Plenty of food, drink, and vendors were at Summit Park on July 3rd. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Therese Anderson, Exec. Dir. John Jekot, Park Board Pres. Dallis Anderson. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Mi Tiendita Artesanal shop on 63rd Street was on hand. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Windy City Limonada with candy toppers. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Frozen treats were a big hit. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Delicious food to choose from. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
There was no shortage of food. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Fresh pineapple drinks were welcomed on a warm day. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Plenty of food and drink were available to please the crowd. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Getting ready to enjoy some sweet treats. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Live music got the crowd going. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
These young ladies were getting ready to see the fireworks. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Summit Chamber of Commerce Secretary Marisol Torres was on hand with her Farmers Insurance tent. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Lulu’s nachos were available with a variety of toppings. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing 
Folks started to gather early at Summit Park on July 3. Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing
Stormy weather nearly derailed the annual holiday celebration at Summit Park on Saturday, but organizers moved up the fireworks and the show went on.
Crowds began arriving at 5 p.m. to browse food vendors selling nachos, tacos, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, and fresh fruit. Tropical drinks topped with candy and fresh pineapple, lemonade, and other beverages were available. Vendors also sold jewelry and shirts.
“I’m glad the first storm moved through earlier, and hopefully the next one will hold off until after the fireworks,” one resident said.
Park and village officials monitored the radar as additional rain and storms approached. To keep the crowd safe, Summit Park Executive Director John Jekot decided to accelerate the schedule.
“We plan to do them, but would like to have everyone out of the park before it storms again for safety reasons,” Jekot said.
Hundreds of people claimed spots with chairs and blankets, enjoyed live music, and watched the fireworks display begin earlier than originally scheduled. Rain and storms moved in as the show ended, but organizers finished the fireworks before conditions worsened.