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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/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Parade,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Belleville Book Festival and Literary Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Belleville Book Festival & Literary Market!\nFriday- 6 p.m. @ Belleville Books: Award-winning author\, David Benjamin\, will share opening festival remarks entitled\, “What’s So Funny?”\, followed by a book signing of his new mystery novel\, Upstairs. Light refreshments will be served.\nSaturday- 10am to 4pm- “The Literary Market” on the sidewalks and inside “Blanquart’s Vintage Market”\, “I Had That Vintage Toys” and “Local Lucy’s”-\nVendors include: Adams Publications\, Inc.\, Belleville Aspiring Writers Group\, Crafty Dreams by Manda\, Hexenbuckel Field Guide\, Nic’s Sola Wood Flowers\, Author Luke Naliborski\, Public Defender Art + Zines\, Ragz and Relics and poet Patricia Sauer\nOther Festival Activites:\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Dr Seuss Storytime\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Author Dominic Dorsey\, discussing and signing his new YA novel\, Shadow Scholar: Lessons in the Dark.\nNoon-2pm Marjorie Handy singing smooth jazz\n1-3 p.m. @ Belleville Books\, I Had That Vintage Toys & Local Lucy’s: More than 20 authors will sign their books at three locations. Books are for purchase.\n4 p.m. @ Belleville Books: A free Writing Class with author and screenwriter\, Adam Sydney.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-book-festival-and-literary-market/
LOCATION:20 & 26 East Main Street\, 20 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Books":MAILTO:rob@bellevillebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T083000
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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:Organ Concert: Featuring Juan Cardona
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting concert by Juan Cardona at the Lincoln Theatre\, brought to you by the St Louis Theatre Organ Society. \nJuan Cardona\, Jr. is a Connecticut-based organist who began studying piano and organ at age seven and earned a BFA in classical organ from the University of Connecticut\, studying with Angela Salcedo and later refining his theatre organ skills with Jelani Eddington. He has served as House Organist for the Thomaston Opera House for over 30 years and the Bardavon Opera House for more than 25 years\, and regularly performs concerts and silent films nationwide. His notable appearances include opening for the Boston Pops\, the Russian National Ballet\, and performing with artists such as Neil Sedaka\, Tito Puente\, and members of Phantom of the Opera. A specialist in silent film accompaniment\, Juan has performed over 30 films and was featured at the American Theatre Organ Society’s 2022 National Convention. Outside of music\, he is a Wireless Network Engineer\, enjoys radio-controlled model airplanes\, and pursues culinary interests.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/organ-concert-featuring-juan-cardona/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Music,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Puppy Love - Adoption Event & Spaw Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day with our furry loved ones by treating them to a spaw day and ourselves to coffee & donuts! We will have a kissing booth to raise money for a local shelter and take advantage of discounts in the store! Spence Pet Rescue will be onsite with adoptable dogs!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/puppy-love-adoption-event-spaw-day/
LOCATION:The Barkery\, 335 W Main St\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Barkery":MAILTO:lynette@itsthebarkery.com
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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Feast with us for Mardi Gras! We will have an outdoor Seafood Boil\, a special Mardi Gras menu\, and our regular menu available. The outdoor bar will be open from 1p-7p. Family friendly!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/mardi-gras-block-party/
LOCATION:Charlie’s Place\, 200 Mascoutah Ave\, Belleville\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Bierstacheln Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some winter fun as we celebrate our 3rd Bierstacheln (beer stabbing) Winter Festival! Buy a custom half liter mug (or bring your own) and enjoy the old German tradition of warming beer with a campfire heated stainless rod. \nThis hot poking will caramelize residual sugars in the beer\, changing the flavor as well as releasing additional CO2 to enhance the mouthfeel. \nOur dopplebock is specially brewed for the event but feel free to try our other beers\, ciders\, or mead as well! \nEvent is rain or shine and the colder the better!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/bierstacheln-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Shoehorn Brewing\, 225 E Main St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Group Obedience Class
DESCRIPTION:🐾 Exciting News! 🐾\nK9 Companions Dog Traning\, LLC has partnered with The Barkery to offer group training classes on the first Monday of every month!\n✨ Class Details:\nCost: $60 per class or 4 classes for $220\nTime: 5:30 PM\nLength: Approximately 1 hour\nThis class is a great introduction for puppies\, older dogs who haven’t had much formal training\, or any dog parent looking for guidance and confidence in their training journey.\n🛍️ Come a little early or stick around after class to shop at The Barkery while you’re there!\nSpots are limited—looking forward to training with you and your pups!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/group-obedience-class/
LOCATION:The Barkery\, 335 W Main St\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Shopping,Sports / Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T080000
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SUMMARY:Main Street Shop Hop
DESCRIPTION:Belleville Main Street Shop Hop 🛍️✨\nThink bar crawl… but for shops! Save the date for Saturday\, January 24th and hop your way through Belleville Main Street businesses for a fun day of shopping and surprises. \nEach stop brings something new\, so grab your friends and make a day of it! Come early for a cup of coffee\, then stick around for drinks or a bite to eat. Be sure to check back here for participating businesses\, hours\, and specials. PLUS one lucky Shop Hop attendee will win $50 in Downtown Dollars! \nExplore all our shops here: https://www.bellevillemainstreet.net/merchants-retail
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/main-street-shop-hop/
LOCATION:local lucy’s\, 122 Main Street\, Belleville\, 62221
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Heart & Soul 4 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Elated Hearts is celebrating their 4 year mark in Downtown Belleville. Come celebrate with us. Sample products\, join in on mini workshops and meet some of our local artisans.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/heart-soul-4-year-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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