The City of Alton presents this annual Fireworks Festival along the Alton Riverfront. Gates for the event at the Liberty Bank Amphitheater open at 5 p.m. Come enjoy food, drink, live music from Hudson & the Hoo Doo Cats and a fabulous fireworks display over the Mississippi River. A special VIP ticket can be purchased for an upgraded experience, which includes parking close to the venue. The fireworks display is set to take off around 9:15 p.m.