Woodridge Fourth Of July Fireworks, Picnic Canceled

WOODRIDGE, IL — Due to the ongoing new coronavirus crisis, the annual Woodridge, Downers Grove and Darien Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled. The decision to cancel the shared event was mutual, according to a press release from the village of Woodridge.

Woodridge has also canceled its annual Fourth of July Picnic, which was to be held at Castaldo Community Park.

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Per Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois Plan, gatherings of more than 50 people are not permitted until Stage 5. To enter Stage 5, would require "vaccine, or a highly effective COVID-19 treatment widely available, or the elimination of any new cases over a sustained period," Woodridge officials said in the press release.

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Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham said in a statement,

"The health and safety of Woodridge residents and visitors is our top priority, and public health experts say the best way for all of us to stay healthy right now is to be physically apart. Last year we enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Woodridge. The Woodridge Special Events Committee always hosts a wonderful community picnic that’s fun for the whole family. Canceling these fun-filled events is extraordinarily difficult. We look forward to the future when we celebrate safely the traditions that help make Woodridge such a wonderful community."

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