Fireworks light up Lansing on Independence Day Eve

July 3, 2023

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LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2023) – Perfect temperatures greeted fireworks fans as they arrived at Lan-Oak Park Monday night. After hundreds had gathered both in and around the park, the Lan-Oak Park District’s firework display split the night sky with vibrant and sonic shapes and colors.

Fireworks at Lan-Oak Park – photos

Crowds gathered both outside and inside Lan-Oak Park Monday night ahead of the Lan-Oak Park District’s fireworks display. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

This park-adjacent driveway was standing room only. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

Fireworks were launched from this stage on the north end of the park. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

Three security checkpoints were set up to enter the park. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

These girls were ready for the show. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

Volleyball proved a popular pre-show pastime. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

fireworks — Keocco, of Amaka’s Mixes, sold fruit smoothies in the park, which she blended and then served in hollowed-out pineapples. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

These enthusiastic fireworks-goers broke out the moves as they waited for the show to start. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

Fireworks lit up the Lansing sky Monday night as the show started at 9:30 p.m.

This tall, multicolored firework was a crowd favorite.

The display lasted about a half hour. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

As the fireworks faded, an orange moon began to rise in the eastern sky. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)

4 COMMENTS

gary Trudgian July 4, 2023 At 8:10 am

since when did july 4 become july 5 what’s next dec. 25 to dec. 23
- Emily Waskovich July 6, 2023 At 1:30 pm
  
  When did the 4th become the 3rd in Lansing? Of all the 20 years I’ve been a resident, this is new for the town to host the show on the 3rd.
  I think the village wanted to avoid large crowds like in 2022. I am glad some people knew about it and was able to enjoy the festivities and promote their services. Hopefully I can make it next year!
  - Jess July 6, 2023 At 2:01 pm
    
    I’ve been in Lansing for 16 years and it has always been on the 3rd.
Melanie Jongsma July 6, 2023 At 1:35 pm

Josh Bootsma actually wrote about the decision to change the date of Lansing’s fireworks a couple years ago: https://thelansingjournal.com/2021/06/16/lansing-fireworks-scheduled-for-july-3-at-lan-oak-park/
He interviewed representatives from the Lan-Oak Park District directly and published their reasoning.