Seasonal & Holidays
Joliet's Fireworks Show Just Hours Away
Joliet was one of many communities to cancel its Fourth of July event because of heavy rains.
JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Chamber issued a press release on Thursday morning reminding everyone that Joliet's July 4th Celebration will begin at 9:20 p.m. (July 5) at the Joliet Park District's Memorial Stadium. Gates to the stadium will open to families at 7 p.m.
Original story posted on Wednesday night:
A city of Joliet official informed Patch around 8:40 p.m. that the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Joliet Memorial Stadium has been postponed because of the heavy rains. The event has been moved to Thursday night, July 5.
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Fireworks events in Oswego, Yorkville, New Lenox, Naperville's Ribfest and throughout the area were also cancelled or postponed due to the weather.
Scattered storms were expected to continue in the area Wednesday evening, with the possibility of more storms Thursday. A severe storm warning was in effect for the area until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
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