Where to see Fireworks
JULY 3, & 4th 2026 - Firework displays in and around Union County.
TAMMS ILLINOIS
Tamms will host its annual Independence Day celebration at George Croft Memorial Park on Front Street, with events preceding a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM on the 4th of July.
ANNA ILLINOIS
The City of Anna will host its Independence Day and "America 250" celebration on July 4th at Anna City Park, located at 301 W. Davie St. Festivities begin at noon, with live music from local bands starting at 6 p.m. and the grand fireworks show launching at dusk.
ALTO PASS ILLINOIS
Alto Pass (15 miles west of Ullin): Gather at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace on Saturday, July 4, starting at 7:00 p.m.. This free, family-friendly event offers a high-vantage point to watch distant regional fireworks displays across 250 degrees of the horizon.
VIENNA ILLINOIS
The City of Vienna is hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3. The event will be held at the Vienna Ball Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will feature food, DJ Jamie Simmons, and a fireworks display starting at 9:00 p.m
CARBONDALE ILLINOIS
The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University (SIU) will host their annual Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026, at the Banterra Center on the SIU campus The fireworks display is scheduled for 9:15 p.m
CAPE GIRADEAU MISSOURI
Cape Girardeau will celebrate the 4th of July with the "Riverfest: A Great American 250 Year Celebration" downtown. The event features live music, food vendors, and a fireworks spectacular launching over the Mississippi River at 9:00 p.m
PADUCAH KENTUCKY
Paducah's official Independence Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4 in historic downtown Paducah along the riverfront. The event features food trucks, live music, free Ferris wheel rides, and concludes with a professional 20-minute fireworks show over the Ohio River at 9:15 p.m.
