July 3

Homer Freedom and Music Festival

Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:

Wednesday July 3
4pm – Food Trucks Arrive
5pm – Beer Tent Opens
6-8pm – Stage performance by Rock Posse
9-11pm – Stage performance by X-Krush

Fisher Fireworks and Food Trucks

The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.

Monticello Freedom Fest

The Monticello Freedom Fest will be held at Lodge Park in Monticello on July 3rd. The festivities will start at 4 p.m. with kid’s games, food vendors, music, balloons, novelties, airbrush, stuffed animals and a raffle. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. There will be parking at Washington School which is located on Rt. 105 South of Monticello, and buses will be available to transport to and from Lodge Park. The Trailblazers located North of Lodge Park also provides parking . No shuttle from Trailblazers. Monticello Railway offers a Fireworks Train which departs from Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello at 8 p.m. Please make reservations for the train. Eli Field also has a place to watch fireworks with activities.

St. Joseph Fourth of July Parade

4th of July Parade on July 3rd
Location: St Joseph, IL
Date: July 3rd, 2024
Start: St Joseph Middle School
Time: 6:30PM (Line up 6PM)
End: St Joseph Sports Complex

NOTE: Date and Time change from years past.

Rantoul Freedom Celebration

Fireworks at dusk at the Rantoul Aviation Center 

July 4

Champaign County Freedom Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day with us as we host a series of safe and enjoyable community events on July 4th. The Champaign County Freedom Celebration, proudly sponsored by the City of Champaign, invites you to join in the festivities under the theme of “America Celebrates Pride Of the Heartland” From morning till night, there will be an array of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages. Don’t miss out on the Youth Run, 5K Run/Walk, Parade, Live Entertainment, and Fireworks. Here’s the schedule for the day:

• Youth Run: Lace up your sneakers and join us at 8:30 AM for an energetic Youth Run.
• 5K Run/Walk: Get your heart pumping and participate in the 5K Run/Walk starting at 9:05 AM.
• Parade: Experience the vibrant Parade at 11:05 AM, showcasing the spirit of patriotism and community.
• Evening Entertainment: As the sun sets, the evening entertainment kicks off at 7:00 PM, promising a memorable experience for everyone.
• Fireworks: Finally, at dusk (around 9:15 PM), be enchanted by a dazzling display of fireworks that will light up the night sky.

Homer Freedom and Music Festival

Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:

Thursday July 4
9:30am – Parade
10:30am-5pm – Dunk Tank, Water Gun Area, Smoke House (sponsored by Homer Fire Dept), Kiddie Train, Beer Tent opens
10:30am-12pm – Stage performance The Logan Kirby Band
11am-12pm – Indoor entertainment Dan Gough Magic
12pm -1pm – Stage performance Logan Allen Music
1-2:30pm – Indoor entertainment by Andrew Magic
2:30-3:30 – Stage performance Zach& Perry Dable Acoustic Duo
3-4pm – Kids/teens/Adults Egg Race
3:30-5pm – Stage performance Allnighter
5-7pm – Stage performance Caleb Cook Band
7-9pm – Final stage performance Big Guns

Oakwood Fourth of July Celebration

Oakwood is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, kicking off the day with the Oakwood Fire Department pancake and sausage breakfast from 6-10AM.

The Fourth of July parade will be at 11am, traveling South on Oakwood from Collett to Park and East on Park to Scott. It will end on Scott next to the Oakwood Grade School. 

Fireworks will be at dusk. They will be shot off on East North Main.

Seymour

Seymour hosts an annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m., followed by a car show in the afternoon and fireworks at the Seymour Fire Department at dusk.

Bellflower

July 5

Farmer City Raceway

The Farmer City Raceway will host a Fan Appreciation Night with a full race show and fireworks. General admission is $5.