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June 23, 2020
CONTACT: John Richards
Fireworks Committee Chairperson
Good Neighbors of Lake Sara
(217) 821-3236
34th Annual Lake Sara Fireworks on July 3rd
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Effingham, IL – The Good Neighbors of Lake Sara are sponsoring the 34th Annual Lake Sara Fireworks on Friday, July 3rd. The fireworks will begin promptly at 9:15 pm. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 11th.
According to Firewo rks Chairperson John Richards, “Members of our community have missed out on a lot this year. We are so glad that we can still bring this spectacular fireworks display to celebrate our country’s independence.”
The best way to see the fireworks is from a b
oat on beautiful Lake Sara. Terry Trueblood, Commander of the Effingham Co
unty Dive and Rescue Team, shares the following tips for safe water viewing
:
To observe the fireworks from land, come to the Lake Sara Bea ch at the end of Beach Road. To avoid traffic congestion and to keep a saf ety corridor, there will be no parking allowed on either Beach Road or Mocc asin Road. The entrance will be closed promptly at 9:00 pm, so get there ea rly. There is plenty of parking available near the beach. You are welcome to view from your car.
A limit ed number of 50 people will be allowed to view from the beach. Attendees sh ould follow social distancing by maintaining 6 feet apart from other groups . Masks are recommended. If you are sick, please stay home.
Following the fireworks, please be patient
as the parking lots are emptied in an orderly fashion, and be prepared to f
ollow designated routes. All traffic leaving the beach area will go north o
n Beach Rd in a single lane. At the intersection of Beach Rd and 1600th
Ave (Moccasin Rd) motorists will have the choice of going west or east. Tra
ffic going east on 1600th
The Lake Sara Fireworks are the largest single day event held in Effingham County each year. This event is paid for solely by priv ate and business donations. Members of the Good Neighbors of Lake Sara wil l be collecting donations at the entrance to the parking lots at the beach. You can also send donations to Lake Sara Fireworks Fund at PO Box 531, Ef fingham, IL 62401. All contributions are appreciated.