PACE proudly presents the 2011 Labor Day Picnic. After the Labor Day Parade, food and live entertainment is provided for the whole family at Festival Park. For more information, please visit the PACE website at www.peoriaevents.com

Spirit of Peoria to Starved Rock This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, a tour of Starved Rock, and even a visit from Mark Twain! Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat! For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

 A piece of US History returns to Peoria's RiverFront in September. The LST 325 Ship will be docking and open for tours daily from 9am - 5pm from September 8 - 12. The LST (Landing Ship Tank) 325 was part of the largest fleet in history by participating in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and was acquired in 2000 by the USS LST Memorial, Inc who made necessary repairs and later opened it for educational tours starting in 2003.
When: September 8 - 12, 2011
Where: Peoria RiverFront near the RiverPlex
Times: 9am - 5pm daily
Pricing: Adults: $10
Kids Ages 6 - 18: $5
Kids Under 6: FREE
Family Rate (parents w/ minor children): $20

For School Group pricing and scheduling information, please contact Brittany Moldenhauer at bmoldenhauer@peoriaparks.org or at (309) 689-3019.

A piece of US History returns to Peoria's RiverFront in September. The LST 325 Ship will be docking and open for tours daily from 9am - 5pm from September 8 - 12. The LST (Landing Ship Tank) 325 was part of the largest fleet in history by participating in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and was acquired in 2000 by the USS LST Memorial, Inc who made necessary repairs and later opened it for educational tours starting in 2003.
When: September 8 - 12, 2011
Where: Peoria RiverFront near the RiverPlex
Times: 9am - 5pm daily
Pricing: Adults: $10
Kids Ages 6 - 18: $5
Kids Under 6: FREE
Family Rate (parents w/ minor children): $20

For School Group pricing and scheduling information, please contact Brittany Moldenhauer at bmoldenhauer@peoriaparks.org or at (309) 689-3019.

The 300 Block of Water Street Comes ALIVE Every Friday!
June - September ~~  5 - 10 p.m.

Cool Festival Vendors ~ Great Food ~ Eclectic Live Entertainment!

"Build Your Own" Taco Bar & Margaritas!

Visit www.waterstreetfiesta.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Matthew Curry & The Blues Fury!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Join us on Friday Sept 9 for the final night of the regular RiverFront concert series this year featuring United Groove Theory! Get ready to rock and dance the night away with this high energy local act! Gates open at 7:30pm and music starts at 8pm. Admission is $7. Hot food will be available from Meat-N-Place and ice cold Budweiser products will be available at The Landing Bar. Bring all your friends and enjoy one more night of music and fun on The RiverFront.

United Groove Theory

Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock to Peoria

Our single-day cruises are essentially abbreviated versions of our multiple-day trips, just without the overnight lodging. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, and more. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat!

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com.

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and much more!  Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.

Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park.

Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!

A piece of US History returns to Peoria's RiverFront in September. The LST 325 Ship will be docking and open for tours daily from 9am - 5pm from September 8 - 12. The LST (Landing Ship Tank) 325 was part of the largest fleet in history by participating in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and was acquired in 2000 by the USS LST Memorial, Inc who made necessary repairs and later opened it for educational tours starting in 2003.
When: September 8 - 12, 2011
Where: Peoria RiverFront near the RiverPlex
Times: 9am - 5pm daily
Pricing: Adults: $10
Kids Ages 6 - 18: $5
Kids Under 6: FREE
Family Rate (parents w/ minor children): $20

For School Group pricing and scheduling information, please contact Brittany Moldenhauer at bmoldenhauer@peoriaparks.org or at (309) 689-3019.

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

 The Peoria Firefighters Local 50 presents Fire On The Water on Peoria’s RiverFront with live music by The New Imposters (4:30pm), Generations (6:30pm) & JammSammich (9pm), food by Meat-N-Place, & ice cold drinks by Budweiser! $5 donation to enter.

This year also features the 1st Annual Firefighters Local 50 Bags Tournament. $15/person to register. Registration begins at noon, games begin at 1pm at the CEFCU Center Stage. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. For more info or to register, contact Rick Waldron at (309) 369-5553 or rwall@yahoo.com.

All proceeds from tonight's event are donated to local charities