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WIU/City of Macomb Announce July 4th Fireworks Display

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MACOMB, IL – The City of Macomb and Western Illinois have announced the return of the annual Independence Day Celebration, which will be held on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

The Fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University Campus. Q-lot is located on University Drive on the east side of Western Hall. Gates will open at 8:00 PM and the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:00 PM.

“We are grateful for the partnership we have with Western Illinois University and appreciate the use of their facilities in making this Independence Day Celebration a safe and successful community event,” said Mayor Michael Inman.

In the event of rain, the fireworks display will take place on July 5th at the same time and location. More information can be found at Facebook/CityofMacombIL or at www.cityofmacomb.com.

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