114th Lake Forest Day Festivities Set To Kick Off Under Sunny Skies

LAKE FOREST, IL — The weather forecast appears promising as two days of Lake Forest Day festivities begin Tuesday with a carnival and party at West Park.

The 114th annual Lake Forest Day and Festivities will feature rides, music, games, food and drinks at the park from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Tickets to rides go on sale at 5 p.m. Tuesday, and the beer garden will remain open until 11 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday morning's events start at 7 a.m. with the traditional 5K and fun run, followed by the Lake Forest Day parade, which begins at 10 a.m.

Parade staging begins south of Western and Vine avenues. The parade proceeds north to Westminster Road before turning onto Summit Avenue and heading at West Park.

An ordered list of parade participants is available from American Legion McKinlock Post 264, which organizes Lake Forest Day.

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Musical performers from CROYA will headline Tuesday evening's musical offerings, according to organizers.

On Wednesday, The Turnstyles featuring Suede Stout will perform classic rock covers at a beer garden set up on the tennis courts at the 850 Summit Ave.

The second night's main stage headliners will be the Derrick Stout Band and Terry James and the Blue Flames.

Unlimited ride specials are available for $35 for Tuesday evening, $30 for Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. and $35 for Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., according to organizers.

Lake Forest Day was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but returned last year. Previous cancelations were attributed to World War I, the Great Depression and World War II.