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Carnival: St. Elizabeth Parish Picnic




St. Elizabeth Annual Parish Picnic in Granite City Illinois Family Entertainment & Carnival

The St. Elizabeth’s Parish Picnic has taken place annually since 1981.  Furthermore, “the picnic has become one of the premier picnics in the Metro East,” the first year being held in 1981 – STLToday.com.  However, it’s not the only carnival in Granite City!

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Moreover, my children were young enough for me to pull them both around in a Radio Flyer wagon the first time I took them.  Furthermore, I hope it continues for generations yet to come.  Most importantly, to beat the heat of the summer we focus on fun activities.  For instance, when we think of summertime, swimming, camping and carnivals are what we get excited about!

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Furthermore, this Granite City Carnival is held on the blacktop parking lot with designated parking in the soccer field of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. Additionally, the address is 2300 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040.  You can’t miss it!



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“The St. Elizabeth Church Parish Picnic is one of the highlights of the Granite City summer season.  Moreover, dinners are served in an air conditioned cafeteria and includes dessert, coffee, and iced tea.  As a result of access to, people are able to cool down and avoid heatstroke.

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Moreover, attractions of the St. Elizabeth’s Annual Parish Picnic consists of a carnival with over 20 rides.  Furthermore, area bands provide live entertainment throughout the event.  Other St. Elizabeth Parish picnic activities are corn hole toss tournaments, Bingo, a variety of raffles, and a silent auction.  

Picnic activities included a 5K race, a car show, Area First Responders equipment display, and a reptile show.  Game booths and food and refreshment stands remain open on the grounds throughout the picnic.” – GreatRiverRoad.com. Thousands of people have enjoyed this event through the years.



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Plan to attend  St. Elizabeth’s Annual Parish Picnic!  Most importantly, like their Facebook page to keep updated.

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There are three annual carnivals that take place in Granite City.  Aside from the St. Elizabeth Church Parish Picnic,  Holy Family Church holds an annual event.  Furthermore, the Patriots In The Park is the 4th of July Celebration and it takes place over the course of several days too.  Click here to view the scheduled parades and events in Granite City, Illinois.

Elks Lodge also hosts entertainment events now and then.  For instance, we attended a carnival and enjoyed rides like The Hurricane, as shown in the video below.  That carnival isn’t an annual event.  However, it’s still another place that provides summer fun activities for families to attend!

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