Communities throughout the region will be holding events this weekend to celebrate Fourth of July.

Looking for a place to see fireworks and celebrate the Independence Day holiday this weekend? Here’s a list of things to do in the region.

JUNE 30 – JULY 4

Granite City Patriots in the Park

Thurs. 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.; Sun.-Mon. 1-11 p.m.

Wilson Park, 2900 Benton St.

Free

Granite City Park District’s celebration includes carnival rides, concerts, carriage rides, food and entertainment. Fireworks at 9:15 July 4 on Coolidge Middle School Grounds, 3231 Namecoki Road. For more information, call (618) 877-3059.

JULY 2

Fireworks in Grafton

Saturday, starts at 9 p.m.

Grafton Riverfront, Front St.

Free

Entertainment and food specials at local restaurants prior to the show. For more information, call (618) 786-7000.

Edwardsville Celebration

Saturday, begins at 2 p.m.

American Legion – Golf Course, 58 S. State Rt. 157

Free

American Legion Post #199 hosts the fireworks display that will be held at dusk. Festivities include carnival-type games, inflatables, face painting and hot dog eating contest. For more information, call (618) 656-9774.

JULY 3

Alton Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday, gates open at 5 p.m.

Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive

Free

Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats are scheduled to perform before the fireworks show. For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

Fireworks Viewing from the Tower

Sunday, 8-10 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford

$20 for top level; $15 for middle level

View fireworks lighting up the night sky from high up in the tower. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

Fireworks on the Mississippi

Sunday, 9:15 p.m.

Riverfront Park, Landmarks Blvd., Alton

Free

For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

JULY 4

Family Fun Fest

Monday, 5-9:30 p.m.

Robert E. Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey

Free

The event will kick-off with a Patriot Bike Decorating contest for children ages 5-11 years.  Children should dress up their bikes to be judged following a short bike parade around the park. Entry forms are available at the Parks office, 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey or online @ www.godfreyil.org.

Participants must be pre-registered by Friday, July 1, 2016 to participate in the contest. Bike ride at 5 p.m.; Music by Jim Mager at 6:30 p.m.; Watermelon eating contest at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15. For more information, visit www.godfreyil.org.

Jerseyville Fireworks Display

Monday, 9:30-10:15 p.m.

American Legion Fairgrounds, 300 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

Free

For more information, call (618) 498-2222.

Fireworks in Troy

Monday, dusk

Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy

Free

For more information, call (618) 667-1040.

Columbia Celebration

Monday, noon – 10 p.m.

American Legion Park, 375 E. Locust St.

Free

Hometown celebration features washers tournament, food, fun and fireworks. Sponsored by American Legion Post #581.

Liberty Bell of the West Patriotic Celebration

Monday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

207 First St., Kaskaskia

Free

Patriotic music and tributes, ringing the bell for liberty, French marine salute, tours of historic church. For more information, call (618) 826-2667.

Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration

Monday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Scheve Park, Harnett & 6th St., Mascoutah

Free

Features softball and kickball tournaments, rides, kids’ games, raffle, artisans’ booths and fireworks. For more information, call (618) 566-2964.

Highland Fireworks

Monday, 4-9 p.m.

Glik Park, 12 Nagel Drive, Highland

Free

Come early for vendor food and fun family activities. For more information, call (618) 654-9891.

Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Festivities

Monday, evening

Pere Marquette Park, N. Main St.

Free

Fireworks sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce. Pops musical concert held before the fireworks. For more information, call (800) 373-7007.

— Metro East ready to celebrate Fourth of July —