Creal Springs — Friday, July 2
Dippy Motsinger Park – Dusk
Classic car show begins at 6:00.
Du Quoin — Friday, July 2
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds — 9:15
Enter Gate 4 off of Jackson Street only; the front gate to the fairgrounds will be closed.
Golconda — Friday, July 2
Golconda Marina – Dusk
Family activities on the courthouse lawn begin at 5:00. A free concert by Mason Ramsey begins on the courthouse lawn at 6:30. A boat parade, followed by fireworks, happens at the Golconda Marina at dusk.
Lake of Egypt — Friday, July 2
Marion Elks Property (11615 Lake of Egypt Road) – Dusk
Metropolis — Friday, July 2
Harrah’s Parking Lot (100 East Front Street) – 9:15
$5 cash only entry fee. Proceeds benefit a local school supply drive.
West Frankfort — Friday, July 2
West Frankfort Community Park – Dusk
Goreville — Saturday, July 3
City Park – 9:00
The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. A car show at the high school parking lot begins at 1:00. Live music at 6:00. Family activities and vendors will be set up all day at the park.
Anna — Sunday, July 4
Anna City Park – 9:00
Live music at the amphitheater begins at 5:00. Fireworks begin at 9:00. Food and drink available for purchase.
Carbondale — Sunday, July 4
SIU Banterra Center – 9:15
For the best viewing, spectators should park and watch the display from the Banterra Center parking lots 18 and 56. Overflow parking will be directed to lot 89, north of the Banterra Center.
At 6:00 p.m., campus road closures will begin and parking lots 37 and 52 will close. All cars must be removed by 6:00 p.m. Douglas Drive, from Evergreen to Lincoln, and Saluki Drive, from Douglas to Arena Drive, will be closed. The roads will reopen following the fireworks display.
Parking along Route 51 or other roadways to view the fireworks is prohibited.
Carterville — Sunday, July 4
Cannon Park – 9:00
Parking is on the south end of the park; access off of West Grand and Cannon Drive.
Christopher — Sunday, July 4
Dennison Park – Dark
Eldorado — Sunday, July 4
Eldorado Sports Complex – Dark
Food sales and family activities begin at 6:00.
Harrisburg — Sunday, July 4
Saline County Fairgrounds – 9:00
Herrin — Sunday, July 4
Herrin Memorial Park – Dusk
Marion — Sunday, July 4
Marion Knights of Columbus (1600 West White Street) – Dusk
Three nights of entertainment: July 2, 3, and 4. Carnival opens every night at 5:00. Live music every night at 7:00. Fireworks are July 4 at dusk.
Mt. Vernon — Sunday, July 4
Mt. Vernon Airport – Dusk
Kids Zone and food vendors begin at 5:00. Live music begins at 7:00.
Murphysboro — Sunday, July 4
Riverside Park – Dusk
Live music begins at 5:00. Food available for purchase.
Steeleville — Sunday, July 4
Steeleville High School Baseball Field – 9:00
Three days of entertainment: July 3, 4, and 5. Live music all three nights. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Monday.
Vienna — Sunday, July 4
Vienna Park – Dusk
