MOKENA, IL — The Village of Mokena and the Mokena Community Park District invite the community to the expanded July 3 festival at Main Park, 10925 W. LaPorte Rd.
The event opens at 4 p.m., with free kids games and inflatables.
The Food Truck Fest opens at 4:30 p.m., running until 10:30 p.m. The Food Trucks will be located at the south side of the park, behind the stage.
Food trucks will include:
For a list of which menu items they'll offer, click here. Food is priced and sold separately by vendor.
The entertainment will kick off at 5 p.m. with the Encore Concert Band. The Encore Concert Band are comprised of community members who enjoy playing quality orchestra music together, fostering a greater appreciation for music and providing entertainment at the highest level.
Michael Darnell, Magician will take the Main Stage at 6:30 p.m. Experience this hilarious, interactive performance with fun-filled surprises, and audience participation. Kids don’t just watch the magic, they help make it happen, the Village said.
Dick Diamond and the Dusters, a lively six-member band known for giving audiences a theatrical experience complete with costumes, whimsical characters and audience engagement will perform starting at 7:30 p.m. Their repertoire includes everything from the '60s through today. They'll play until the fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. They'll pick back up after the fireworks, playing from 10 to 10:45 p.m.
The event and parking are free. For more info, see the Village's website.
The event also precedes the Mokena Chamber of Commerce's July 4 Parade. The parade steps off at 10 a.m., at Wolf Rd. and LaPorte, traveling north to Granite Drive. More info here.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Mokena, IL Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.