Altona Field Days Honor America’s 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:14 AM

Altona’s Volunteer Fire Department drew crowds for its third annual Field Days and parade at Feinberg Recreation Park. The two-day celebration featured music, food, games, a kickball tournament and historic displays. The event also honored seven Revolutionary War veterans who later settled in Altona as part of the town’s America 250 observance.

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