Lots of events to celebrate Independence Day coming up across the region.
The federal holiday, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
Every year we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and patriotic events.
Here is a growing list of Independence Day events across the region...
June 27
Johnston City
- Fireworks Spectacular
- Arrowhead Lake
- Gates open at 5 p.m., Fireworks at dark
- Music, food, vendors, kids fun field
June 27 - June 28
Vanduser
- Gravietts Memorial Ball Field
- 6/27 at 5 p.m. - 6/28 at 11:59 p.m.
- Fish Fry, Pageant, Parade, Crawfish Boil, Fireworks
June 28
Carmi
- White County Fairgrounds
- Fireworks at Dark
- Sponsors: Taylor Eye Care, The First National Bank of Allendale, Warren Service Company, Rice Motor Company, and Huck’s
June 29
Oak Ridge
- Cape County Cowboy Church, 220 Orchid Lane, Oak Ridge
- 7:30 p.m.
- Music and fireworks
July 2 - July 5
Steeleville
- Steeleville American Legion BBK Post 480
- 7/2 at 5 p.m. - 7/5 at 11 p.m.
July 3 - July 5
Marion
- July 3rd, 4th and 5th
- Music, Games, Food, Bingo, Kid activities, Car show, Fireworks
July 4th
Anna
- Anna City Park, 185 Herman Wright Drive
- 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Music, food trucks, fireworks
Carbondale
- 715 South University Avenue
- 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Stained glass making workshop
- 207 W. Main Street, Carbondale
- 11 a.m.
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Carbondale City and SIU Independence Day fireworks display
- 9:15 p.m.
- Bantera Bank - Parking lots 37 and 52
De Soto
- 2154 Oak Street Ext.
- 3 p.m.
- Food, games, swimming, fireworks
Du Quoin
- Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
- 3 p.m. - Dusk - Fireworks at dark
- Music, Vendors, Car Show, Fireworks
Harrisburg
- 121 Veterans Drive
- 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Music, food trucks, fireworks
Jackson
- 7:04 a.m. - Dark
- 5K run, Car show, Mud Volleyball, Food stands, Live music and fireworks
Mt. Vernon
- 100 Aviation Drive
- 5 p.m.
Poplar Bluff
- Downtown Poplar Bluff
- 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Parade, fireworks
Tamms
- George Croft Memorial Park
- Live music, BBQ, Fireworks
- Cornhole - 9 a.m.
- Food - 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Car Show - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fireworks - 10 p.m.
July 5
Eldorado
- 2214 N. Main Street
- 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Vendors, inflatables, food, 5K, fireworks
Grand Chain
- Event by Grand Chain Vineyards
- 495 Lighthouse Lane
- Start time at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Marion
- 201 East Longstreet Road
- 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Whittington
- 14931 State Highway 37
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Food trucks, live music, fireworks
