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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Choi\, conductor \nMENDELSSOHN St. Paul Overture \nHAYDN The Heavens are Telling from Creation (Performed at the first Philharmonic Concert on January 26\, 1867) \nMENDELSSOHN He Watching Over Israel from Elijah \nThanks be to God from Elijah \nTCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/tchaikovsky-fireworks/
LOCATION:St. Paul United Church of Christ\,\, 115 W B St\,\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220
CATEGORIES:America 250,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philharmonic Society of Belleville":MAILTO:info@bellevillephilharmonic.org
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SUMMARY:Honoring the Legacy 5K
DESCRIPTION:The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk seeks to honor the many who have given their lives in defense of our country. \nThe run helps support Trail Life and American Heritage Girl Troops IL-0078 in the Belleville area in their efforts to promote patriotism\, good citizenship\, and a love for the military through the programs offered. \nEvent details and schedule\nRegistration \n$30 received NLT May 5; $35 May 6 to race day — T-shirt guaranteed if registered & paid NLT May 5\nMake checks out to TrailLife Troop IL-0078 and send to Honoring The Legacy 5K\, 225 S. Pennsylvania Ave\, Belleville IL 62220\nOnline registration will be open now through Monday\, May 25.\nPaper packet registration can be picked up at Toolen’s Running Start\, 3220 Green Mt Crossing Dr\, O’Fallon\, IL 62269\, through Saturday\, May 23\nIn-person registration on Saturday\, May 23 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start\nIn-person registration on Monday\, May 25\, 7:30-8:15am\, before the race.\nPacket Pickup \nSat\, May 23\, 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start\,\n3220 Green Mount Crossing Dr\, Shiloh\, IL 62269\nPacket Pickup/Late Registration: Mon\, May 25\, 7:30-8:15 am at Laderman Park\,\n1105 Mascoutah Ave\, Belleville\, IL 62220\nRace Event Schedule \n7:30 am – Race Check-In\n8:30 am – National Anthem\n8:45 am – Race start\n9:45 am – Award ceremony \nCourse Description \nThe course begins and ends at Laderman Park in Belleville\, Illinois and will run downtown Belleville. \nParking \nThere is parking available in Laderman Park. Exiting the park will not be available until after all the runners/walkers have completed the race. Please be safe. \nAwards \nMedals for top three male and female finishers in each age category (14 & under\, 15-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70+)\nAwards for top three male and female Overall and Masters Division finishers\nWhat To Bring \nBring essentials like comfortable running attire\, proper footwear\, a water bottle for hydration\, and a towel for post-race cleanup.\nBib provided in packet attached to shirt\nGood thoughts for cool weather!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/honoring-the-legacy-5k/
LOCATION:Laderman Park\, 1105 Mascoutah Ave.\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Sports / Recreation,Walk/Run
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SUMMARY:2026 Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/2026-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:One City\, Many Stories: Belleville History Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America 250 with a fun\, free day of local history in downtown Belleville!\nYou’ll explore:\n• Historical demonstrations\n• Exhibits and workshops\n• Short films\n• Live music\n• Lincoln in Belleville walking tour\n• Hands-on activities for all ages
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/one-city-many-stories-belleville-history-field-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Non-Profit
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Clair County HIstorical Society":MAILTO:stcchs.curator@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Freedom Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREEDOM FEST Incorporated is a Not-For-Profit\, that is dedicated to honor Military Veterans and/or First Responders through Charitable contributions.  This year\, funds will be raised for “HONOR FLIGHT.”  We are holding an outdoor Music Festival at the Southern Illinois Justice Center Campus\, formerly Lindenwood University\, Belleville\, 2300 West Main Street\, on Friday\, June 26 & Saturday\, June 27\, 2026. \nThe music line-up includes national recording artists\, HEAD EAST.  Other groups include Aragon\, a KSHE house band with Guns n’ Roses drummer; long time local favorite Boulderdash; hottest new country group\, Shotgun Creek; House Shakers with former members of the SMASH band; Ainad Shrine Drum & Bugle Corp; Clinton County’s own\, with the brother of Lead man from HEAD EAST\, Repeat Offenders\, and others. \nOn Friday\, we will operate from 5PM until 11PM.  Saturday\, we will open the gates at 12:30PM\, following the City’s 250th USA Anniversary Parade\, which will end at our venue.  Music starts at 2PM and concludes with HEAD EAST performing from 8PM until 9:30PM.  We will close around 10PM\, depending on our crowd.  Later\, warranted. \nThere will have food Vendors\, Veteran Information booths and other activities for our clientele\, such as a photo booth\, possibly a character artist\, clowns\, etc. \nThis event is being organized by the Ainad Shrine’s\, Legion of Honor and the Belleville Gear Jammers Car Club. \nFor additional information\, you may contact: \nBarry R Gregory\, 618-616-0338\, barry_gregory@yahoo.com or \nRyan Rothweiler\, 618-444-3000\, rlr1116@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/freedom-fest-2/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:The CAMPUS\, 2300 W Main St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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SUMMARY:Liberty and Legacy Parade: A Hometown Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The City of Belleville will hold the Liberty and Legacy Parade commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, at 11:00 a.m. and we hope that you will join us. We have included a letter from Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer\, an entry form\, parade guidelines\, and a map. Please review\, and if you would like to join us\, please return to Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer\, via email at jmeyer@belleville.net\, or via mail at 101 S Illinois Street\, Belleville\, IL 62220.  Please return the registration no later than May 20\, 2026. \nBelleville’s Liberty and Legacy Parade Information
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/liberty-and-legacy-parade-a-hometown-celebration-of-americas-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:City Hall\, test\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:Freedom Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREEDOM FEST Incorporated is a Not-For-Profit\, that is dedicated to honor Military Veterans and/or First Responders through Charitable contributions.  This year\, funds will be raised for “HONOR FLIGHT.”  We are holding an outdoor Music Festival at the Southern Illinois Justice Center Campus\, formerly Lindenwood University\, Belleville\, 2300 West Main Street\, on Friday\, June 26 & Saturday\, June 27\, 2026. \nThe music line-up includes national recording artists\, HEAD EAST.  Other groups include Aragon\, a KSHE house band with Guns n’ Roses drummer; long time local favorite Boulderdash; hottest new country group\, Shotgun Creek; House Shakers with former members of the SMASH band; Ainad Shrine Drum & Bugle Corp; Clinton County’s own\, with the brother of Lead man from HEAD EAST\, Repeat Offenders\, and others. \nOn Friday\, we will operate from 5PM until 11PM.  Saturday\, we will open the gates at 12:30PM\, following the City’s 250th USA Anniversary Parade\, which will end at our venue.  Music starts at 2PM and concludes with HEAD EAST performing from 8PM until 9:30PM.  We will close around 10PM\, depending on our crowd.  Later\, warranted. \nThere will have food Vendors\, Veteran Information booths and other activities for our clientele\, such as a photo booth\, possibly a character artist\, clowns\, etc. \nThis event is being organized by the Ainad Shrine’s\, Legion of Honor and the Belleville Gear Jammers Car Club. \nFor additional information\, you may contact: \nBarry R Gregory\, 618-616-0338\, barry_gregory@yahoo.com or \nRyan Rothweiler\, 618-444-3000\, rlr1116@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/freedom-fest-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The CAMPUS\, 2300 W Main St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250
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SUMMARY:Freedom Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come and join St. Matthew Church for a picnic\, activities for all ages\, and music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The program will include the choir and the orchestra and will be outside on the St. Matthew grounds. Picnic begins at 5:00 p.m. with the music program beginning at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/freedom-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Music
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