📅 Friday, August 15, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Lincoln Fields, Washington Park
Join us for an evening of community celebration at the Bicentennial Block Party — the perfect way to kick off a weekend full of fun!
Enjoy:
🎶 Live music by Top 4D Acoustic
🍔 A variety of food trucks
🍻 Festival Garden
🎈 Family-fun
🛍️ Vendor booths to shop and explore
✨ Don’t miss the grand finale — Skycentennial, the Bicentennial Committee's gift to Washington! 300 drones will fill the sky in a show customized to celebrate Washington's 200th birthday, synchronized to music.
The Bicentennial Block Party is presented by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Park District as part of Washington’s 200th birthday celebration — a true Bicentennial Grand Slam!
🧺 Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets, and your community spirit. We’ll see you at the park!
Ongoing Programs & Features
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
