Fireworks, Food Trucks, Live Music: Mokena's July 3 Celebration & Food Truck Fest Set

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:

• Avocado Theory
• Reuna del pozole
• burrito xpress
• Ricobene’s
• Chick-fil-A
• Sista’s Seafood
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• Smokin’z BBQ
• Crumbl
• TCBY Frozen Yogurt
• Hippie Gourmet Grilled Cheese Co.
• Martino’s Mobile Pizza
• Joey’s Red Hots
• Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
• Kona Ice Tinley Park
• Waffle Hero
• La Machoacana
• Nothing Bundt Cakes

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.