250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park
Wed, Jul 01 , 2026 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm
1209 Henry St., Alton, IL 62002
Kick off opening night of 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park on July 1! Enjoy a giant birthday cake, eating contests, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun as Alton celebrates America’s 250th birthday in star-spangled style!
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.)
• Giant birthday cake from Duke Bakery
• Kids donut hole eating contest
• Adult donut eating contest
• Live music by Sheafor and Simes
• Food and drink trucks
• Kids activities, including face painting and balloon artists
Come relish in this star-spangled event along the Mississippi River!
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