Event Date: July 3rd - 5th, 2026

Location: Newerk, IL

 NEWARK… IT’S TIME TO MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER! 
Join us July 3–5, 2026 as we celebrate Newark’s 150th Fourth of July Anniversary Weekend with three days of hometown pride, community traditions, family fun, and patriotic celebration!

 FRIDAY, JULY 3
 Street Dance
 Downtown Newark
 5:00PM–9:00PM

 SATURDAY, JULY 4
 150th Fourth of July Parade
 NEW PARADE KICK-OFF TIME: 10:30AM
Enjoy food for purchase, a farmers market, annual pedal tractor pull races, and the egg drop competition throughout the day!

 SUNDAY, JULY 5
 The Great American Hometown Picnic
 Starting at 12:00PM
 Hotdogs & hamburgers available for just 25¢ each to enjoy at the picnic until sold out!
"I Love America Cantata"

 Fireworks at Dusk

This is more than a celebration… it’s a once-in-a-generation weekend honoring 150 years of Newark traditions while celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.