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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: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:This is a music festival to celebrate our freedoms here in the USA\, by honoring those who have fought and continue to fight to protect our nation\, our Veterans and first responders\, through charitable donations. Our first event will be held at the Southern Illinois Justice Center\, formerly Lindenwood\, Belleville Campus. There will be grandstand seating and field seating\, if you bring your lawn chair or blanket. \nIn addition to live music\, there will be food booths\, veteran information booths and displays. \nThe charity for this year will be “Honor Flight.” \nNO outside food or beverage allowed. There is a clear bag policy\, as well. \nAdvance tickets: $30 Dailey or Weekend Pass $50\nDay of Event: $40; Weekend Pass $70 \nFRIDAY\, June 26\, 2026\, 5PM -10:30PM\nSATURDAY\, June 27\, 2026\, 3PM – 10:30PM
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/freedom-fest/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois Justice Center\, formerly Lindenwoodd\, Belleville\, 2600 West Main\, St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Food and Drink,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="FREEDOMFEST":MAILTO:barry_gregory@yahoo.com
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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 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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