MENDOTA – Mendota will celebrate our nation’s birthday with a spectacular fireworks display and music at Lake Mendota Park on the evening of Saturday, July 11. The show is expected to begin at 9:30 p.m. The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce has coordinated this year’s celebration through donations from community businesses, organizations, and individuals.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all spectators, the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce has been working with local agencies to develop a plan that follows all guidelines in compliance with Phase 4 of Re-Open Illinois.

Limited Parking Spots

Parking is limited to 350 vehicles, with one vehicle per parking space. Chamber volunteers will be available to guide arrivals into parking spots from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

What to Bring

• Snacks or other food. There will be no concession stand provided this year.
• Blanket and chairs for seating. Each parking spot will have space for seating around your vehicle.
• Bug spray. The area that includes both Lake Mendota and Lake Kakusha tends to be highly populated with bugs and bug spray will not be available for purchase at the event.

Other Important Info

• Social distancing. Although the venue is a large area, please follow CDC guidelines and wear masks when social distancing cannot be maintained.
• Per Illinois guidelines, no more than 10 people may be in one designated parking spot. Spectators are encouraged to stay within their designated parking spot.
• Smoking is strongly discouraged at this event.
• The following are not permitted at this event: alcohol, marijuana, firearms.
• Restrooms and portable toilets will be available for use.
• Mendota Lions Club will be selling corn dogs in the Tire Tracks parking lot starting at 6 p.m.