Red, White and Boom! fireworks and events scheduled for Sept. 7
Red, White and Boom! will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30 p.m. fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River. The evening will include free, family-friendly activities in LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chairs.
ROCK ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Food Vendors
Starting at 5 p.m.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
No need to worry about dinner, food vendors will serve up delicious bites all night long, ensuring you stay fueled for the festivities.
Live Music
6 – 9 p.m.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park Stage
Groove to the beats of Corporate Rock as they take the stage playing all your favorites from throughout the decades.
Kids Zone Activities
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Kids can unleash their creativity with face painting, marvel at balloon artists' creations and explore the playground.
DAVENPORT ACTIVITIES
Free Live Music
5:30 – 9 p.m.
LeClaire Park Bandshell
Back by popular demand, Identity Crisis will be jamming on the Bandshell stage. This classic rock band covers all of your favorites.
Food Vendors
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Beiderbecke Dr.
Enjoy tasty treats from various food vendors including BBQ, ice cream, energy drinks and more while listening to live music.
Kids Zone Activities
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
LeClaire Park
Have fun with a full lineup of free activities to keep children entertained before the fireworks start.
Quad Cities River Bandits game
Starting at 6 p.m.
Modern Woodmen Park
Buy tickets for the ball game, watch the River Bandits take on the Beloit Sky Carp and after the game enjoy the fireworks from your seats.
In Davenport, parking will be free from 4 – 11 p.m. in city parking ramps downtown (Redstone, River Center and Harrison St. ramps). In Rock Island, parking on the street and in the city parking lots are free.
Red, White and Boom! is presented by the City of Davenport and the City of Rock Island, and supported by the Downtown Davenport Partnership and Rock Island Downtown Alliance – affiliates of the Quad Cities Chamber. Additional supporters include: Rock Island Parks & Recreation, Davenport Riverfront Improvement Commission, KWQC, 97X & Townsquare Media, Quad-City Times & Dispatch-Argus, St. Ambrose University, Lunardi’s, Upper Mississippi Fleeting, Bent River Brewing Company, Rock Island Happy Joes and The Outhouse.