The Plainfield Park District will host its 6th annual Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Display on Wednesday, July 3. The FREE event will begin at 5 p.m. and will culminate with a fireworks display at dusk.



The event will provide fun activities for the entire family, including an inflatable obstacle course, "Chalk It Up" sidewalk art, face-painting, crafts, contests, family games, bean bag toss, and Play Zone activities. The event will also include touch-a-truck opportunities including military, police, fire, and village vehicles, as well as representation by Operation Support Our Troops, an organization that sends care packages as well as cards and letters of support from the community, to troops deployed overseas. A DJ will provide music throughout the evening, and the Plainfield Park District's dance classes will perform at 7 p.m.

New this year – a kids' Patriotic Parade! Children can decorate their bikes, big wheels, scooters (non-motorized), wagons, etc. with red, white and blue decorations and show off their American pride! Parade route will go once around the event grounds. Decorating will start at 5:30 p.m. and the parade will start at 6 p.m. A limited supply of decorations will be available. No pets, please.



Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, picnic baskets, chairs and coolers for this all-ages event. Concessions will also be provided by the Plainfield Central High School Athletics Booster Club. (Please note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed on school or park district property.)

The Plainfield Park District is currently seeking donations from the community to help fund this year's fireworks display. A donation web site has been established at www.melrosepyro.com/donate/plainfieldparkdistrict.



All donations will go directly to the Park District's Fireworks Fund. Online donations can be made through PayPal or using a credit card at www.melrosepyro.com/donate/plainfieldparkdistrict. Checks made out to the Plainfield Park District can be mailed to 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield IL 60544, Attn. Melody Chapman.

Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks event sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting Melody Chapman at (815) 436-8812 x37 or chapman@plainfieldparkdistrict.com. For as little as $500, businesses and organizations can be recognized with signage and provided booth space to promote their products and services during the event.



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