The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is joining the America 250 Celebration in a big way on the 4th of July &ndash\; and you&rsquo\;re invited!
\n\nThe day begins with FREE admission to the museum at 9:00 a.m.\, where you&rsquo\;ll be able to fully explore the life and legacy of our 16th president &ndash\; including our new exhibit\, &ldquo\;The Second American Revolution\,&rdquo\; that reveals how the American Civil War and the era of Reconstruction transformed the United States\, ending slavery\, redefining citizenship\, and expanding the promise of freedom and equality.
\n\nThen get ready to be a part of America&rsquo\;s Ultimate Block Party -- the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history -- starting at 3:00 p.m. in Union Square Park with old fashioned family fun\, food trucks\, a kid and pet parade\, and highlighted by patriotic concert performances from Chicago&rsquo\;s premier symphonic brass ensemble and a re-created Civil War band that&rsquo\;s authentic in every detail.
\n\nOLD FASHIONED FAMILY FUN!
\n\nBring your little red wagons and strollers for a kid and pet parade around the park at 3:30 p.m. &ndash\; be sure to decorate your wagons\, strollers\, kids\, and pets in appropriate attire!
\n\nThroughout the afternoon\, kids young and old can interact with Foam and Flight Bubble Parties for an unforgettable celebration of joy\, inclusion\, and boundless entertainment &ndash\; including their incredible &ldquo\;kid in a bubble!&rdquo\;
\n\nCome hungry for food trucks featuring All-American favorites and a few other tasty surprises!
\n\nMUSIC IN THE PARK!
\n\nBring your lawn chairs and blankets\, too\, and settle in for two incredible concert performances in the park\, beginning at 4:15 p.m. with the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band and followed at 6:00 p.m. by Chicago&rsquo\;s premiere symphonic brass\, 3rd Coast Brass\, presenting a special America 250 Symphonic Brass Celebration featuring features works by American composers\, Copland\, Ellington\, Gershwin\, and many patriotic favorites performed by a full symphonic brass and percussion ensemble. \; \;
\n\nBoth performances are FREE to attend and we promise to conclude in time for you and your family to make your way over to the State Capitol for the official 4th of July Fireworks Show at dusk.
\n LOCATION:Union Square Park 500 E Madison St Springfield\, Illinois 62701 UID:e.2356.29460 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260622T222057Z URL:https://business.gscc.org/events/details/america-250-america-s-ultimate-block-party-at-alplm-29460 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR