250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park

Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park celebration in Alton!

Grab a bite to eat, wear your red, white and blue, and celebrate the Fourth of July with fun for the whole family.

Event highlights:

Wednesday, July 1 | Haskell Park (4-8 p.m.)

• 4 p.m. - Alton Mayor to proclaim July 1 as Duke Day to honor Duke Bakery.
• 4 – 8 p.m. - Enjoy live music from Sheafor and Simes throughout the evening.
• 4 – 8 p.m. - Family-friendly activities available throughout the event, including a balloon artist, face painting, food trucks, and more.
• 5 p.m. - Kids Bike Parade led by the Middletown Neighbors Group. Children are encouraged to bring and decorate their bikes before parading around the park sidewalks.
• 6 p.m. - Kids Donut Hole Eating Contest featuring donuts holes from Duke Bakery.
• 7 p.m. - Adult Donut Eating Contest featuring donuts from Duke Bakery.
• Sticker Crafts and Interactive Easel hosted by Pride Inc.. Kids can color stickers, decorate cardboard garbage cans, and share messages about their favorite Alton-area parks.
• Tricorn Hat Crafts hosted by Friends of Lucy Haskell Playhouse. Children and adults can create and decorate Revolutionary War-inspired tricorn hats inside the playhouse. Supplies provided free of charge.

Come relish in this star-spangled event along the Mississippi River!