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SUMMARY:First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nJon Goodson\, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records\, will be at the cafe spinning records\, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/first-fridays-at-longstory-coffee/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping
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SUMMARY:2026 Shriners Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:🎉 2026 Shriners Parade – Belleville\, Illinois 🎉 \nGet ready\, Belleville! The 2026 Shriners Parade is rolling into town bigger and better than ever. Shriners from all over\, along with local schools\, businesses\, clubs\, and units\, come together to create one of the biggest and longest parades in Southern Illinois. \nFrom colorful floats and marching units to classic cars and Shriner fun\, this is a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Bring the family\, grab a spot along the route\, and enjoy a parade filled with tradition\, pride\, and hometown spirit! \n“Having Fun Helping Kids” – Ainad Shriners
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/2026-shriners-day-parade/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Parade,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Bellevue Park Nights (06/12)
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a local band in the park before kicking back under the stars for a summer movie! Enjoy food trucks and activities for kids before the movie starts! Takes place once a month on a Friday! Bands start at 7pm\, movie starts at sunset. See full schedule below: \nMay 8 Band: Fanfare! Movie: Sing\nJune 12 Band: Dawn Weber Movie: The Greatest Showman\nJuly 10 Band: Magnifikats Movie: Finding Nemo\nAug 14 Band: St. Chuck Movie: Big Hero 6\nSpet 11 Band: Shortmist Movie: Moana 2
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/bellevue-park-nights-06-12/
LOCATION:Bandshell in Bellevue Park\, 401 Bellevue Park Dr\, Belleville\, 62226
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:parksnrec@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:St.Mary's Parish\, Alumni and Community Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Former\nAlumni\, parishioners and community come home and get together for an evening of fun with previous classmates young and old
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/st-marys-parish-alumni-and-community-homecoming/
LOCATION:St. Mary Parish\, 1706 W Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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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:Starry Night Campout
DESCRIPTION:Join Belleville Parks and Recreation at the Campus Stadium for a campout under the stars. Families will pitch their own tents. We will be watching a movie on the inflatable screen\, eating hot dogs\, playing games and making smores.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/starry-night-campout/
LOCATION:The CAMPUS\, 2300 W Main St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Sports / Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:parksnrec@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:The Great Puzzle Race
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 25th – 6:30-9:00PM \nDeadline to sign up is June 12th!\nCost is $10 per person ($5 for ages 6-11)\n2-4 people per table \nAttendance prizes and a prize for the 1st and 2nd place winners.\nBring your own drinks and snacks! Popcorn & lemonade will be provided. \nSponsored by St Paul UCC Mission and Christian Education teams.\nAll proceeds will be donated to Beacon\, which provides low-income people in need of furniture and household goods for a new beginning.\nRSVP by mailing or dropping off a check or cash to the office!\n115 W. B. St.\, Belleville\, IL 62220
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-great-puzzle-race/
LOCATION:St. Paul United Church of Christ\,\, 115 W B St\,\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Paul UCC Belleville%2C IL":MAILTO:swilhelm@stpaulucc.org
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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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