Fireworks Over O’Fallon – July 3, 2021

NEWS FROM O'FALLON CITY HALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

O’Fallon, Illinois  The Third Annual Fireworks Over O’Fallon will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The fireworks will be launched near the west entrance of the O’Fallon Family Sports Park.

“Two years ago, we brought back fireworks for the first time in thirty years. Each year, we will continue to make them bigger and better!” said Mayor Herb Roach. “I hope that all of you will join us in celebrating the holiday and enjoying the community.”

Spectators are asked to park only in designated parking areas. There will be no parking in the grass or side of roadways in the Sports Park. Once all the parking spots are filled, no other vehicles will be allowed in the Sports Park. People may still access the park on foot and watch the fireworks from grass areas. The turf fields and baseball restrooms will be closed. Restrooms near the Splash Pad and north side of the park will be open.

There will also be parking restrictions on the north side of W. Nixon and W. Madison.

Parking will be prohibited on Venita Drive and Taylor Road. Venita Drive and the west entrance of the Family Sports Park will be closed to traffic approximately five minutes before the firework show begins and reopened immediately following the completion of the show. 

At the end of the show, signs and police officers will direct vehicles towards either the East or West exit of the Sports Park (depending on where you parked).

Please be patient and expect delays leaving the Sports Park.

Vendors that are interested in selling merchandise at the Sports Park must receive approval from O’Fallon Parks and Recreation prior to the event. To inquire, contact the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department at 618-624-0139.

 

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Grant Litteken at 618-624-4500 x 8760 or email at [email protected].

 

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