OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY

Street Dance, Parade, Fireworks & More

The City of Lennox celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang every year with its Old Fashioned Fourth of July event. This tradition, which began in 1984, has become a staple in the community, attracting thousands of visitors to enjoy a day full of activities and entertainment.

In 1984, members of the St. Magdalen Catholic Church congregation, organized “Old Fashioned Fourth of July” activities for the day with the hopes it would become an annual event. The event continued to grow and grow with the summer of 2023 marking the 39th anniversary.

Now, the Lennox Commercial Club sponsors the Old Fashioned Fourth of July event, which starts with a Cruise Night and Street Dance that gets everyone in the mood for a fun-filled weekend.

A lot planning goes into the weekend of fun.

Brenda Sinning, Lennox Commercial Club secretary, said before the band performs at this year’s street dance they will have already booked a band for the following year.

“It’s crazy how quickly they book up,” Sinning said, noting everyone has to be very organized to pull the event off.

Several volunteers from the community help make the event possible, with volunteers helping set everything up at the Park and on Main Street.

The Main Event

The parade highlight’s the day’s activities on July 4th, featuring floats and participants from the local community. A Firecracker Roadrace is also a highlight for area runners on the day.

Westerman Park is the hub of the celebration following the parade, where visitors can enjoy arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and a variety of activities for all ages. Kids will have a blast participating in the Kiddie Tractor Pull, while sports enthusiasts can catch a game of baseball.

The day comes to a close with a performance by the Lennox Municipal Band in the Jacobs Memorial Bandshell, followed by the much-anticipated Old Fashioned 4th of July Fireworks Show. With so much to see and do, the Old Fashioned Fourth of July is a day of community pride, fun, and memories that will last a lifetime.