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PRESS RELEASE
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Press Release #: 17P-027
Release Date: 6/26/2017
Contact: Commander ICen Ruggles, Plainfield Police
815-267-7211
2017 Plainfield Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show
Plainfield, IL-- The Plainfield Park District will be hosting their annual Patriotic Picnic
and Fireworks Show on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 at Plainfield Central High School
(PCHS), located at 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive. The Patriotic Picnic begins at 6:00 p.m.
and runs till 9:00 p.m. in the south parking lot. The Fireworks Show concludes the
festivities at 9:15 p.m.
As a result of the event; Fort Beggs Drive will be closed from 4:30 p.m. until
approximately 10:30 p.m. There will also bean increase in pedestrian traffic in the
area. All motorists are advised to use caution on Monday afternoon and evening when
driving in the area of PCHS.
Renwick Community Park will also be closed all day on Monday, July 3=a to facilitate
the set up and launch of the fireworks show. This includes the ball fields and skate
park.
Parking for the Patriotic Picnic will be on the main campus of Plainfield Central High
School. The rear parking lots will be accessible off of James Street near Commercial
Street. Handicapped parking will be accessible near the front of the school. Additional
parking is available at St. Mary Immaculate Parish located at 15629 S. Route 59. Parking
will also be restricted on Fort Beggs Drive, River Road, and Commercial Street.
Any questions regarding the road closures, parking or the Patriotic Picnic may be
directed to Commander Ken Ruggles at 815-267-7211 or the Plainfield Park District at
815-436-8812.
Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
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Commander Ken Ruggles
POMN 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544-7704
GALEA Main Office # (815) 436-6544 • Executive Office Fax # (815) 436-9681
John J. Konopek, Jr., Chief of Police