Join the Captain and crew on Illinois' only authentic paddle-wheeler where kids and adults alike are fascinated by her tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel.  Trip includes Captain's commentary.  Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time.

Board at 12:45 PM/Cruise from l:00PM-2:30PM

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River City Soul Fest (Gospel Night featuring New Direction)
200 NE Water Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602
Cost: $5/adult; ages 12 and under free

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2009. The first day of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers plus Integrity, New Millenium and the Soul Fest Community Choir! Headlining Gospel night is New Direction. With four sizzling CD’s and more than a dozen Stellar, Grammy and Dove Award nominations, their latest album ’Destiny’, marks their return as gospel’s premier contemporary and hip-hop youth choir. Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more. RiverFront Location: Festival Park.