Galva Freedom Fest

06/12/2026

Here it is! The 250th Celebration is officially here in Galva, IL.
Come celebrate with Galva Freedom Fest!
We have several brand new events, and some old favorites returning this year! We can't wait to celebrate with you!!

To register to be a parade participant click here:
https://forms.gle/8HxWBJgCxQ4ovNKBA

To sign up as a talent show participant click here:
https://forms.gle/sYnRyYTgyxTPjHbeA

06/11/2026

Donation cans are up at the banks, and you can make donations via Paypal if you can't make it to town! Every cent counts as a vote toward your favorite "LIL FIRECRACKERS"

We accept:
Check - payable to Galva Freedom Fest,
Cash
Or Paypal -

06/09/2026

We have a dancer, a vocalist, and a harpist coming to our Talent Show on July 4th at 4pm! What talent will you be showing off??
Register using the link here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7a4l_zqFD_umCgtG_52YNnPsvDry0sSQujDQCLd41o6aBvA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102518678446759331926

06/09/2026

Something new this year!!

06/09/2026

Do you have an event you are hosting during Galva Freedom Fest?
July 3
July 4
July 5
If you would like to be considered as an addition to our schedule, please post here, or send us a message!!

06/09/2026

Paper registration forms are available at Galva City Hall and The Old Bank Coffee & Tea

06/06/2026

Galva Freedom Fest is looking for Mr. and Miss Little Firecracker 2026!!
Here are our candidates in no particular order!
1- C**t
2- Syrus
3- Rhett
4- Berkleigh
5- Demi
6- Walter
7- Everlyn
8- Theodore
9- Ember
10- Vivian
11- Evan

Voting starts NOW!!
You can make monetary donations to your favorite candidates now through June 27th!! Winners will be announced at the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series on June 28th.
Vote at CSB or SBT Galva location lobbies, or send PayPal donations including a note of who you want it to apply to, to !

*Important footnote. Committee members may be related to entries. In that event, those committee members will not be involved in collecting donations from cans or keeping track of totals through the entirety of this competition*

06/05/2026

Registration link is open!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7a4l_zqFD_umCgtG_52YNnPsvDry0sSQujDQCLd41o6aBvA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

06/04/2026

One more day to enter!!!

Galva Freedom Fest is looking for Mr. and Miss Little Firecracker 2026!!
Please note: This contest is open to 4-8 year old's who live within the Galva school district ONLY. (Must be 4-8 on the 4th of July)

Entry forms can be sent electronically if you wish to submit online using the following link https://forms.gle/4hp6fcYKAieasBhX6 , otherwise, you can pick up and submit entry forms at the Galva Public Library or at Galva City Hall.
Better hurry!! Entries are due no later than 4:30pm on Friday, June 5th!