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4TH OF JULY ALL AMERICAN FESTIVAL

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Event?
Friday, July 4, 2008

What time is the Event?
Gates open at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Event is over after the fireworks.

Where is the Event?
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd Avenue Mariners Practice Fields (NOT THE MAIN STADIUM)

What does it cost to get in?
Children 12 and under are free
Age 13 and “Wiser” $5.00 per person

What does it cost to park?
Nothing…it is free!

What can I bring into the event?
Lawn chairs, blankets, and food are permitted.

What is not allowed at the event?
No alcohol
No glass containers of any kind
No portable canopies
No bicycles

We recommend leaving pets at home, service animals are permitted.

What time are the fireworks going to go off?
Approximately 9:15 p.m.

Will alcohol be served at the event?
Yes, two beer trucks will be onsite.

What are the seating arrangements?
First come, first serve, festival seating (on the grass)

What is happening between 5:00pm - 10:00pm?
Two stages of entertainment one a little bit Country and one a little bit Rock and Roll.

F-16 fly by at approximately 7:00 p.m.

There will be a KIDS ZONE with inflatable activities and carnival games. (All free)

A WATER ZONE featuring games and activities guaranteed to cool off the attendees. (All Free)

Food vendors will be selling a variety of different foods from the FOOD ZONE.

Is there a simulcast (will the music be choreographed with the fireworks and played on the radio)? No, the fireworks will be choreographed with music but not on the radio.

Update: April 16, 2008

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