Streator Liberty Fest

07/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Liberty Fest Parade! Our 3 winners are...

1st Place: Streator Just for Kix
2nd Place: Girl Scouts Troop #1615
3rd Place: Liberty Village

This parade would not have been possible without everyone's dedication and creativity! Get ready for 2027!🦅

07/10/2026

We are proud to announce our Lil Miss. Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker for 2026! We would like to thank all 14 contestants for their participation, Kroger and SOCU for allowing voting cans at their business, and the following sponsors...

Central Church of Christ
Cruisin Concessions
Dairy Queen
Joe Richard
Kroger
SOCU
STreator Bowl Mor
SCCU
Streator Fest
Tropical Sno
Walgreens

🦅Our participants raised a total of $2,609.58 for Streator Fest!🦅

07/09/2026

Voting is live for the 2026 Liberty Fest Parade! Choose your top 3 entries!

Please vote for your top 3 entries in the parade! Voting ends Wednesday, July 15th! 1st Place: Trophy and 6 single day V.I.P Passes for Streator Fest 2nd Place: Trophy and 4 single day V.I.P Passes for Streator Fest 3rd Place: Trophy and 2 single day V.I.P Passes for Streator Fest

07/05/2026

We had the honor of having Ms. Kitty Solon be our Grand Marshal for the 2026 Liberty Fest Parade! At 103, she braved the heat and rode in a yellow viper! Thank you to everyone who participated in the parade! Post your photos in the comments. Judging will be live in a couple of days.🇺🇸🦅

07/05/2026

Todays events! Join us in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States!🇺🇸🗽

July 5th
🦅10:00AM-5:00PM- Craft/Food Vendors
🦅 12:00PM-Liberty Fest Parade "Revolution:250"
🦅 12:00PM-5:00PM-World of Bounce w/ Foam party at 4PM
🦅12:00PM-5:00PM-Ice Cream and Pie Social
🦅 1:00PM-3:00PM-Touch a Truck
🦅 1:30PM- Declaration of Independence reading & bell ringing
🦅 1:30PM-3:30PM- Kids Corner & Petting Zoo
🦅2:00PM-4:00PM- IVCC Jazz Band
🦅5:00PM-Liberty Dollar Early Bird Drawing

07/04/2026

Looking to get involved? We need 4 more people to help carry a large flag in the parade tomorrow! If you are available, message us!🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Meet Sparrow's Nest Farm's newest addition this weekend at Liberty Fest! Sunday, July 5th 1:30pm-3:30pm!🐮🐷

07/02/2026

Enjoy the biggest parade yet, July 5th at noon in downtown Streator!🦅

07/02/2026

On July 5th at 1:30PM, we will have a reading of the Declaration of Independence following with the ringing of the historic St.Mary's Church bell in the City Park. This will not only commemorate America's 250th Birthday, but mark the importance the church had to Streator and its citizens throughout the years. 🔔🦅