Patriotic evening at the Lincoln Park District yields large crowd
 

[July 04, 2024]     On Wednesday evening, July 3rd, the Lincoln Park District enjoyed what may very well have been the largest crowd ever for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks display.

What had to have been at least 1,000 if not more men, women and children, came to the park district early in the evening. They first enjoyed a massive amount of food, then participated in games and free balloon art, face painting and live music before finding a place to settle in and await darkness and a spectacular fireworks display.

All around the driving range area, visitors were taking part in the many aspects of the evening.

Food trucks experienced very long lines as did the balloon man and the face painter.

Other games were also busy throughout the daylight time of the evening and the Aquatic Center was open with several people enjoying the water before the fireworks.

Throughout the evening The Tangents provided live music.

The best part of the evening may have been the happy kids as they enjoyed all the activities, or perhaps watching all the patriotic people, strolling around in their red, white, and blue.

As dusk approached, crowds started to settle in, finding their ideal spot for viewing the fireworks. Then it was time for the sparklers and other small pyrotechnics.

When darkness fell, the fireworks began immediately after the singing of the National Anthem. The display this year was wonderful, and the big finale at the end was stunning.

All in all, it was a great evening at the park district, and the rain that would come later held off for until after everyone had gone home. Unfortunately, that rain prevented the Thursday Children’s Parade and water play at the Rec center with the Lincoln Fire Department.

[Nila Smith]