The Ultimate 2026 Fireworks and Drone Show Guide

America 250 celebrations are set across the Riverbend. Find your show.

Jun 15, 2026 11:01 AM Jun 22, 2026 3:35 PM

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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

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

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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