidge Park, Granite City.
• D-Lux Duo: 1-8 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• One Hour Mississippi and Illinois River Cruise: 2-3 p.m., Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St., Grafton.
• Yacht Rockers: 2-6 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.
• Jim Bergman: 2-5 p.m., The Bloody Bucket Saloon, 201 E. Main St., Grafton.
• Sit and Stand Chair Yoga: 3-4 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.
• Strengthen and Strech Gentle Yoga: 6-7 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.
• Women's Step Study: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.
• Men's Step Study: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.
• Alton Godfrey Rotary Club Meetings: 6 p.m., Gentelin’s On Broadway, 122 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Al-Anon Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Bridge Church, E. 12th St., Alton. For more information, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.
• For information about Al-Anon Meetings, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.
Dylan Suttles joined The Telegraph in Alton in January 2019. He covers Alton, Godfrey, education, health and new businesses in the Alton area.