RotaryFest begins in Elk Grove Village

RotaryFest began Wednesday night in Elk Grove Village with live music, carnival rides and plenty of food.

The festival, which celebrates the village's 60th anniversary this year, runs through Sunday at Lions Park.

Festival hours are 6 to 1 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is free, and free parking is available at Elk Grove High School and at Queen of the Rosary Church and Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit.

Highlights of this year's fest include a car show from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Elk Grove High School, the Hometown Parade at 5 p.m. Saturday and fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

For more festival information, visit www.elkgroverotaryfest.com.