75th Annual Honor America Celebration Announced!

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Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 75th Annual Honor America Celebration 

THE PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THE 4TH OF JULY HONOR AMERICA CELEBRATION FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT PEKIN MEMORIAL STADIUM ON JULY 4, 2023. 

 

Pekin, IL- The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the continuation of the 4th of July “Honor America Celebration” fireworks display held at Pekin Memorial Stadium this summer. The Honor America Celebration is wholly funded by members of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pekin business community.  

 

The Honor America Celebration will be held at Pekin Community High School’s 10,000 seat, handicapped-accessible stadium. Football field seating will be available, and guests may bring chairs, blankets, wagons, etc. The display begins at nightfall on July 4th with a rain date the following evening. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Pekin Farmer’s Market in the Miller Center parking lot on select dates in June. Tickets may also be purchased at the gates of the stadium on July 4th. Admission is as follows:  

  • Ages 13 and up: $5 per person 

  • Ages 6-12: $1 per person 

  • Ages five and under: free 

  • Veterans and active military personnel receive free admission. 

Stadium gates will open at 7:00 p.m. on July 4th with pre-show activities for families located on the football field. Concessions by the PCHS Booster Club will be available for cash only. Proceeds from concessions sales directly benefit the sports teams of Pekin Community High School. The Pekin Police Foundation will also have glow sticks for $2 in the stadium and throughout Mineral Springs Park.  

 

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy McCoy states, “We are genuinely excited to be able to offer this event again to our community with the help of our sponsors. The Honor America Celebration is a hallmark of our community.”  

 

With continued increases in the cost of fireworks, community sponsorships are needed to continue the Honor America Celebration into its 75th year. The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce accepts business sponsorships on an annual basis to fund the display. To contribute contact the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce at info@pekinchamber.com.  

 

About the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce- The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce creates opportunities for Pekin area businesses to succeed by cultivating an environment in which business, government, and community work collaboratively. Membership is open to any business or organization that supports this vision.  Follow the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce with @PekinChamber.   

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Contact 
Amy McCoy 

Executive Director  

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 
309-369-0364 

amy@pekinchamber.com 

 

 

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