Park District Cancels St. Charles Fourth Of July Celebration

ST. CHARLES, IL — The St. Charles Park District has scrapped next month’s Fourth of July festivities, with residents still unable to safely celebrate together due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even if the state moves to Phase 4 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois reopening plan — on June 26 at the earliest — gatherings would only be allowed to include up to 50 people, making the celebration impossible, according to officials.

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“It is important to take all necessary precautions to safeguard the health of our staff, volunteers and residents,” Park Board President Jim Cooke said in the announcement.

“Unfortunately, these unprecedented times are challenging our traditions for the greater good of keeping our community safe,” Cooke said, adding “we look forward to the return of the community celebration of Independence Day at Pottawatomie Park for the summer of 2021.”