DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2024) — Red, White, and Boom! will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, 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.
DAVENPORT ACTIVITIES
Free Live Music
5:30–9PM
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
5:30-9PM
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
5:30-8:30PM
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 6PM
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.
ROCK ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Food Vendors
Starting at 5PM
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
6–9PM
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
6-8:30PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Kids can unleash their creativity with face-painting, marvel at balloon artists' creations, and explore the playground.
In Davenport, parking will be free 4–11PM 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 and Recreation, Davenport Riverfront Improvement Commission, KWQC, 97X and Townsquare Media, Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus, St Ambrose University, Lunardi’s, Upper Mississippi Fleeting, Bent River Brewing Company, Rock Island Happy Joes, and The Outhouse.
