Homer Fest: Schedule Of Events

HOMER GLEN, IL — It's almost time for Homer Glen's annual festival, Homer Fest. The festival runs from Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24 and includes all kinds of activities for all ages. There will also be a parade, fireworks show and carnival for residents to enjoy. The fest takes place at the northeast corner of 151st and Creme.

The fireworks show has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 24, at 9:30 p.m. Due to the rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday, the show was changed from Thursday to Sunday. The village said the 30 minutes, choreographed, fireworks display takes crews a full day to set up. Once everything is set the show must go on or be cancelled.

The carnival has also been cancelled for Thursday, due to the rain and ground condition.

The live music entertainment will continue with their original schedules as weather permits. For more information visit the website www.homerfest.com or follow the festival Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/homerfest/.

Here is the schedule for Homer Fest:

Thursday, June 21

• Fest opens at 3 p.m., closes at 12 a.m.
• Free entertainment tent opens at 5 p.m. and includes margaritas, beer and food vendors
• Mr. D's Magic & Illusions Show, 7 p.m.

Friday June 22

• Special Needs Day starts at 2 p.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m.
• Gates open at 5 p.m., closes at midnight
• Entertainment tent with margaritas, beer and food opens at 5 p.m.

Saturday June 23

• Parade starts at 11 a.m. at 151st and Parker and heads north on Parker ending at Briarwood.
• Carnival is open from noon to midnight, festival closes at midnight also
• Entertainment tent opens at 2 p.m., includes margaritas, beer and food vendors

Sunday June 24

• Entertainment tent opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 8 p.m., includes margaritas, beer and food vendors
• Carnival will be open from noon until 8 p.m.
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., music will simulcast live on 101.3 FM. Fireworks can be best viewed from the township's sports fields.

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