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WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED Park-A-Palooza 2023 AS MUCH AS WE DID!

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The Peoria Park District is proud to announce Park-A-Palooza, happening June 8-10^th on the Peoria RiverFront! Start off your Summer of PLAY with a weekend of bouncing, entertainment and a whole lot of fun!

Park-A-Palooza will feature three main components – the Guinness Book of Records’ World’s Largest Bounce House and The Giant Obstacle course, a Drone & Laser Light Show and a concert with Grammy Award winning artist, Ashley McBryde featuring Chase Wright!

Peoria Park District is thankful for the support of Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for support of this regional event.

Schedule of Events FAQs Festival Map

Big Bounce House America + The Giant Obstacle Course

The biggest bounce house is coming to Central Illinois! That’s right, enjoy the Guinness Certified World’s Largest Bounce House! Covering an area of just over 16,000 square foot and towering 32ft high, you’re sure to have a good time! And that’s not all… the RiverFront will also be home to The Giant Obstacle Course- spanning 900ft of fun!

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Concert Featuring Grammy Award winner Ashley McBryde

We are excited to announce an amazing concert on the Peoria RiverFront as part of Park-A-Palooza on Friday, June 9^th!

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Drone & Laser Light Show

A night of FREE family fun with activities and entertainment starting at 6pm

Conclude our weekend of fun with the most amazing display taking over the Peoria skyline! Enjoy a musically choreographed drone light show spectacular! The show is free and open to the public with an initial show at 9pm, followed by a repeat performance at approximately 9:45pm. The laser light show will take place between the drone light shows and will last approximately 30 minutes.

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Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 8: 3:30pm-Dusk

Friday, June 9: 11am-11pm

Saturday, June 10: 11am-10pm

Park-A-Palooza FAQs

HOW MUCH IS PARKING?

WILL THERE BE VENDORS? CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD / DRINKS / COOLERS?

We aim to have 2-3 food and beverage vendors during the event. As these are subject to availability we can’t give any specifics on the vendors that will be present. You are welcome to bring along a cooler with your own food and drinks (non-alcoholic) in case nothing takes your fancy on the day, or if you have specific dietary requirements.

We will have picnic tables in the park for seating. Feel free to bring along picnic blankets or collapsible chairs at your own discretion.

IS THERE SOMEWHERE TO STORE STROLLERS / BAGS / BELONGINGS?

CAN I BRING MY DOG/PET?

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?

HOW DO I CONTACT LOST & FOUND?

WHAT IF MY QUESTION WASN’T ANSWERED HERE?