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Lockport Plans World War II Days

The event includes a food court, beer garden, a battle demo and entertainment.

LOCKPORT, IL — The Lockport Township Park District will host the city's annual World War II days at Dellwood Park on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9. The event includes a food court, beer garden, a battle demo and entertainment. According to the park district, the schedule is:

Saturday, Sept. 8

  • 9:30 a.m. - Park opens
  • 10:15 a.m. - The Tonetts (Big band songs of the 40s)
  • 11:30 a.m. - Battle
  • 1 p.m. - Sweet Reminder (Cover 50s and 60s classics)
  • 3 p.m. - Battle, Field Hospital demo at German camps following battle
  • 4 p.m. - Music and dance lessons of the era
  • 6:30 p.m. - Vietnam bridge skirmish
  • 8 p.m. - USO Show featuring The Ron Burgundys
  • 10:30 p.m. - Park closes

Sunday, Sept. 9

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  • 9:30 a.m. - Park opens
  • 10:15 a.m. - The Tonetts (Big band songs of the 40s)
  • 11:30 a.m. - Battle, field hospital demo at German camps following battle
  • 12:30 p.m. - WWII Girls Baseball Living History demo
  • 1 p.m. - Sweet Reminder (50s and 60s classics)
  • 3 p.m. - Battle

Image via Lockport Township Park District.

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