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Quad Cities celebrate together with Mississippi River fireworks
Travel to Davenport for a two-state riverfront fireworks celebration, combining memorable event experiences with nearby outdoor recreation during an easy Iowa summer getaway.
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Red White and Boom brings the Quad Cities together on both banks of the Mississippi River, with fireworks launched from barges and live entertainment filling LeClaire Park on the Iowa side. Few Independence Day displays in the region carry this sense of shared, cross-state occasion, with Davenport and its Illinois neighbors gathering for one holiday-night spectacle.
Because the fireworks launch from the river itself rather than a single fixed shoreline point, spectators on either bank get a comparably strong view, giving families flexibility in choosing which side of the Mississippi to settle on for the evening. LeClaire Park’s riverfront setting keeps food, entertainment, and open lawn space within easy reach of the viewing area, so families don’t need to stake out a place hours in advance.
Staying downtown makes it easy to walk the riverfront before the show and explore museums or trails on either side of the river the next day. For travelers drawn to the idea of two states celebrating together rather than a single city’s isolated show, Red White and Boom offers one of the more distinctive Independence Day settings in the Midwest.
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