DAVENPORT, Iowa — July 4th is coming up quick, and the Quad Cities offer plenty of ways to celebrate. Return to your old favorites or find a new event - either way, you won't be bored this Independence Day.
Date & Time: July 3, starting @ 5 p.m.
Location: LeClaire Park & Bandshell in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL
Cost: Free
Get ready to celebrate a Quad Cities tradition with the bi-state fireworks showu.
Starting at 5 p.m., there will be family-friendly activities on both sides of the river leading up to the show. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. and will be fired off in sync to music on 97X WXLP Radio.
Spectators can watch the fireworks from LeClaire Park in Davenport, Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island or the Quad Cities River Bandits game at Modern Woodmen Park. Don't forget a lawn chair!
Date & Time: July 4, starting @ 10:00 a.m.
Location: State and Grant St., Bettendorf, IA
Cost: Free
The annual 4th of July Parade returns to downtown Bettendorf. The parade route starts at the intersection of 23rd St. and State St. heading east. It turns left onto Grant St. then heads west until 16th St., where it curves back to State St. and ends at 21st St.
Date & Time: July 4, starting @ 10:00 a.m.
Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, 328 East 8th St., DeWitt, IA
Cost: Free
Another 4th of July Parade can be found in DeWitt. The route starts at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is not required to participate, but you can send a description of your car to the number here for the radio commentators.
Date & Time: July 4, 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Park, 1010 6th Ave., DeWitt, IA
Cost: Free
Before and after DeWitt's parade, the DeWitt Chamber and parks & rec department is holding a pancake breakfast in Lincoln Park followed by live music and a pork chop lunch.
Date & Time: July 4, 9:00 a.m. - dusk
Location: Downtown Muscatine, riverfront and Pearl City Station, Muscatine, IA
Cost: Free
Muscatine is hosting an all-day 4th of July Celebration for all ages. The Kids Parade at 9:00 a.m. kicks off the day. The Community Parade starts at 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Muscatine, followed by the Almost Fireworks Fest at 5:00 p.m. The Honor Guard Ceremony is at 7:45 p.m., a performance by the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra is at 8:00 p.m. and fireworks start at dusk.
Date & Time: July 4, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Merrill Hotel, 119 West Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, IA
Cost: $75
For those seeking a more formal event, try watching fireworks over the Mississippi River while snacking on hors d'oeuvres and sipping a drink at The Merrill Hotel's Mississippi Ballroom.
Date & Time: July 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Annie Wittenmyer Family Aquatic Center, 2828 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA
Cost: $10 per family, up to five people
Families can visit Davenport's public pool at a special price on July 4. No pre-registration is required, and payment is taken onsite.
Date & Time: June 30, 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: RB&W District Park, 201 East 2nd St., Rock Falls, IL
Cost: Free
An hour's drive from the Quad Cities, Rock Falls is hosting an all-day festival with food, shopping and live music. The Sterling/Rock Falls Jaycees fireworks show will start at dusk and can be seen from the park.
Two other Eats 'N' Beats festivals will be held July 29 and Aug. 11 at the same location.
Date & Time: July 1, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA
Cost: Free
Food trucks, military displays and an Army Golden Knights Parachute Demo team display are taking over the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
Date & Time: July 4, starting @ 8:00 a.m.
Location: Riverview Park, Clinton, IA
Cost: Free
Clinton is hosting mini sports tournaments, carnival rides, a 1:00 p.m. parade, live music and more in an all-day celebration. Fireworks will start after the Lumberkings game.
Date & Time: July 4, starting @ 5:00 p.m.
Location: McMillan Park, 901 S. Walnut St., Mt Pleasant, IA
Cost: Free
The community celebration starts with a parade at 5:00 p.m., followed by free carnival activities. Fireworks will begin when it gets dark.
Date & Time: July 4, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Burlington, IA
Cost: Free
The city is holding races, games, a 4:00 p.m. parade and even a bullfrog race. Fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m.
Date & Time: July 4, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mercer County Fair Associates, 848 170th St., Aledo, IL
Cost: Free
Fireworks will begin at dusk and be shot from the Mercer County Fairgrounds. A concert will be held a few hours before at the Central Park Bandshell.
Date & Time: July 1, 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill Park, 600 H. K. Robinson Dr., Geneseo, IL
Cost: Free
Geneseo is hosting music, games, food and fun before a fireworks display at dusk.
Date & Time: July 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor St., Savanna, IL
Cost: Free
The community parade will step off at 6:00 p.m., but residents, organizations and businesses are encouraged to participate with decorated bicycles. Food will be sold before the fireworks show.
Date & Time: July 4, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main St., Galena, IL
Cost: Free
The parade will run along Galena's historic Main Street at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at Grant Park at dusk.
Date & Time: June 29 - July 2, times vary
Location: Grand Bear Resort, 2643 IL-178, North Utica, IL
Cost: Free (e-ticket required)
Grand Bear Resort, outside of Princeton IL, is hosting live music, food, mini golf and fireworks.
Date & Time: July 4, after dark
Location: Lake Storey Park, 1572 Machen Dr., Galesburg, IL
Cost: Free
WGIL and The Galesburg Lions Club are hosting a fireworks show with a synchronized soundtrack.
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