The Ultimate 2026 Fireworks and Drone Show Guide

RIVERBEND – As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Riverbend is ringing in the anniversary with a bang. Here’s the ultimate fireworks and drone show guide for 2026.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026

Godfrey

• What: Beverly Farm’s Annual Fireworks Display
• Where: Beverly Farm
• When: 9–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1594388006023273&set=pb.100063562664610.-2207520000&type=3

Trenton

• What: America 250 Bash
• Where: Trenton City Park
• When: 6 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/1564640485448413?active_tab=about

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026

Brighton

• What: Independence Day at the Park
• Where: Schneider Park
• When: Fireworks at dusk
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=987396454021699&set=a.116986561062697

Carlyle

• What: Carlyle Lake’s Fireworks Spectacular
• Where: Dam West Recreation Area at Carlyle Lake
• When: Fireworks at dusk
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1065595639457298&set=pcb.1065595662790629

Fairview Heights

• What: America 250 Celebration with drone show
• Where: Fairview Heights City Hall Lawn
• When: 5–10 p.m.
• More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53057

Greenfield

• What: Fireworks by the Lake
• Where: Greenfield City Lake
• When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1626986459431609&set=a.523524669777799

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026

Vandalia

• What: Vandalia Summerfest
• Where: Vandalia Lake
• When: 5 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/1382852540188462

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026

Albers

• What: Albers Blast-Off Parade and Fireworks
• Where: American Legion Post 1026
• When: 4 p.m. to midnight; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/987612140630237

Alton

• What: 250 on the Mississippi – Downtown Alton
• Where: Alton Amphitheater
• When: 5–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
• More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52543

Greenville

• What: Bond County Fourth Fest
• Where: Downtown Greenville
• When: 4–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/BondCountyFourthFest

O’Fallon

• What: America 250th Celebration
• Where: O’Fallon Community Park
• When: 10 a.m. to dark; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/739803585599098

South Roxana

• What: Independence Day Celebration
• Where: Connect Church
• When: 5–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Wood River

• What: 250 Celebration
• Where: Belk Park
• When: 4–10 p.m.; drone show at 9:15 p.m.
• More information: https://riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52864

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026

Edwardsville

• What: Fireworks and festival
• Where: American Legion
• When: 4–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53032

Gillespie

• What: Gillespie Lake Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show
• Where: Gillespie Lake
• When: 10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/984987430783963

Godfrey

• What: Family Fun Fest
• Where: Glazebrook Park
• When: 5–9:15 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
• More information: https://visitgodfrey.com/calendar/family-fun-fest/

Granite City

• What: Patriots in the Park
• Where: Wilson Park
• When: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1437461635084681&set=a.233925798771610

Highland

• What: 4th of July Celebration
• Where: Korte Rec Center
• When: 8:30–9 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1350147463845769/

Jerseyville

• What: Independence Day Fireworks
• Where: American Legion Post 492
• When: Fireworks at dusk

Litchfield

• What: Litchfield Fireworks Display
• Where: Lake Lou Yaeger
• When: 5–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
• More information: https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/litchfield-fireworks-display-2026/

Mascoutah

• What: City of Mascoutah Annual Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration
• Where: Scheve Park
• When: 4–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/4491046917841366

Troy

• What: Troy’s 4th of July 250th Celebration
• Where: Tri-Township Park
• When: 1–10 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53148

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026

Grafton

• What: Grafton Fireworks on the Riverfront
• Where: Downtown Grafton
• When: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/899775899454768

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026

Bunker Hill

• What: Bunker Hill Firefighter’s Picnic
• Where: New Lake Road in Bunker Hill
• When: 3 p.m. to midnight; fireworks begin at dusk
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/4449293051977474

Brighton

• What: 250 Years of Freedom, One Hell of a Celebration
• Where: Tri-County Rod and Gun Club
• When: 12 p.m. to dusk; fireworks at dusk
• More information:https://www.facebook.com/tri.county.rod.gunclub/

Are we missing a fireworks or drone show? Let us know! Email sydney@riverbender.com with the details and we’ll add you to our list!