Area Fireworks and July 4 Celebrations

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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Tuesday, July 3 fireworks at dusk.

Steeleville: 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, American Legion Park

Christopher: At dusk, Wednesday, July 4, Dennison Park

Rend Lake: At dusk, Saturday, June 30, Rend Lake Dam and Visitors Center, near Benton

Carbondale: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, University Mall, southeast auxiliary parking lot

Herrin: Dusk, Wednesday, July 4, City Park

Lake of Egypt: Dusk, Saturday, June 30, Elks Park

Marion: Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5, Rent One Park. Fireworks after baseball games

Mount Vernon: Dusk, Wednesday, July 4, Mount Vernon Airport

West Frankfort: Dusk, Wednesday, July 4, City Park

July 4 Holiday Celebrations

Rend Lake: Saturday, June 30, Dam and Visitor Center. Rend Lake Festival; 4 p.m. Entertainment, music, food, children's area; 9 p.m. fireworks. Donation: $5 per vehicle.

Steeleville: Celebration runs daily Sunday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 4. American Legion Baseball Round Robin Tournament, arts and crafts in city park, live entertainment from Kickn' Kountry; Firecracker 3K Race, carnival rides; 10 a.m. Wednesday parade; 10 p.m. Wednesday fireworks, American Legion Park.

Murphysboro: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, American Legion baseball; music at Riverside Band Shell.

Mount Vernon: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, Mount Vernon Airport. Fourth of July Salute to Freedom. Entertainment, food, children's area and fireworks display beginning at dusk.