Springfield is excited to celebrate America 250 with a Fourth of July community celebration, capped off by a stunning fireworks display on the 4th of July!
Community partners are encouraged to join the excitement by creating business activations, promotions, and experiences that compliment this historic moment.
Let’s come together, collaborate and showcase Springfield’s creativity, hospitality, and patriotic spirit while welcoming residents and visitors to celebrate 250 years of America—right here at home.
A few things to know & how you can get in on the excitement:
On July 4th, in downtown Springfield, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host an unforgettable display of fireworks, celebrating our Nation’s 250th!
Visit Springfield has created a landing page on their website to pull together all of the excitement around the celebration in the capital city. All events that are activations related to the 250th are clearly marked with the 250 America Illinois logo on the main event listing page of the Visit Springfield site as well.
All area businesses are encouraged to consider an activation for the 4th of July celebration!
Please keep in mind the earlier the event is confirmed, the greater impact the marketing can have to attract participants and visitors.
Visit Springfield will be adding events to their website listing page and updating the America 250 in Springfield, IL landing page regularly throughout the year as events are provided to the marketing team.
Please send your confirmed event information directly to Mike Riefler at Visit Springfield via e-mail, Michael.riefler@springfield.il.us with the following information:
Name of business hosting event
Event description – what will an attendee of the event expect to experience
Address of event
Phone number for contact
Contact name
A website or Facebook event link where the event is listed
1-3 high resolution photos for the event with permission to use for marketing purposes
Free or Admission event
Any other questions regarding America 250 in Springfield, IL can be directed to Angela Wolfgram at Visit Springfield via e-mail, angela.wolfgram@springfield.il.us.
Looking forward to the celebration across the city for this incredible
milestone anniversary!