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Moline 250 Celebration

Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Bass Street Landing

1601 River Drive, Moline, Illinois 61265

Schedule of Events

  • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free Community Picnic (first-come, first-served while supplies last)

  • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Live Music by Dirt Road Rockers

  • 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Celebration of Independence Program

    • Welcome - Ashley Allen Smith

    • Proclamation - Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati

    • National Anthem - Nina Little

    • Declaration of Independence - Brent Tubbs

  • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Line Dancing - Megan Dalton

  • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Live Music by The Night Wranglers

  • 9:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Fireworks!

For just $2, honor a veteran or active-duty service member with a commemorative American flag and personalized plaque along the walkway from the Vibrant Arena parking lot to Bass Street Landing.

As you head to the celebration, take a moment to search for your loved one's flag among this special tribute to those who have served our nation.

Moline 250 Merchandise

Moline 250 Merchandise

Take home a piece of Moline history! Through our local partner, Stitch Please, you can shop a limited-edition Moline 250 collection featuring hats, shirts, visors, koozies and more.

Whether you're celebrating with us on July 2 or showing your Moline pride year-round, these commemorative items are a great way to mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.