PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/02/2026
6:00 pm
Location
Interstate Center
Categories
Head out on Thursday, July 2 at the Interstate Center for Bloomington-Normal’s celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, family activities, food trucks, and community fun leading up to a spectacular 300 drone light show at 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy performances by Taylor Bruniga from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Front Street Collective from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Come hungry. The evening will also feature the Bloomington Bison Kids Zone, activities from Iron Coyote, and food and drinks available for purchase from:
🍕 Artesano’s Pizza
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍧 Kona Ice and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
🍦 Olde Tyme Ice Cream
🍕 Pizza Payaa
🌮 La Patrona Authentic Mexican Cuisine
🌮 Tony’s Tacos
🌭 Greeny’s Brats and BBQ
🍹 Cocktail Caravan by Tentac / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington – The Cocktail Caravan will offer beverages for purchase in both the VIP and General Viewing Areas.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and join in for this one-of-a-kind community celebration.
📅 July 2, 2026
📍 Interstate Center
🕕 Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
🎵 Taylor Bruniga | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🎵 Front Street Collective | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🕘 America 250 Drone Show | 9:00 p.m.
For the safety of attendees and the drone show operation, personal drones, fireworks, sparklers, sky lanterns, and other aerial devices are not permitted anywhere on the event grounds.
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