Road Closure, Parking Info for the Plainfield Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show

The Plainfield Police Department would like to remind all residents and visitors to the Village of Plainfield the 2013 Plainfield Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show will take place Wednesday, July 3, at Plainfield Central High School (PCHS), which is located at 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive.  

The Patriotic Picnic will run from 5 to 9 p.m. across the street in the south parking lot at PCHS. The Fireworks Show then concludes the day’s activities and is scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. 

As a result of this event, the roadways in and around PCHS, specifically Fort Beggs Drive, James Street, and River Road will be heavily congested.  Additionally, Fort Beggs Drive will be closed from 8:30 p.m. until approximately ½ hour after the completion of the Fireworks Show.

Beginning in the early morning on Wednesday, July 3rd, the south parking lot off Fort Beggs Drive across the street from PCHS will be closed to all vehicles other than those participating in the Patriotic Picnic.  Renwick Community Park will be closed the entire day to allow for the safe set-up of the Fireworks Show.

Parking is available at PCHS. Additional parking for the Fireworks Show is available at St. Mary’s Immaculate Church, located at 15629 South Route 59. 

Plainfield Police remind all motorists to anticipate longer than normal delays in traffic movement, and also to be aware of the increase in pedestrian traffic in and around PCHS and along Route 59.  Any questions regarding road closures or parking for the Plainfield Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show may be directed to Commander Ken Ruggles at 815-267-7211.

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