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The city of Loves Park was incorporated on April 30, 1947, after a public vote. At the time of the vote, the 4,500 residents living in Loves Park were part of the largest unincorporated community in the country. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
What: A free community celebration of the city’s 75th anniversary will include live music, food trucks, a car show and fireworks.
When: noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30
Where: 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park (Next to City Hall, where the Young at Heart Festival is typically held)
Band schedule: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bill and Jim’s Excellent Acoustic Adventure; 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rosey and The Rivets; 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sensations; 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Kashmir
Food trucks: Thai Jasmine, Cluck Stops Here, Mario’s Tacos, Uzo Street Kitchen and more
Fireworks: A 20-minute fireworks show will begin at 9:40 p.m.
Car show: noon to 4 p.m.