Weather postpones some July 4th events in Central Illinois

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As possible inclement weather threatens to soil stars, stripes, and sparklers in Central Illinois, some July 4th fireworks displays and activities are being postponed.

Jacksonville festivities, including the Nichols Park fireworks and Morgan County VFW Post 1379’s Independence Day Celebration, are being pushed back.

The Nichols Park fireworks were originally set for July 4th, but will now be set off on Friday, July 5 at sundown. As for the VFW’s day-long celebration, it is now moved from the 4th to Saturday, July 6. The party begins at 3 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.

Meanwhile in McLean County, the Village of Bellflower moved their annual 4th of July celebration to Saturday, July 6. This includes the 5K Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m. Their fireworks show will also begin at dusk.

Other events and fireworks shows are due to continue as originally planned. Should any more changes be made, we will continue to provide updates. For a full list of when and where fireworks are going off across Central Illinois, see WCIA’s list here .

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