Lincoln Park District to host multiple Fourth of July activities

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[June 23, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

The Lincoln Park District will host multiple activities on Wednesday, July 4th beginning with the traditional children's parade at 10:30 a.m.

With a theme of "Let Freedom Ring" area children are encouraged to decorate themselves in patriotic costume, or bikes, trikes, strollers and wagons. For this particular event skateboards and roller blades are also acceptable. There will be no motorized vehicles permitted with the exception of wheelchairs. Dogs are also welcome in this parade and may also come in costume if they choose. Please be sure that all pets are leashed.

Decorations should be patriotic in theme and will be judged for originality, creativity, and effort on the part of the child. For children ages 12 and under, a prize will be awarded to the winner of their category and age group.

Registration for the parade will begin at 10 a.m. on the south side of Scully Park in Lincoln. The parade will line up adjacent to the park on Decatur Street. Judging will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the parade will commence once judging is completed.

The parade will depart from Decatur Street at Scully Park and proceed south toward Wyatt Avenue. At Wyatt Avenue, the parade will turn left and proceed to the front parking area and lawn of the Lincoln Park District Recreational Center.

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After winners are announced from the parade participants, children will be invited play in the water with a "hose down" from the Lincoln Fire Department.

The Aquatic Center at the park district will be open after the parade and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy a day of fun in the sun and water! Free popsicles will be given out to all the attendees on the Fourth of July!

Starting at 1 p.m. and running to 3 p.m. there will be pool games with prizes awarded.

Wrap up the day with a great fireworks show on the golf driving range at 9 p.m. Come early and get a great spot for viewing the fireworks. Enjoy music provided by a DJ and park concessions will also be open for food and drinks!

All-in-all, look for a great Independence Day celebration in Lincoln at the Park District. We hope to see you all there!

[Abigail Neece
Program Coordinator]

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