Hancock County Independence Day Celebration

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 7:30am

Various Venues in Carthage

The annual Hancock County Independence Day Celebration will have extra special meaning this year!

Schedule Of Events:

7:30am - Breakfast by Sly Fox

8am - FOCUS Fitness 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, 103 Randolph St.

8:30am - Community Church Service (Chamber Stage, south side of square)

9am - Salute to Hancock County with games,
activities, food, vendors, live music by Steve Brecount

11am - Parade "Two Centuries Strong – The Celebration’s On!"

11 AM-2pm - Historic Quilt Display, First Christian Church (701 Wabash Ave.)
Hometown Teams Exhibit, Community Center (301 Main St.)
Historic Carthage Jail Tour, south side square (528 Wabash Ave.)

12:15pm - Presentation of Colors by VFW and American Legion

12:20pm - National Anthem by Christine Murphy

Entertainment on Chamber Stage:

12:30pm - Hancock County Community Choir

1:00pm - Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band

1:30pm - Celebration School of Dance

2:00pm - Mind and Sole Dance Company

2:30pm - Carthage Fire Department Water Fight

DUSK FIREWORKS DISPLAY NEAR IWHS!

9:30pm - Parking available at high school

Click Here For Parade Registration

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