The annual Glen Carbon Homecoming is this Friday and Saturday.

The event takes place in the Old Town area on Main Street. On Friday, the event runs from 5 p.m. until midnight. From 6-8 p.m., there will be a “world famous” Budweiser Clydesdale, and from 7:30-11:30 p.m. the band Well Hungarians will play.

On Saturday, the event starts at 4 p.m. and ends at midnight. The Homecoming Parade and the Covered Bridge 5K Run, start at 5 p.m. From 7-11 p.m., the band Dirty Muggs will play, and a fireworks show starts at 10 p.m.

In addition, there will be carnival games, rides and other events. There will also be beer gardens, featuring regular and specialty beers, and a variety of food and other refreshments.

Advanced and discounted ride tickets are available at Sweeties, located at 123 Glen Crossing Road, and Glen Carbon Village Hall, located at 151 N. Main St. The tickets are available until 3 p.m. Friday.