Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th Year

06/01/2026

🎆 There’s nothing quite like a summer night in small town America.

Join us Saturday, June 27 as the sky above Maroa lights up with an unforgettable fireworks display as part of Maroa Freedom Fest 2026 and America’s 250th celebration.

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening filled with community, tradition, and a spectacular show at dusk.

📍 Maroa, Illinois
🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕒 Fireworks begin at dusk

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🇺🇸🎇

05/29/2026

Artist Spotlight: Wreckless Whisky 🎶🇺🇸

Maroa Freedom Fest is bringing live country music to the stage with Wreckless Whisky, a country music duo from Decatur, IL.

Catch them Saturday, June 27 from 12 to 2 PM at Maroa Freedom Fest.

Come out early, grab some food, enjoy the day, and help us kick off a full lineup of live music in Maroa. 🎤

05/26/2026

We’re just ONE MONTH away from Maroa Freedom Fest 2026 as we come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big way. 🎆

Join us June 26–27 for a weekend packed with: 🎶 Live music 🚗 Car show & cruise in🍔 Food vendors 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun 🎇 Fireworks

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to celebrate right here in Maroa. This is going to be one you won’t want to miss.

📍 Maroa, Illinois 📅 June 26–27, 2026

05/19/2026

🎤 Artist Spotlight: Kyle Yapp 🎸🇺🇸

We’re excited to welcome Kyle Yapp to the stage at Maroa Freedom Fest on Saturday, June 27th from 3PM to 5PM.

Known for his energetic live performances and crowd engaging style, Kyle brings the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of summer fun, great music, and Freedom Fest celebrations. ☀️🎶

Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy the festivities, and make plans to spend the day in Maroa before fireworks light up the night. 🎆

05/15/2026

Artist Spotlight: BIAS is bringing country grit, outlaw energy, and small town storytelling to Maroa Freedom Fest. 🤠🎸

A Season 24 semifinalist on The Voice, BIAS has built momentum with a high energy live show, Nashville roots, and a sound made for festival nights. From sharing stages with major country artists to gaining national attention with “Like An Outlaw,” he is ready to bring the party to Maroa.

Catch BIAS live at Maroa Freedom Fest on Saturday, June 27 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. 🇺🇸

Bring your crew, grab a drink, and stay for the night show. This is one you do not want to miss. 🎶🔥

05/11/2026

Maroa, we’re going BIG for Freedom Fest!🇺🇸

Join us June 26 and 27 as Maroa celebrates America’s 250th with two days of live music, food vendors, family fun, a car show and cruise in, fireworks, and a whole lot of small town pride!❤️

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come be part of a celebration you’ll want to remember!

🎶 Live music all weekend
🚗 Car Show and Cruise In
🎆 Fireworks
🍔 Food Vendors
💥 So much more!

📅 June 26 and 27, 2026
📍 Maroa, IL

05/07/2026

🌀 Calling All Hula Hoopers & Flow Artists! 🇺🇸✨

Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th Year is looking for fun, energetic hula hoopers and flow groups to be part of our community parade — and we’d LOVE to have you join us! ❤️🤍💙

We’re inviting:
🌀 Hula hoop groups
✨ Flow artists & performers
🎭 Dance and performance groups
🌈 LED hoopers & freestyle performers
💫 Anyone who loves bringing fun energy and entertainment to a crowd!

Our celebration will bring thousands of people together for a fun-filled weekend packed with food vendors, live entertainment, family activities, tournaments, fireworks, and more!

📍 Event: Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th
📅 June 27, 2026 (parade lineup at 9am)
📍 Maroa, Illinois

If your group would like to participate in the parade, please fill out the form below. Message our page or comment below with any questions!

Help us make this parade unforgettable 🇺🇸🌀✨

📍 Saturday, June 27 🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM 🚗 Lineup at 9:00 AM – Maroa-Forsyth High School - 610 W Washington Street Rd, Maroa, IL 61756 We are looking for businesses, families, vehicles, and creative floats to help make this parade unforgettable! Theme: Red, White & Blue 🍬 Candy ...

05/07/2026

🇺🇸🎉 EVERYONE is invited to be part of the parade for Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th Year! 🎉🇺🇸

We want this to be a FUN, patriotic, community-filled parade — so get creative and join in!

Decorate and bring:
🚲 Bikes
🛻 Golf carts
🛒 Wagons
🚜 Tractors & unique vehicles
🐴 Horses
🐶 Pets
🎭 Yourselves, your families, teams, businesses, clubs, or friend groups! Feel free to even build a float!

Dress up in red, white & blue, decorate however you’d like, and help us celebrate America’s 250th in a BIG way! ❤️🤍💙

Our celebration weekend will include food vendors, live music, tournaments, family activities, fireworks, and tons of fun for all ages!

📍 Event: Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th
📅 June 27, 2026 (parade lineup at 9am)
📍 Maroa, Illinois

Want to be in the parade? Fill out the form below!
Questions? Message our page or comment below!

📍 Saturday, June 27 🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM 🚗 Lineup at 9:00 AM – Maroa-Forsyth High School - 610 W Washington Street Rd, Maroa, IL 61756 We are looking for businesses, families, vehicles, and creative floats to help make this parade unforgettable! Theme: Red, White & Blue 🍬 Candy ...

05/07/2026

🐾 Calling All Animal Rescues & Dog Adoption Organizations! 🐾

As part of Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th Year, we would LOVE to include adoptable dogs in our community parade and festival!🐶

We’re looking for rescues and adoption groups who would like to:
🐾 Walk adoptable dogs in the parade
🐾 Help these pups get extra love and visibility
🐾 Set up a booth during the festival to share information and possibly facilitate adoptions

This will be a HUGE, family-friendly Central Illinois event with tons of community traffic, food vendors, entertainment, and activities all weekend long — a great opportunity to help deserving dogs find forever homes ❤️

📍 Event: Maroa Celebrates America’s 250th
📅 June 27, 2026 (Parade line-up at 9am)
📍 Maroa, Illinois

If your rescue is interested, please fill out the attached form. For questions, message our page or comment below and we’ll get you more information!

Let’s help some amazing dogs find their people!

📍 Saturday, June 27 🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM 🚗 Lineup at 9:00 AM – Maroa-Forsyth High School - 610 W Washington Street Rd, Maroa, IL 61756 We are looking for businesses, families, vehicles, and creative floats to help make this parade unforgettable! Theme: Red, White & Blue 🍬 Candy ...