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Free admission and free parking! Head down to First Street for the 2nd night of this great two-day event! Wine tasting, craft beer, and cocktails in the beverage tent with delicious food vendors as well. Fireworks close out this 2-night event at 10:00 pm. Both events are family-friendly but please, no pets. This event is rain or shine.

4:30pm - Harold Dawson (link)

Born in Chicago and raised in Kentucky, Dawson's journey into music was one of destiny, rather than choice. Aged thirteen, his life was irrevocably changed when he was gifted his first saxophone by his aunt. It was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with music, one that was nurtured by the smooth jazz melodies he heard on the radio during visits to his grandparents in Chicago. The influence of renowned artists like Boney James, Kenny G, and Dave Koz ignited in him a desire to blend the magic of classical music with the soul of jazz. Dawson's evolution as an artist is a testament to his unwavering dedication and resilience. Despite the hurdles life threw at him, he chose to chase his dreams rather than surrender to circumstances. A chance meeting with Dave Koz in 2015 was a turning point, fueling his determination to make a name for himself in the recording industry. The pandemic of 2019 brought another challenge - and with it, another pivotal moment in his journey. Choosing passion over stability, Dawson said goodbye to his regular job to become a full time musician, a decision he took with the unwavering support of his family. His music is an ethereal blend of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Soul, a reflection of his vast musical influences and his ability to assimilate different styles into a sound that is uniquely his. Dawson is not just a performer; he is a musical storyteller, weaving narratives through his melodies that transport listeners to another time and place. His performances are a celebration of the intimate bond between musician and instrument, a bond that brings his music alive and wraps his audiences in a warm, melodious embrace.

6:30pm - The Meadowlark Lemons (link)

The Meadowlark Lemons were brought into being to satisfy the urge of several top flight Chicago musicians to stretch out over funk grooves and jam in a danceable, fun and exciting atmosphere.

8:30pm - Shout Section Big Band (link)

The SSBB was formed in 2007. Since then, we've been entertaining audiences at swing dances, weddings, corporate events, city concerts, festivals and schools all over the Midwest.  Rivaling some big-name orchestras in sound and staffed by some of the best musicians in the Chicago area, you're going to love listening to and dancing to Shout Section Big Band!  
Shout Section holds prestigious residencies at Chicago's most storied venues such as Andy's Jazz Club and Fitzgerald's Nightclub.  The band also performs a monthly dance for the lindy-swing community at the Roxy Theater in the Chicago suburbs.

10:00pm Fireworks thanks to the City of La Salle

Additional performances at 6:00pm and 8:00pm by Rudy's Rough Stuff

Food Vendors:

• Big B BBQ
• La Salle VFW
• Haze Smokehouse
• 9th Street Pub
• Lil Mad Cafe
• Mickey's Massive Burrito
• The Perfectly Flawed Foundation - popcorn and sober rides homes

Drink Vendors: Domestic beer and seltzers, Signature Cocktails from Star Union Spirits, Wine from August Hill Winery.