Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend in Prophetstown, IL. Register now for exciting family events and plan to attend the annual fireworks extravaganza. Contact Prophetstown Park District, 410 Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, IL, at 815-537-2093 with further questions.
Friday, July 3, 2015, will begin with Prophetstown Park District’s Streetscape and their Annual Prophetstown Run Around 5K.
Purchase a street square to paint during the Streetscape event, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pick up water, paint supplies, and a goodie bag on Railroad Street next to Eclipse Square. Register to reserve a square for $10.
The Park District One Mile Fun Run for Kids 12 and Underis at 6:30 p.m. The 5K follows at 7:00, for kids and adults through age 60 and over. Both events start and conclude at 410 Riverside Drive, in front of the Park District/ Rec Center/Pool. Pre-register by Wednesday, July 1, to save.
Also on Friday, July 3, Prophetstown Main Street will sponsor the Concert in the Park, in Eclipse Memorial Park, at the corner of Main and Railroad Streets. Music from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. features “DNA,” with Alex Wade and Dana Taylor. “Reflex Blues Band” follows from 7:30 to 10:30. Both are local bands from Prophetstown. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of good music.
Saturday, July 4, the 51st Annual 4th of July celebration will be held in Prophetstown State Park. Prophetstown Fire Department will have food and refreshments during the day.
Sponsored by Junior Class Post-Prom Parents’ Committee, the 3-on-3 Holiday Tournament will start at 8:00 a.m. Registration–if slots are still open–is at 7:15. The $80 registration deadline is Friday, June 19. Late entries from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, are $120. Register here.
Local band “Alborn Theory” will perform at 5:30 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and insect repellant.
