Fireworks on the Lakefront will be July 1 at the Indiana Dunes State Park Beach.

The extravaganza will be the first fireworks display of its kind in the Duneland area, and the first fireworks in the area for the holiday weekend. It’s planned to be the premier event of the Independence Day weekend.

The beautiful display of fireworks will be set off from a barge off of the State Park Beach at dusk and will be seen for miles around.

“Getting together at a fireworks display to celebrate this particular holiday has been a mainstay of the Duneland communities in years past, and it’s exciting to be part of the group that’s bring it back,” said Heather Ennis, Executive Director of the Chamber. “I think we’ve all missed having them for the past couple of years. Having the event at State Park Beach will be lots of fun.”

Parking is limited to 1,500 vehicles, so take family and friends and head out for the fun. There is a $4 per carload parking fee and a $2 walk in fee.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Personal fireworks are not permitted.

The Fireworks on the Lakefront Committee is still accepting sponsorships and donations for the event.

To help sponsor Fireworks on the Lakefront, please make checks payable to: Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce and mail them to 220 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304.

Generous sponsors who have made this celebration possible include Indiana American Water, LaPorte Savings Bank, VFW 2511, Westchester Warehouse, Haas & Associates and First State Bank of Porter. Many more have contributed to make this an evening to remember.

For more information, please call Fireworks Committee Person, Jane Delligatti at 929-5875 or the Chamber office, 926-5513.