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Visitors Guide for Events
October 2012
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to
date information on a variety of events that take place in
the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes
are made when we gather more information or when we learn of
an event. If you know of an event that you would like to see
posted contact the webmaster. We
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13TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah, IL
August 18 - October 28, 2012
Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be
displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in
every season in an exhibit entitled "Elsah
- Like No Other."
Free
Click here for
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PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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October 1 - November 17, 2012
Tuesday - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Interpretive Center, Collinsville Road
The photographs entered for the North American
Indian Photography Contest will be displayed. The contest, sponsored by the
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Cahokia Mounds Museum Society, is
open to both amateurs and professionals and seeks photographs that transcend
simple snapshots and evoke the spirit of the North American Indian: people,
character, events, objects, symbols, environment, past or present culture,
and soul.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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"FLAGS OVER THE MISSISSIPPI"
Hartford, IL |
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October 13 - October 14, 2012
10 am - 4 pm each day
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
The “Flags Over the Mississippi: Struggle for
the Empire” program covers the 18 th century struggle for control for the
Mississippi River Valley. This region, rich in natural resources, was fought
for as European nations struggled to build their New World empires. Come and
enjoy an interpretation of Spanish, French, British and American military
life.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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Probable Events
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
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Godfrey, IL |
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September 2 - October 29, 2011
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Fridays: 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturdays: 11 am - 10 pm
Sundays: 1 pm to dusk
Seven acre outdoor maze using tall corn as walls. Special events will be
held during the open months (September and October)
Admission Fees. Group rates and rentals available
For more information, or for group reservations, call 618-466-1483
or
visit www.greatgodfreymaze.com |
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JERSEY
COUNTY
APPLE FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
9 am - 4 pm
Cheney Mansion,
601 N. State Street
The
event features tours of the Cheney Mansion, Lone Star School, the Log Cabin,
Museum, and the Flautt Addition. There
will be Entertainment by "Elvis Presley", impersonator Steve Davis and other
musical groups. There will be children's
games--craft booths, demonstrations, quilt raffle, basket raffle and more.
The Society will be serving Pioneer Stew, Ham and Beans with cornbread,
chicken strips, fish, fries, hot dogs, and deserts. Apples and other apple
products will be available on the grounds.
Historic tours are $5 for adults, children 6 and
under are free
Other activities are free
For more information call 618-498-3514 |
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5K TRAIL RUN/WALK
& KIDS FUN RUN
Edwardsville, IL |
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Saturday, October
1, 2011
Kids Fun Run starts at 9 am, 5K at 9:30 am
Watershed Nature Center, 1591 Tower Avenue
Mark your calendar and get ready to lace up your
shoes for the Watershed Nature Center 5K Trail Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run!
Awards for top finishers in each age division.
Proceeds benefit the Watershed Nature Center.
Entry Fee
For more information call 618-692-7578 |
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FALL FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL |
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October 1 - October 2, 2011
Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 - 6 pm
St. Patrick’s Church on Route 100
Enjoy fall festival fun all weekend long near the riverfront in
Grafton. They’ll be serving up fish, brats, delicious homemade pies,
and other goodies. In addition, there will be crafts, theme baskets,
thousands of pumpkins & colorful gourds, & Indian corn, a country
store, basket raffle, kids' games, bingo, charitable games, washers
and much more. The "Night Owls" will be performing on Saturday with
Dan Sproat entertaining throughout the day Sunday. Pancakes and
sausage will be served Sunday morning from 8 am to 11 am.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3512 |
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VINTAGE
VOICES
Alton, IL |
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Saturdays in October
October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2011
1 pm - 3 pm
Alton Cemetery, 5th & Vine
The public is invited to this beautiful cemetery as ten actors,
standing by the graves of the residents they will portray, will greet
passers-by in a living history tour being staged by the Alton YWCA in
cooperation with the Alton Cemetery Board and the Alton Little Theater. The grounds are accessible to
those with disabilities.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for children 6
through
12, Prices subject to change. Group rates available.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 618-465-6676 |
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APPLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Come out to beautiful Pere Marquette Lodge for apple fever and join us for
an afternoon of fun, festivities and apples. There will be live
entertainment, craft vendors, tons of family friendly fun and all the ripe,
juicy apples you can eat! Don’t miss the Apple Pie Walk at 12:30pm!
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338 |
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OWL PROGRAM
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Friday, October 7, 2011
8 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
A variety of owls inhabit Pere Marquette State
Park and the surrounding area. A lecture by the Park staff will tell you what
these bird sound like and the individual habits of each species. After the
lecture there will be a short 1 1/2 mile hike (part of the hike is uphill) to
listen for these fascinating birds. After the hike there will be a marshmallow
roast. Please bring one flashlight per family. Marshmallows and drinks will be
provided.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on owls at Pere Marquette
State Park |
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OKTOBERFEST
Alton, IL |
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October 7 - October 9, 2011
St.
Mary's Church, 536 E. Third Street
Friday:
7
pm. - 11 pm
Saturday
1 pm
- 11 pm
Sunday
Noon
- 10 pm
Polkas, German food, live music, inflatables...it's a fall festival you
won't want to miss! Live music will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday.
The schedule is packed with activities on the festival grounds.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 618-465-4284
or visit
www.stmarysoktoberfest.com |
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ART
EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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October 7 - November 6, 2011
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
“ArtEast
Small Works”
The
ArtEAST Small Works exhibit features small pieces by the artists
that will be participating in the annual ArtEast exhibition. This
allow individuals to preview the works by the artists and select the
studios and exhibitions that they would like to visit during the
ArtEAST exhibition on October 15 & 16. It also showcase the artwork
after the ArtEAST exhibtion.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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WHITE PELICAN PROGRAM
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
9 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Have you ever seen the white pelican with wingspans of up to 10 feet soaring
over the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers? After a short informational
program, the Park staff will lead a drive to view these magnificent birds in
the wild. Dress warmly and bring binoculars.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on White Pelicans in
the Middle Mississippi River Valley |
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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
1 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of
nature by hiking along one of the many hiking trails. Wear good
hiking shoes and bring binoculars for this adventure that will last
about 2 hours.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on hiking at Pere
Marquette State Park |
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OLD SETTLERS DAYS
Kampsville, IL |
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October 8 - October 9, 2011
10 am - 5 pm daily
Riverside Park
This event on the banks of the Illinois River depicts the life and times
of the early Calhoun settlers. Civil War re-enactment, carriage
rides, fiddle contest, mountain-man activities, apple-butter making and
other period demonstrations, food, crafts, and live entertainment.
Free
For more information call 618-465-2114 |
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ART IN THE PARK
Highland, IL |
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October 8 - October 9, 2011
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Lindendale Park, 2025 Park Hill Drive
The
Highland Arts Council hosts this Annual 'Art in the Park' event.
Artists will compete for over $10,000 in prizes at one the area's
premier art events. There will be plenty of tasty refreshments to
enjoy while listening to a great entertainment lineup. There will
also be lots of fun things for the kids to do, too.
Free
For more information call
618-654-3721
or visit
www.highlandartscouncil.org |
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AALA
HISTORIC
HOUSE TOUR
Alton, IL |
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Sunday,
October 9, 2011
12 pm - 5 pm
This annual self-guided tour features some of Alton’s most the beautiful homes,
interesting buildings, and churches of Alton, some of which are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by the
Alton Area Landmarks Association.
Tickets are $12 and will be sold the day of the
tour
For more information call 618-463-5761 |
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OWL PROGRAM
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Friday, October 14, 2011
8 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
A variety of owls inhabit Pere Marquette State
Park and the surrounding area. A lecture by the Park staff will tell you what
these bird sound like and the individual habits of each species. After the
lecture there will be a short 1 1/2 mile hike (part of the hike is uphill) to
listen for these fascinating birds. After the hike there will be a marshmallow
roast. Please bring one flashlight per family. Marshmallows and drinks will be
provided.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on owls at Pere Marquette
State Park |
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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Feeling adventurous? Try this extended hike with the staff and explore
some of the Park’s most interesting trails. The focus will be on exercise
and stamina as the hike takes participants past creeks, 100-year old trees,
and stops at two scenic overlooks. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack,
a camera, and binoculars for this six mile hiking adventure that will last
about 3 hours.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on hiking at Pere
Marquette State Park |
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BOOK
AND BAKE SALE
Elsah, IL |
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
1 pm
- 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum, 26 LaSalle Street
This
Book and Bake Sale is a fund raising event for the Village of Elsah Museum.
Baked Goods will be available on Saturday. The book sale lasts until through the
end of October.
Free
For more information call
618-374-1059 |
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GRAFTON
RENDEZVOUS
Grafton, IL |
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October 15 - October 16, 2011
10 am - 4:30 pm daily
Grafton Riverfront
This event celebrates the pre-1840's fur trade era with reenactors camping
along the the Illinois River in teepees and period tents. Activities
includes tomahawk and knife throwing competitions, black powder and
archery contests, and
other period demonstrations, food, crafts, and live entertainment.
Free
For more information call
618-372-8672 |
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ARTEAST
Madison County, IL |
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October
15 - October 16, 2011
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Various locations throughout Alton, Edwardsville, and other Madison County
communities.
ARTEAST is the annual studio and exhibit tour that showcases Madison County
artists. This self-guided tour takes visitors through the neighborhoods,
historic city centers, and the beautiful countryside of Madison County to
see the work of over 150 local artists who participate by opening their
private studios or exhibit through galleries and unique sites. Many sites
are within walking distance from one another. Artists are at their site to
talk about their work and provide demonstrations.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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ANNUAL LECLAIRE PARKFEST
Edwardsville, IL |
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Sunday, October
16, 2011
Noon
to 5 pm
Leclaire Lake Park on Hale Avenue
This
festival features the sound of Dixieland Jazz by the St. Louis Levee Band
Trio (Noon - 2:30) followed by old time folk music from the Lodge Brothers
(2:30 - 5 pm), a wine and beer garden, festival food, crafts, pony rides, a
display of vintage tractors, games & activities for children and the DAR’s
annual book sale. Narrated trolley
tours of the Leclaire National Historic District run every half hour.
Free
For more information call 618-656-1294 |
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LECTURE
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, October
16, 2011
3 pm
Leclaire Lake Park on Hale Avenue
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main Street
Dr. Anna Amelung of St. Louis University will be the speaker at a
special presentation about "Italy's Unification." Dr. Amelung is well-known
as one of the region's best speakers on Italy and she will certainly make
this history come alive!
Free
For more information call
618-344-7143 |
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LECTURE
Elsah, IL |
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
7:30 pm
Farley’s Music Hall, 37 Mill Street
Robert Bringhurst was a Jersey County artist was well-known and
respected in the art world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He
was an early member of the St. Louis Artists Guild, and was a professor
of Sculpture at Washington University in St. Louis. Kris Impastato,
Principia College Archivist and docent at the St. Louis Mercantile
Library, will describe the sculptor’s principal works in the St. Louis
area and elsewhere in the country, his links to the Chautauqua
community, and his connections to Frederick Oakes Sylvester, another
important regional artist, widely known for his paintings of the Elsah
area.
Free
For more information call
618-374-1565 |
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QUILT
& CHURCH TOUR
Calhoun County, IL |
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October 21 - October 22, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
Enjoy a beautiful fall day in scenic Calhoun County. Event will feature: quilt
displays, quilt appraisals & raffle, quilt supplies & sales, unique crafts,
quilting demonstrations, antique cars & tractors, driving tour of hand painted
quilt blocks. Quilts can be viewed in Brussels (Village Hall & St. Matthew's
Hall), Hardin (First Presbyterian Church & Hall), Kampsville (St. Anselm's
Hall)& Belleview (St. Agnes Church).
Tickets are $8 in advance; $12 at the door
For
more information call
618-883-2578 or 618-232-1268 |
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OWL PROGRAM
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Friday, October 21, 2011
7 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
A variety of owls inhabit Pere Marquette State
Park and the surrounding area. A lecture by the Park staff will tell you what
these bird sound like and the individual habits of each species. After the
lecture there will be a short 1 1/2 mile hike (part of the hike is uphill) to
listen for these fascinating birds. After the hike there will be a marshmallow
roast. Please bring one flashlight per family. Marshmallows and drinks will be
provided.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on owls at Pere Marquette
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LEWIS & CLARK PROGRAM
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Meet at the Visitors Center
Staff dressed in period attire from Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in
Hartford will discuss the importance that Illinois played in the success of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition. Learn about this rich and often overlooked history
and learn about this famous expedition that began here in Illinois. This morning
session includes a discussion lasting from 9 am - 10:30 am followed by
activities for younger explorers from 11 am - Noon.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on Lewis
and Clark in Illinois |
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FALL COLORS WALK
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
1:30 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
Pere Marquette comes alive with color in the fall. Join the Park's staff for a
walk to experience the brilliant colors and the many other wonders of nature
first hand. The hikes are approximately 2 miles and last about 2 hours. Don't
forget comfortable shoes and a camera.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on hiking at Pere
Marquette State Park |
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WOOD
RIVER RENDEZVOUS
Wood River, IL |
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October 22 - October 23, 2011
9 am - 5 pm both days
Camp
Dubois
Route 143 and Route 3
Celebrate the historical period between 1700 and 1840. See demonstrators
in period clothing, a black powder shoot, a "hawk" throw, fire
starting with flint and steel contests, children's and women's activities, period food
sales, crafts, Fife and Drum music, vendor sales of period items, contests, flag
raising, a battle each day at 2 pm, and much more. Period costumes encouraged for campers, crafters, and
other participants. Illustrations
of Lewis & Clark's epic journey are located on the trail around the
lake.
Free - donations encouraged
For
more information call 618-971-7763 |
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AUTUMN COLORS
DRIVE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Friday, October 28, 2011
10 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Come join the staff on a scenic drive to view the natural beauty that is
unique to Pere Marquette State Park. A lottery will be held to decide who
will be able to ride with the Park Interpreter with the rest following in
their own vehicles.
The drive will stop at a local restaurant
and will return to the Park at approximately 2 pm.
Free
For
more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1 |
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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Feeling adventurous? Try this extended hike with the staff and explore
some of the Park’s most interesting trails. The focus will be on exercise
and stamina as the hike takes participants past creeks, 100-year old trees,
and stops at two scenic overlooks. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack,
a camera, and binoculars for this six mile hiking adventure that will last
about 3 hours.
Free
For more information call
618-786-3323 ext. 1
Click here for more on hiking at Pere
Marquette State Park |
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HALLOWEEN PARADE
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Line up at 12:30 pm at 7th Street Park
Starting time for the parade is 1 pm
This community-wide parade features local fire trucks, bands, floats
and lots of kids on foot and bicycles. Lots of candy for viewers
with costume and float judging and prizes.
Free
For more information call 618-251-2680 |
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HALLOWEEN PARADE
Alton, IL |
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Monday, October 31, 2011
7:30 pm
Parade begins at Washington Avenue and Broadway
"Most Haunted Small Town in America"
hosts its annual Halloween Parade with Alton's scariest costumes and
comical characters featuring over 80 participants including floats, bands
and parade flair.
Free
For more information call 618-462-7527 |
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