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SUMMARY:Mimosas\, Margaritas\, & Music Walk
DESCRIPTION:Mimosas\, Margaritas and Music Walk assists in raising funds for all the entertainment at the 45th Annual Belleville Oktoberfest! \nPurchase tickets now in person with cash at Bennie’s Pizza Pub or Venmo @BellevilleOktoberfest \n$30 per person in advance or $35 day of per person \nWalk starts and ticket pick up will be at Bennie’s Pizza Pub on 8/15/26 from 10am-12pm \nEnjoy 10 4 oz samples or margaritas and mimosas while enjoying live music and helping raise funds for the Belleville Oktoberfest! Plus you will receive a $5 Beer Token Voucher to be redeemed during Belleville Oktoberfest September 18th and 19th.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/mimosas-margaritas-music-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Oktoberfest Committee":MAILTO:Cari@metrolock.net
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Pickle Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Not just any dill\, a big dill! It’s time to celebrate a fan favorite – PICKLES!\n\nWe are teaming up to bring you amazing food and drinks; and we are here to get creative. Save the date\, and tune in as your favorite Main Street businesses showcase what we are sure will pickle your fancy!\nThis event is put on by and is inside the individual businesses. It is free to attend\, no tickets or registration required. Come and go as you please\, visit your beloved spots\, or find a new fave. Bring the whole family and explore beautiful Downtown Belleville!! Each location will have their specials and hours listed.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/3rd-annual-pickle-palooza/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sugar High":MAILTO:sugarhigh618@gmail.com
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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:2026 Memorial Day Parade
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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:Onesie Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The coziest bar crawl in Belleville around is BACK! Get your onesies ready for January 17th!! \nBar Crawl Registration will open Jan 17 at 11am\, at Big Daddy’s 618\, 313 E Main. \nDonations will be going towards the Belleville Schools in need. Your $10 Donation to participate in this year’s bar crawl includes:\n– a slice of pizza from Bennie’s\n– raffle ticket\n– Big Daddy’s 618 Cup with $5 refills on onesie punch\n– Free shuttle\n– Live Music \nParticipating Locations:\nBennie’s Pizza Pub\nBig Daddy’s 618\nThe Corner Chill & Grill\nChaos\nThe Office Lounge\nTavern on Main\nCopper Fire\nSugar High\nFridays South\nSullivans\nShoehorn Brewing\nRachel’s Sidebar\nCharlie’s Place\nMargaritas\nSPACES\nSilver Creek Sports & Social\nSchatze’s \nBooze raffle will be drawn at Big Daddy’s 618 at 6:30pm! \nShuttle stops continuous loop stopping at each spot every 30 minutes:\n– Big Daddy’s 618\n– Sullivans\n– The Corner Chill & Grill\n– Friday’s South\n– Charlie’s Place\n– Bennie’s Pizza Pub\n– Rachel’s Sidebar \nThank you to our sponsors!! \nHosted by: Bennie’s Pizza Pub\, Big Daddy’s 618\, and Bar Buddies \nThis crawl is an event to raise funds for Bar Buddies 618\, LLC a 501 (C) (3) entity. Donations that are made and funds raised at this event and our other events help support local schools\, businesses and other charitable causes throughout the year.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/onesie-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Bennie's Pizza Pub":MAILTO:mariah@benniespizzapub.net
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SUMMARY:Optimist Club of Belleville Santa Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Optimist Club of Belleville invites you to attend the 2025 Santa Parade on Friday\, November 28th at 10:00AM starting at the intersection of North 3rd and West A streets in Downtown Belleville. The route will proceed south on 3rd street to West Main and continue on East Main Street until Forest Avenue. \n  \nTo participate in this year’s parade\, please view the forms shared on The Optimist Club of Belleville’s Facebook page (forms must be submitted by 11/7/2025).
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/optimist-club-of-belleville-santa-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Basic Witches \nGrab your broomsticks\, it’s time to stir up some trouble… because the 4th Annual Witches Brew Walk is bubbling back—and it’s more fab-boo-lous than ever! 🕸️🎃\nThis frightfully fun event is TOTALLY FREE\, so don’t ghost us—creep it real and come get your spook on! 👻\n🧹 Need a lift? No magic carpet required! We’ve conjured up a trolley to whisk you around—ride or glide between stops as you haunt the town. 🚋💨\n🕓 The cauldron starts bubbling at 4 PM\, and the witching hour lasts ’til the businesses close their crypts.\nStart your eerie evening at Venue on Main to snag your Witches Bingo Card. 🧛‍♀️ Each square casts a deal or special from a local biz—get a BINGO\, and you might just hex your way into some spook-tacular prizes! 🎁✨ \nStarting point is Venue on Main to pick up your BINGO Card 4pm-?
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/downtown-belleville-witches-brew-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Venue on Main":MAILTO:Venuebelleville@gmail.com
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