OPERATION SANTA
Click on the WIRL Show Audio page to hear Dan Dermody's interview with Rocky Vonachen about the
Operation Santa Memorial Day 4 Mile Run/1 Mile Walk

 Diamond Rio to join Central Illinois
4th of July Celebration!

The largest 4th of July celebration in downstate Illinois just got bigger
 with the addition of Country Music Superstars, and
Academy of Country Music Group of the year nominees...Diamond Rio!
  "Methodist Red, White and Boom!" will be expanding to three days of festivities including two huge acts in concerts. 
On Thursday, July 3rd, Cheap Trick will be on the Festival Park stage
along the Peoria Riverfront. 
Then on Saturday night July 5th, it's the group that helped define 'young country' music in the early 90's...Diamond Rio on the CEFCU Center Stage. 
Doors open at 7:00p.m. with the concerts starting at 8:00. 
 Advance tickets are available at local Co-op Record stores for $25 or $30 at the door. 
Or click right here to purchase your tix in advance.
And to celebrate our Nations birthday on Friday, July 4th, we will light the skies with the biggest display ever seen above the Illinois River with over $75,000 worth of breathtaking fireworks that will be synchronized to a spectacular musical soundtrack.
Diamond Rio and Cheap Trick are being produced by Riverfront Entertainment. 
Methodist Red, White & Boom is brought to you by South Side Bank,
 Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, Uftring Auto Group, Miller Lite, Jim McComb Chevrolet, and Classic Country 1290 WIRL.