Celebrating the 4th in the Capital City | Springfield, Illinois | Visit Springfield

  • May 7, 2025
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  • Mike Riefler

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The festivities don't just happen on the 4th of July.  There are several days of entertainment and a few firework shows in the Capital City. 

July 3-5: Join Lincoln's New Salem for their Independence Day Celebration.  The celebration will feature period demonstrations and a reading the Declaration of Independence.

July 3: Bring your lawnchair and get the 4th of July weekend off to a rockin' start with Parker Barrow at the Levitt Amp concert in downtown Springfield.

July 3-4: Celebrate Amercia's pastime and come cheer the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes at Robin Roberts Stadium with a fireworks show after the game.  It's a fireworks double-header at the ball park, with postgame fireworks both July 3rd & July 4th 

July 4: For the runners out there, start your 4th of July off with an early morning run at Freedom Run 2025 at Centennial Park.

July 4: Knights Action Park hosts their 4th of July Extravaganza complete with music, food and a fireworks show.  Make it a full and fun 4th by hitting the Splash Kingdom water park during the day and sticking around for the extravaganza at night. 

July 4: The Springfield Park District (who turns 125 this year) will host a thematic concerts at the Carillon on Fridays from June 20 - August 8.  The July 4th concert is dedicated to Patriotic Music.  So bring your picnic basket and a blanket and enjoy.

July 4: Enjoy cold drinks, food, and Central Illinois' largest on water fireworks display at the Rock the Dock Independence Day Celebration.  Happening at the Lake Springfield Marina, the celebration also features live music.

Check out our Upcoming & Ongoing  for other fun things to do over the holiday week.

  Also check out our History Comes Alive Summer Program, including the Flag Lowering Ceremonies at Lincoln's Tomb, Ice Cream Socials at historic Edwards Place, Cooking demonstrations at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and other fun programs.

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