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Mayor Anthony Copeland
PRESENTS
A SUMMER OF SUMMER EVENTS IN East Chicago.
The Special Events Team has been hard at work on the following events.
*All events are subject to change.
Green is for Parks & Recreation events
(You must be 55years young to participate in our senior events)
Download the Sponsor application here.
If your company would like to sponsor our events please email us here.
March
Senior Comedy Show
Thursday, March 2, 2023
4 pm-6 pm
Roxana Center
900 Shell St.
Sign up with Parks @ 219-391-8474
April
Annual Easter Drive Thru
Saturday, April 1, 2023
1 pm - 3 pm
Washington Park
1615 E. 142nd Street
Must be E.C. Resident
Autism Walk
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Noon - 3 pm
Tod Park
Senior Bingo
Thursday, April 20, 2023
3 pm - 5 pm
Roxana Center
900 Shell Street
Team Up Clean Up
TBA
Arbor Day
Friday, April 28, 2023
10 am-2 pm
Smith Park
Honoring Central High School Teacher
Mr. David Lane
May
Ladies Sr. Brunch / Flower Show
Thursday, May 25, 2023
11 am – 1 pm
Roxana Center
900 Shell Street
Registration starts March 20th ends May 12th
Sign up with Parks @ 219-391-8474
Summer Camp Registration Kickoff
Friday, May 19, 2023
4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Riley Park
Chicago Ave. & Grasselli Ave.
Limited space
Beach Clean Up
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
10 am-Noon
Jeorse Park Beach
3301 Aldis Street
Sign up at www.eastchicago.com
June
Summer Camp Begins
Monday, June 5, 2023
Times vary
Locations TBA
Movie Night in the Park
MINIONS THE RISE OF GRU
Thursday, June 1, 2023
6 pm, Movie at dusk
Marktown Park
3509 Spruce Street
Rhythm & Soul Fest
A Juneteenth Celebration
Feat. Kindred the Family Soul
Midnight Sun, Nu-Agenda and Dj Dark Nite
Saturday, June 17, 2023
3 pm – 9 pm
Washington Park
142nd & Parrish Ave.
Movie Night in the Park
PUSS IN BOOTS THE LAST WISH
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6 pm, Movie at dusk
Washington Park
142nd & Parrish Ave.
July
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
Citywide
Monday, July 3, 2023
9 pm
5 locations throughout the city
- Carrie Gosch School
- Central High School
- Block Middle School
- Fire Station #2 on Michigan Ave.
- Kosciuszko Park
Watch the Fireworks from the comfort of your home.
Salsa in the Park
Feat. Michael Stuart & DLG
Saturday, July 8, 2023
2 pm - 8 pm
Washington Park Pavilion
1615 E. 142nd Street
Health Department
Back to School Fun Fair
Friday, July 14, 2023
Health Department
100 W. Chicago Ave.
10 am - 2 pm
Movie Night
GREASE
Thursday, July 20, 2023
6 pm, Movie at Dusk
Kenny Lofton Little League
144th & Elm Street
August
National Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
4 pm - 7 pm
Jeorse Park Beach
3501 Aldis Street
Children Ages 5-12
FUSIC FEST
A Fusion of Food, Fun & Music
Friday, Together, Midnight Star, Lakeside, and Con Funk Shun.
Saturday, Jagged Edge, Blackstreet & Case.
Sunday, Little Joe, El Original Banda El Limón & Banda Los Sebastianes.
August, 4, 5 & 6, 2023
5 pm - 11 pm
Jeorse Park Beach
3501 Aldis Street
Senior Shipshewana Trip
Tuesday, August 9, 2023
Departure time: 7:30 am
Sign up with Parks @ 219-391-8474
City of East Chicago & Lions Club
Annual Beach Clean Up
Saturday, August 12, 2023
10 am to Noon
Jeorse Park Beach
3301 Aldis Street
Kielbasa Fest
Celebrating Polish Heritage
Saturday, August 19, 2023
2 pm to 8 pm
Kosciuszko Park
151st Street. & Indianapolis Blvd.
Seniors on the Lake
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
11 am - 2 pm
East Chicago Marina
3301 Aldis Street
Limited seating
Registration TBA
September
Mexican Independence Day
Parade & Fest
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Parade down Columbus Dr. and Main St.
Festival Dance at Lexis Hall at 2 pm
4003 Alder Ave.
For parade info call: 219-801-8201,
219-577-3256 or 219-455-8601
Senior Boat Trip in Chicago
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
8 am - 5 pm
Sign up with Parks @ 219-391-8474
Departs from Block Stadium Parking Lot
Festival De La Monarca
Monarch Festival
Saturday, September 16, 2023
11 am - 5 pm
Kosciuszko Park
151st Street. & Indianapolis Blvd.
5k Mayor-A-Thon
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Tod Park
Registration / Check-In at 9 am
5k Run/Walk Starts at 10 am
Registration begins July 1st
Register at www.eastchicago.com or
Call Parks @ 219-391-8474
October
Fire Dept. Open House
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10 am - 2 pm
Central Fire Station
3901 Indianapolis Blvd.
Nightmare on McShane Street
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 20, 2023
5 pm - 7 pm
Tod Park
Enter at Carrie Gosch Parking lot
4001 Indianapolis Blvd.
Halloween
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Trick or Treat Hours
4 pm - 7 pm
November
Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, November 9, 2023
11 am
Veterans Park Gazebo
4525 Indianapolis Blvd.
December
Celebrations of Lights & Santas Workshop
Friday, December 1, 2023
5 pm - 7 pm
Block Stadium
1601 E. 144th Street
Mayor Copeland's Senior Citizen
Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
4 pm
Hard Rock Casino
5400 West 29th Ave - Gary, IN 46406