Red, White & Blue in the Loo - 2025
Date & Time
Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Location
Monroe County Fairgrounds | Waterloo, IL
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Red, White & Blue in the Loo – July 3–4, 2025? Waterloo’s Newest 4th of July Tradition Starts NOW
Get ready for two epic days of celebration at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. This is the first year of Red, White & Blue in the Loo - and it’s going to be the best 4th of July party the area has ever seen!
? THURSDAY, JULY 3RD | 4–10 PM - Gates open at 3 PM
4:00 PM: CLUless
6:30 PM STEVE EWING FULL BAND
?FRIDAY, JULY 4TH | 12–10 PM ? - Gates open at 11 AM
?LIVE MUSIC BEGINS AT NOON
•Twisted Road with Special Guest Miranda Bury
•Tiffany Ann featuring Curt Copeland & band
•WELL HUNGARIANS
? MAIN STAGE MUSIC – Lawn Chairs Welcome!
? Want to UPGRADE your Music experience?
Reserve your Picnic Table or access the Community Tent for even more perks:
-Shaded seating near the main stage
-Close proximity to exclusive restrooms
-Nearby access to bar/concessions
-Great for relaxing, recharging, and enjoying the music
? ONE TICKET, ALL ACCESS! ?
We’ve made it simple: NO more activity wristbands. Just one ticket gets you everything! ?
ENTRY Now Includes:
✅ FREE Parking
✅ Entry to the Entire Event
✅ Live Music & Concerts
✅ LISA MEEGAN FAMILY FUN ZONE FUN - Patriotic Playland – Massive Inflatable Zone for all ages
✅ Silent Disco – 3 Live DJs, headphones included (5–9 PM, both nights)
✅ LED Selfie Station – Snap photos with friends all day
✅ Family Disco Party – With special character guests (July 4 only)
✅ Ultimate Dinosaur Experience (July 4 only)
✅ Yard Games & Community Fun Zone
✅ Fireworks
and more
ACCESS TO:
✅ Good Eats: Food Vendors & Trucks
✅ Red, White & Booze Garden
✅Craft & Retail Vendors
What’s NOT Included (Optional Add-Ons):
Face Painting
? Mechanical Bull Rides – $6/ride or 2 for $10
? Axe Throwing Booth – Pay-per-play onsite 3RD ONLY
? Hearts with Hooves – Horse rides + Interactive 360 Magic Photo Booth (More details coming soon — family favorite!)
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? JUL 3RD 9:30 PM — FIREWORKS SHOW
Fireworks with meaning, more magic
A $30,000 custom fireworks display choreographed and executed by Short Fuze Pyrotechnics, synced to original music by: Steve Ewing of The Urge & ? Alexandra Kay – Waterloo
Follow here ➡️ bit.ly/RWB-3RDFIREWORKS
Just want to enjoy the show?
?Fireworks-Only Ticket: $10 Per Vehicle
This low-cost option lets you experience the fireworks up close if you don't want to come to the whole event.
? Parking & Access begin around 8:00 PM
(exact time to be announced)
? Watch from the comfort of the fairgrounds, front-row views of the sky
?️ Fireworks-only admission does not include entry to festival attractions.
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PARADE – July 4 @ 10 AM? Downtown Waterloo, IL
? Be part of our First Annual Red, White & Blue in the Loo Parade! Line the streets of Waterloo on the morning of July 4th as we roll out patriotism in full color. Marching bands, floats, vehicles, and community groups all welcome!
Registration link: bit.ly/RWB-PARADE
? JULY 4TH EXTRAS:
Cornhole Tournament (Starts at 12 PM – cash prize to winners!) Register here: https://bit.ly/RWB-2025Cornhole
Autocross Racing (3–6 PM) ➡️ bit.ly/RWBINTHELOO25-AUTOCROSS
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⚠️EVENT INFO ⚠️
•No outside coolers, food, or drinks
•Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!
•Picnic tables upgrade spaces will announce later
•Smoking allowed only in marked zones
•? This is an open-air festival experience — like your favorite amphitheater show. Bring your setup and settle in for two days of celebration!
MILITARY & COMMUNITY HONOR
•We’re proud to welcome the Air Force, Army, Marines and VFW to help us celebrate freedom and honor service.
•Veterans and Active Military receive a $5 food voucher at check-in - our thanks for your service. Just bring your ID.
❤️ GIVING BACK ❤️ A portion of proceeds supports:
•Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois (Helping now ST. Clair, Monroe & Randolph Counties full time) – Helping survivors of domestic violence: https://www.vpcswi.org/
•JB Patriot Pantry – Food Drive to help support our serving veterans & active military ? Food Drive Starts June 20!
Select local businesses will be collecting non-perishable food to support our heroes through the JB Patriot Pantry. Watch our social media for participating drop-off locations.
GET INVOLVED ?
•Become a Business Sponsor
•Donate as a Community Member
•Volunteer as an individual or team
•Join the Parade, Spread the Word!
MAIN EVENT PAGE: bit.ly/RWBintheLoo2025
QUESTIONS: [email protected]
Event Location
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 IL-156, Waterloo, IL 62298-2015, United StatesEvent Host
Red, White & Blue in the Loo