Belleville is celebrating 200 years!

Museums, shopping, a bustling downtown, the Country’s longest Main Street and so much more make Belleville a true gem in ILLINOISouth! This Beautiful City serves as the St. Clair County Seat, and is the largest community in the Metro-east St. Louis Region. Belleville is celebrating in style all year long with events ranging from parades, art exhibits, festivals and more… The Beach Boys will even make their way to the Belle-clair fairgrounds to join in the Fun Fun Fun!

Explore Belleville’s 200th Celebration Events!

March 8 200th Anniversary Gala Dinner Fischer’s Restaurant April 5 Belleville City Museums Open House Day April 25 Bicentennial 5K Fun Run/Walk and The Bicentennial "Float" Parade Downtown Belleville May 4 Belleville Philharmonic Bicentennial Tribute Concert Lindenwood Univeristy-Belleville June 7 Old Belleville Street Fair/Alt Belleville Strassenfest Belleville City Museums Open House Day June 21 Bicentennial Car Show Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. July 3 – August 15 “200 Years of History” Exhibit Schmidt Art Gallery, SWIC July 5 Fireworks Display, Laser Show & SAFB Patriotic Music Concert SWIC September 13 Belleville Helping Belleville Service Day September 19, 20 & 21 Bicentennial Oktoberfest Celebration Featuring The Beach Boys, Confederate Railroad, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Darryl Worley and more! Downtown Belleville September 20 Belleville Historical Society Presents “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art Auction October 25 Belleville City Museums Open House Day Dedication of the Labor & Industry Museum Annex CLICK HERE for more information.