Calendar of Events

Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!

Note: Fundraisers, sales, meetings related to membership-based groups, political events, and events outside of our coverage area are not included on the calendar. 

Monticello Freedom Fest

Monticello Middle School

2015 E. Washington St.

Monticello , il 0


Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

July 3, 2026

5:00pm

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This family-friendly celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks, vendors, and music, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited anywhere on school property.

The Monticello Music Boosters will provide shuttle service throughout the evening for a donation.
Suggested Donation:
$4 per person
$12 per family
Cash and electronic payments will be accepted.
Shuttle service will operate from 5:00 p.m. until after the event concludes. Riders can park at Monticello High School and look for the designated shuttle pickup tent. The shuttle will transport guests to Monticello Middle School and will drop off passengers on school property. Following the fireworks display, return service will pick up riders at the MHS Sievers Center. Please note that shuttle service will stop once the fireworks begin and will resume after the display concludes.

Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

July 3, 2026

5:00pm

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