Carlyle Lake, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is gearing up for a fun and safe weekend in celebration of our nation’s independence. This year’s Fireworks Spectacular, traditionally held the Saturday before the Fourth of July, is scheduled for Saturday, June 28.
The dazzling fireworks display will launch from Point 1 at dusk, with the best viewing areas including the Carlyle Lake Main Dam, Dam West Recreation Area, Dam West and Dam East Boat Ramps, Dam East South Shore (Point 18), and from boats on the lake. The Dam West Recreation Area will serve as the main location for live music, family-friendly activities, and vendors. The Fireworks Spectacular event is hosted by the Carlyle Lake Fireworks Committee and the City of Carlyle. This event is made possible by funds raised by the Carlyle Lake Haunted Trail, contributions from local corporate sponsors, and donations collected on the night of the celebration.
In addition to the Fireworks Spectacular, interactive educational programs will be offered on Friday evening and water safety patrols will be active on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Friday, June 27:
- 8:00 p.m. Cattail Cove Amphitheater, Coles Creek Campground – Slimy Crawlers
- 8:00 p.m. Brewster Creek Amphitheater, Boulder Campground – Sly Fox, Dumb Bunny
Saturday, June 28:
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Water Safety Patrol at all Carlyle Lake beaches
- 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dam Jam at Shelter #2 in Dam West Recreation Area
- 1:00 p.m. – Roaming Home
- 2:30 p.m. – Three Strange Chickens
- 4:00 p.m. – Cash Waner
- 6:00 p.m. – Knoisemaker & The Silent Partners
- 7:30 p.m. – The Crush
- Dusk – Fireworks are shot off at Point 1, usually around 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 29:
- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Water Safety Patrols at all Carlyle Lake beaches
All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds, including Dam West, Coles Creek, Boulder, and Dam East-McNair campgrounds are open. Reservations can be made by calling R1S (Recreation One Stop) at 1-877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov. Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has many campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Campsites are also reservable online at camp.exploremoreil.com/location/201.
The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Visitor Center provides educational exhibits, literature, and in-person communication with a volunteer attendant to help answer any questions for visitors.
Life jacket loaner stations are available at Keyesport, Dam West, McNair, and Coles Creek beaches and boat ramps. Visitors are encouraged to borrow a life jacket from a station to use while swimming or boating, then return the life jacket to a nearby station once done.
For more information or updates, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484, email us at carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil, or visit the official Carlyle Lake Project Facebook page @carlylelake.
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