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Christmas Wonderland Located at Rock Springs Park on College Avenue, An annual spectacular holiday light show which features over two million lights and over 100 displays capturing the memories of Christmas. The theme of the display is right out of Dickens and visits from Santa, as well as horse drawn carriage rides, are also a part of this event that lasts from Thanksgiving to Christmas., 618-466-8858 |
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Downtown Alton Block Parties The drinks are on ice, the food is on the fire, and the music is ready to rock, so get set to dance down to the streets of Downtown Alton to celebrate the summer Alton Block Party season. The Alton Block Parties, presented by the Alton Marketplace Association and sponsored by Dixon Distributing, run from May through October on the last Saturday of each month from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. when Downtown Alton closes Third Street between Piasa and State Streets and the party begins with bands at both ends of the street.
2005 Block Party Schedule:
Saturday, July 30 - Parrothead Party
featuring The Phins
Saturday, August 27 - Summer Nights
featuring Sable
Saturday, September 24 - Hot! Hot! Hot!
featuring Mr. Wizard, 618-463-1016 |
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Eastgate Cinema 625 Lewis & Clark Boulevard, Alton, IL 62024, Located approximately eight miles north of Interstate 270 on Highway 3 in East Alton. The box office opens half an hour before the start of the first show., 618-254-6058 |
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Alton Sports Tap 3812 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, Follow your favorite sports teams while enjoying cold beverages and great food., 618-465-2539 |
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Cat Daddy's Tavern On The Commons 203 West Third Street, Alton, IL 62002, A fun and festive local hangout offering a full bar and entertainment., 618-462-8090 |
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Cellar Room, The 2704 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-9874 |
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Chez Marilyn 119 West Third Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-8071 |
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City Limits 2204 Fosterburg Road, Alton, IL 62002, 618-463-1505 |
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DJ's Bar & Grill 2526 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-0362 |
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Firehouse, The 314 State Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-462-5407 |
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Lighthouse 115 Market Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-474-2010 |
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Norb's Northside Tavern 2505 State Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-466-9842 |
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Riverbend Billiards & Grill 411 Piasa Street, Alton, IL 62002, Enjoy great burgers, entertainment and a full bar. Located just three blocks from the Alton Belle Casino. , 618-462-4435 |
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Spectator's Bar 3003 Humbert Road, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-6626 |
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Alton Symphony Orchestra 1198 McPherson Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, Founded in 1945, the Alton Symphony Orchestra is one of only a few organizations dedicated to the performance of live symphonic music in the southern Illinois region. For sixty years it has serviced the residents and artists throughout this area and has served as a cultural force, broadening the awareness and importance of the arts in the community, and making itself easily accessible to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
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Alton Little Theater 2450 North Henry, Alton, IL 62002, Voted Illinois' best community theater in 2000, Alton Little Theater brings great stage performances to life. Featured are musicals, dramas, and revues. , 618-462-6562 |
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