The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue on Tuesday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra<http://www.kvso.org>.
Food concessions also will be available beginning at 4 p.m., including Jimmy Jo’s BBQ, Martinez Tacos, Oberweis Ice Cream, and Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Concessions.
The event’s schedule of events includes the Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra concert at 6 p.m.; performance by the Kankakee Municipal Band at 7 p.m.; Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra concert at 8 p.m.; and fireworks at dusk, at approximately 9:15 p.m. The fireworks show will be approximately 25 minutes long.
The KVSO symphony concert is underwritten by Riverside Medical Center. Illinois Arts Council, Kankakee Valley Park District, the City of Kankakee and KCC also are sponsors.
On the KCC grounds, picnicking is welcomed, and indoor restrooms are available. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, as no seating is provided. KCC’s grounds are handicapped accessible. Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted.
KCC is at 100 College Drive, off River Road, south of downtown Kankakee.