Superman Day in Metropolis

The festivities begin Friday, April 17th, with the "Superheroes Stand Up for Children" event hosted by the S7 CAP Coalition. Families are invited to Superman Square from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM for photo ops with world-class cosplayers before the evening shifts to The Space (715 Market St) for the "Periwinkle Kryptonite" Superman Dance Party.

On Saturday, April 18th, the focus turns to community support with the Walk for Autism Awareness at Fort Massac State Park hosted by Inkclusion. The afternoon continues on Market Street with a Classic Car Cruise brought to us by Southern Illinois Region AACA Car Club, karaoke, and superhero trivia on Market Street in front of the Super Museum. The festivities continue with a special Q&A session featuring "Superman" Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation ambassador Jake Fogg, followed by an outdoor screening of the Superman (2025) film directed by James Gunn and sponsored by our Camaran Simpson State Farm office in Metropolis, Illinois.

"The Super Museum is dedicated to keeping the spirit of Superman alive in Metropolis," said Morgan Siebert of the Super Museum. "By bringing these iconic characters to our streets, we hope to inspire the next generation of heroes to support the vital work of our local community partners."

April 18th is recognized globally as Superman Day, marking the anniversary of the character's debut in Action Comics #1. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the comic was released on newsstands on April 18, 1938. While the cover was dated June, the April release effectively launched the superhero genre. In 2014, DC officially declared April 18th as "Superman Day," and 88 years later, Metropolis continues this tradition by honoring the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy