**********Weather Update About July 3rd Event ***********
*** 2:30 pm***
Weather forecasts are predicting the inclement weather should be past us by 3 pm. We will continue with our intended 4 pm start for the event. We will monitor weather through the evening!
***7/2/26***
Weather forecasts indicate there is a possibility of thunderstorms during tomorrow’s event. The safety of all attendees, participants, and staff remains our highest priority.
We encourage everyone to monitor weather conditions throughout the event and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather develops. Event officials will continue to monitor forecasts and provide updates as needed through the event’s public address system, social media channels, and onsite staff.
If lightning or severe weather threatens the area, attendees should promptly follow instructions from event personnel and move to their vehicles or designated shelter locations if directed.
Schedule changes, temporary event suspensions, or a cancellation may be necessary depending on weather conditions. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure everyone’s safety.
Thank you for helping us make safety our top priority.
Our annual celebration of Independence Day ending with Lemont’s epic firework display.
This free event features:
4:00 p.m. DJ, Food Vendors & Beer Station Open
4:30 p.m. ENCORE on Stage
6:00 p.m. Live music by Whiskey Road
9:30 p.m. FIREWORKS!!
Parking:
- Parking is free and is available at the Park District lots, Old Quarry Middle school, Lemont Township’s Community Center on Alba and the Woodland Sanctuary (Timberline & Roberta). Any other parking lots are not under our supervision or direction. We encourage you to carpool, ride your bike or walk (safely) if you are able!
- Please remember at the end of the night, you can only turn RIGHT (East) out of the Centennial Park District to exit & LEFT (West) or STRAIGHT (North) out of the Old Quarry exit.
Claiming your Spot:
- Saving spaces is prohibited on the Quad Fields prior to 4 pm on July 3rd.
- Any items set out on the rest of campus will be moved aside if it interfers with our set-up.
- Using plastic tarps and putting stakes in the ground to save space is NOT permitted. You may use chairs and blankets, but please do not put anything into the ground or place tarps on the ground, it ruins the grass. Outside of the event area and apart from Field 32, you may use pop up tents not exceeding 10×10 for your picnic area. Please be kind and remove them by 9pm for firework viewing.
Food/Bev:
- Food vendors include Digs on McCarthy feat. Gelsosomo’s, Mucha Salsa, Totura’s Famous Sausage, Mr. Salty’s (carnival snacks), Tap House Grill Lemont, Rizzo’s Redhots, The Creamery, LIl’ Deb’s Mobile Eats, Wok’d, and NovaTea. Prices vary based on vendor. Most vendors accept both card & cash.
- The beer tent is sponsored by the Lemont Park Foundation, which includes Pollyanna brews as well as seltzers. Proceeds will benefit the Park Foundation’s mission to give back to the community.
No-No’s!
- Grills are not allowed anywhere at the park.
- No Glass allowed anywhere on park property.
- No electric scooters or dirt or trail bikes allowed on campus.
*Pro-tip! Take a picture of your kiddos so you remember what they are wearing in case you lose sight of them!
