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Bringing theBOOM!

July 4, 2026 | Peoria & East Peoria Riverfront

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Red White & BOOM! is the Peoria area’s largest event, attracting an estimated 200,000 people on the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts. This massive fireworks display ranks among the top 2% in the nation.

Midwest Communications and its seven radio stations organize the event in conjunction with the Peoria Park District. It is supported with the help of several of our community-focused sponsors, volunteers and local organizations, in addition to roughly 20 law enforcment, military, and public safety agencies.

Event Schedule

July 2, 2026

CANCELLED
Due to Heat Advisory

Parrots of the Caribbean: CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing

July 3, 2026

Gates 6:00pm
Show 7:00pm

Tennessee Whiskey with Taylor Bruninga & the Bandits: CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing

Advance Price: $14.5, Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event.
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July 4, 2026

All Day

Street closures

1:00 pm

Riverfront access will be available

5:00 pm

Music begins and vendors open up on Peoria Riverfront

7:00 pm

Illinois River shuts down to recreational traffic between the Murray Baker and Bob Michel Bridges

8:30 pm

Bob Michel Bridge shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic

9:00 pm

Flyover of C-130H Hercules from local 182nd Airlift Wing of Illinois National Guard

9:20 pm

National Anthem performed by Master Sgt. Jose Lagunas from the 182d Airlift Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard
Pledge of Allegiance recited by Festival of Lights Queen Amira Dvorak

9:30 pm

Fireworks Display from ARTCO barges in the Illinois River

July 4, 2026

All Day

Bass Pro Drive through RiverFront Park closed to traffic west of Riverside Drive

5:00 pm

Riverfront Park opens

7:00 pm

Illinois River shuts down to recreational traffic between the Murray Baker and Bob Michel Bridges

8:30 pm

Bob Michel Bridge shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic

9:00 pm

Flyover of C-130H Hercules from local 182nd Airlift Wing of Illinois National Guard

9:20 pm

National Anthem performed by Master Sgt. Jose Lagunas from the 182d Airlift Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard
Pledge of Allegiance recited by Festival of Lights Queen Amira Dvorak

9:30 pm

Fireworks Display from ARTCO barges in the Illinois River