Full-Size Road Closure Map
Beginning at noon on Friday, July 4, downtown Peoria streets will be restricted due to the Red, White, & BOOM! fireworks display sponsored by Choose Greater Peoria and i3 Broadband.
Drivers should exercise caution and patience throughout the day and evening. The use of alternative routes is advised, and delays should be expected.
Parking Lot Closures – 9 a.m.
The Liberty Street Riverfront parking lot and the parking lot adjacent to Martini’s on Water.
• The Caterpillar parking lot, located at S.W. Washington Street and Hamilton Boulevard, will be available only to VIP event permit holders and persons with disabilities.
Road Closures – Noon
The following roads will be closed, and parking restrictions will go into effect.
• S.W. Water Street from State Street to Eaton Street.
• Walnut Street between S.W. Washington Street to S.W. Water Street.
• Harrison Street between S.W. Washington Street to S.W. Water Street.
• Liberty Street between S.W. Washington Street to S.W. Water Street.
• Main Street between S.W. Washington Street to S.W. Water Street.
• Hamilton Boulevard between S.W. Washington Street and S.W. Water Street.
During this time, the only traffic allowed in these areas will be vendors, exhibitors, 401 S.W. Water Street property owners, and Ameren employees. Vendors will be required to present their permit to enter the Riverfront. Vendor entry and exit into the Riverfront will not be allowed after 4 p.m.
Road Closures – 8 p.m.
The following roads will be closed, and parking restrictions will go into effect.
• Liberty Street between S.W. Adams Street and S.W. Washington Street.
• Fulton Street between S.W. Adams Street and S.W. Washington Street.
• Main Street between S.W. Adams Street and S.W. Washington Street.
Bob Michel Bridge Closure – 8:30 p.m.
• The Bob Michel Bridge will be closed to BOTH pedestrian and vehicular traffic starting at 8:30 p.m. and lasting through the duration of the fireworks.
Interstate 74 Exit Closure – 8:30 p.m.
• The I-74 eastbound exits of 93, 94, and 95 will be closed starting at 8:30 p.m.
What Should I Not Bring
Please see this special note from the organizers of the Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM!:
• Personal fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, are prohibited on the Riverfront grounds. Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM!, presented by i3 Broadband, will have all the fireworks you will need.
• Bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters are prohibited on the Riverfront grounds.
• Dogs and other family pets are prohibited except for ESA-certified service animals.
• The use of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles in the vicinity of the riverfronts and between the Murray Baker Bridge and the Bob Michel Bridge is strictly prohibited.
• Additionally, outside alcohol, cannabis, or other illicit drugs, grills, firearms or weapons of any kind, open flames, laser pointers, parking of vehicles on the sidewalks, and furniture, other than lawn chairs, are all prohibited.