Galena Independence Day Celebration
Fri, Jul 04 , 2025 2:00pm - 10:00pm
101 Green St. , Galena, IL 61036
Celebrate America's birthday in style in Downtown Galena!
Join the festivities at the Green Street Plaza with live entertainment, food, and beverages as you await the grand fireworks display at dusk. Gather at Grant Park and be mesmerized by a spectacular show of fireworks illuminating the night sky in honor of the Fourth of July. In addition to the celebrations at the Green Street Plaza and Grant Park, the Kiwanis Club of Galena supports the revival of the Annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade kicks off at 5:30 PM on Green Street in front of the Post Office and proceeds down Main Street, adding to the patriotic festivities.
Sponsored by: Kiwanis Club of Galena
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