The Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club will host a day-long 4th of July Festival to celebrate Independence Day. Everyone is welcome! The festivities begin with the Chesterton Lions Club pancake breakfast from 7 am until 10 am at Hawthorne Park, followed by the Annual 4th of July Parade at 9 a.m.
The parade begins at Yost School and ends at Hawthorne Park. Participation in the parade is FREE! We’re thrilled to have retiring Porter Police Chief Todd Allen as this year’s Grand Marshal!
Other activities include the Lions Club Turtle Derby at 11 a.m. (registration starts at 10:00 a.m.). Throughout the afternoon, games and activities for kids and families, including the Patriotic Poster Contest (Noon- 2 p.m.) and the ever-popular Brick Toss Contest at 3 p.m. Both events are hosted by Porter Parks Dept. There will also be an obstacle course bounce house for kids. A live band takes the stage from 6-9:30 p.m. A grand Fireworks show set to patriotic music is scheduled to begin shortly after dusk.
Leroy’s Hot Stuff will host a beer garden in the park throughout the afternoon and evening. Starting at noon, plenty of great food will be available from
Ben’s Soft Pretzels,
Chesterton Lions Club,
Chomp,
The Dogg House,
Kona Ice of the Dunes,
Leroy’s,
Dog Days Ice Cream,
La Boeuf Cajun, and
Cool Runnings Jamaican.
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