Event Type : Holiday event

The 3rd of July Fireworks Celebration will take place at Glen Oak Park and Glen Oak Amphitheatre (located at 2218 N Prospect Rd in Peoria) beginning at noon featuring $3 admission to the Peoria Zoo and the Peoria PlayHouse, music by the Peoria Municipal Band featuring vocalists plus food begins at 8 pm and ends with the fireworks spectacular. Parking is $5 beginning at 2 pm Admission is free.  Limited VIP Packages are available including free parking in the upper lot and reserved seating for $50.  For more information, visit www.peoriaparks.org

The 4th of July Backyard BBQ will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria) from 6 – 10 pm.  Guests can explore the museum’s galleries, planetarium and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet by Cracked Pepper with cash bar. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating with reserved seating for Visionary Society members and event sponsors. Admission for members is $45 and $25 for ages 3-12,  and general public is $55 and $35 for ages 3-12.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org