4th of July in Miller Park

Name: 4th of July in Miller Park
Start: 2024-07-04T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-04T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Miller Park, Bloomington, Illinois

Schedule

Thu Jul 04 2024 at 09:30 am to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Miller Park, Bloomington, Illinois | Bloomington, IL

BLOOMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
Popular Classic Car Cruise Celebration to be held before fireworks in Miller Park
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation department is excited to partner with the Midstate Cruisers again with the popular City of Bloomington Miller Park 4th of July Classic Car Cruise Celebration held in Miller Park.
This free family friendly all ages Classic Car Cruise Celebration, with 80 plus autos scheduled to appear, happens Thursday, July 4th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Miller Park, located at 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington Illinois.
“We are happy to continue this popular 4th of July event,” said Neal McKenry Parks and Recreation Program Manager, adding “The Midstate Cruiser members have an extensive collection of beautiful classic and antique automobiles that always impress.”
The community is encouraged to visit Miller Park to view some antique, classic, race and new cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The band Jim & Tommy will be playing during the event. Miller Park will be available for picnic’s; Food vendor will also be on site for food purchases during the Fourth of July holiday. Holiday fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk.
Due to holiday road closures spectators will enter and exit Miller Park by Wood Street. Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department will provide extended hours and special events for the 4th of July holiday.
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
• Parks and Recreation main offices will be closed for the holiday.
• O’Neil Aquatics Center will be open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and will host a “All decked out in Red, White & Blue” event full of games and activities from Noon – 4:00 PM
• Holiday Pool will be open from Noon – 5:00 PM
• The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course will host the 6th Annual Red, White & Blue
Two Person Golf Tournament starting at 8:00 AM (Pre-registration is required)
• Miller Park Zoo will be open from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM with the grounds cleared at 5:00 PM
• Miller Park Zoo Park Side Concessions window will be open until 7:00 PM
• Miller Park Miniature Golf will be open from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Miller Park Paddle Boats will be open from 9:30 AM – Noon
• Miller Park spray ground will be open from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM; playground will be available all day.
• City of Bloomington Miller Park 4th of July Classic Car Cruise Celebration from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Miller Park.
• Fireworks in Miller Park at dusk. (approximately at 9:15 PM) The Sky Concert is sponsored by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, State Farm Insurance and WJBC.
Road Closure
Morris Ave. - Between Butchers Lane/Tanner St. & Miller Park Road - The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation will be closing the road to maintain a safe fireworks perimeter per state law for set-up and firing of the 4th of July Fireworks presentation. The road closure will begin on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM and will be reopened at approximately 11:00 PM Thursday, July 4, 2024. Road closed ahead warning signs will also be posted at the corner of Wood St. and Morris Ave. and Six Points Rd. and Morris Ave. The entrance to Park Hill Cemetery on Miller St. will not be blocked. The entrance to Miller Park at Summit St. and W. Miller St. will not be affected.
For more information on 4th of July hours and events, contact the City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Department, (309) 434-2260 or visit online at BloomingtonParks.org.