 The day starts out with the free eighth annual Old-Fashioned
Children's Walking Parade. Join the group at Scully Park to
preregister any time after 9 a.m. The parade will line up and step
off promptly at 10 a.m. A fire truck will lead the parade to the
Lincoln Park District grounds on Primm Road.Decorate tricycles,
bicycles, strollers, scooters and wagons for the occasion. Walk,
rollerblade or ride a skateboard. No motorized vehicles are
permitted, although wheelchairs will be allowed. Leashed dogs are
welcome, too. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children on
the parade route, which begins at Scully Park, at McLean and Decatur
streets.
For more information, contact the Lincoln Park District at
732-8770.
After the parade, prizes will be awarded in a variety of
categories. Be sure to stick around for a water fight with the fire
department. The park district will provide water balloons and the
fire department will have the hydrant and hoses. Everyone is
guaranteed to get soaked!
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In the evening on the Fourth, the park district will have a DJ
playing a great selection of music. Lincoln Land Catering will have
a wide selection of food choices. Corn dogs, brats, walking tacos
and lemonade shake-ups are just a few of the Americana menu
offerings.
The park district will also offer an open play bags game for
anyone interested in playing. If there is enough interest, the
organizers may even put together a quick tournament. Play will start
at 7 p.m. near the concession stand.
Fireworks will start at dusk, with the American Legion color
guard having a presentation, too.
[Text from file received from Roy Logan,
Lincoln Park District] |
