Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here’s a list of events

PEORIA, Ill. – Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days.

In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM on the riverfronts.  The show is billed as the top fireworks show in the state of Illinois, and among the top 2% in the entire country.

The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30 P.M., preceded by a flyover of a C-130H Hercules from the 182nd Airlift Wing of the Illinois National Guard.  The national anthem will take place at 9:20 P.M. by Eric Norman of the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by reigning Festival of Lights Queen Janessa Brown.

A full schedule of events and activities for Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM can be found here.

Here is a look at what other cities and towns are doing to celebrate the 4th of July:

• July 3rd
  • Morton
    • Fireworks show at McClallen Park at dark.  Gates open at 4:00 P.M.
  • Roanoke
    • Fireworks at dusk at Mt. Jumbo, between Mill and Randolph Streets
    • Cruise-in on Main St. from 3:00 – 10:00 P.M.
• July 4th
  • West Peoria
    • Parade at 10:00 A.M.
    • Flag raising ceremony at around 11:30 A.M.
  • Pekin
    • Unveiling of 1977 time capsule at City Hall, 9:00 A.M.
    • “Honor American Celebration” at Pekin Memorial Stadium, fireworks at nightfall
  • Eureka
    • Fireworks at dusk at Eureka Lake
  • Chillicothe
    • Fireworks at Three Sisters Park, 9:15 P.M.
• July 5th
  • Spring Bay
    • Celebration at American Legion, starting at 5:30 P.M., $10 admission
    • Fireworks at dusk