Bringing theBOOM!
July 4, 2025 | 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 3, 2023
Gates 6:00pm
Show 7:00pm
Monsters of Yacht Rock: CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing
Advance Price: $15, Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event.
Purchase Tickets
July 4, 2023
All Day
Street closures
5:00 pm
Music begins and vendors open up on Peoria Riverfront
6:00 pm
Kickapoo Junction on the Backroads Saloon Stage in Liberty Park
6:30 pm
KZ 102.3 Dance Party 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
Pledge of Allegiance
9:30 pm
Fireworks Display from ARTCO barges in the Illinois River
July 4, 2023
All Day
Bass Pro Drive through RiverFront Park closed to traffic
5:00 pm
Music begins and vendors open up on East Peoria Riverfront
7:00 pm
Illinois River shuts down to recreational traffic between the Murray Baker and Bob Michel Bridges
8:30 pm
Additional street closures begin
9:00 pm
Flyover of C-130H Hercules from local 182nd Airlift Wing of Illinois National Guard
9:20 pm
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
9:30 pm
Fireworks Display from ARTCO barges in the Illinois River
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make the 2025 Red White & Boom another successful event.
