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Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
America's 250th Drone Show
Date & Time
Thursday, July 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost
Free
Location
1106 Interstate Dr., Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, McLean County
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Join us Thursday, July 2 at the Interstate Center for Bloomington-Normal’s celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, family activities, food trucks, and community fun leading up to a spectacular 300 drone light show at 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy performances by Taylor Bruniga from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Front Street Collective from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A special thank you to our sponsors:
⭐ State Farm
⭐ O’Brien Auto Group
⭐ Cybernautic
⭐ Stark Excavating
⭐ York Public Adjusting
⭐ Farnsworth Group
⭐ Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
⭐ LiUNA!
⭐ Illinois Wesleyan University

And our community partners:
⭐ Town of Normal
⭐ McLean County
⭐ Bloomington Bison
⭐ Iron Coyote
⭐ Tentac / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington

Come hungry. The evening will also feature the Bloomington Bison Kids Zone, activities from Iron Coyote, and food and drinks available for purchase from:
🍕 Artesano’s Pizza
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍧 Kona Ice and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
🍦 Olde Tyme Ice Cream
🍕 Pizza Payaa
🌮 La Patrona Authentic Mexican Cuisine
🌮 Tony’s Tacos
🌭 Greeny’s Brats and BBQ
🍹 Cocktail Caravan by Tentac / DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington – The Cocktail Caravan will offer beverages for purchase in both the VIP and General Viewing Areas.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a one-of-a-kind community celebration.
📅 July 2, 2026
📍 Interstate Center
🕕 Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
🎵 Taylor Bruniga | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🎵 Front Street Collective | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🕘 America 250 Drone Show | 9:00 p.m.