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Visitor Information |
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| What Where When |
Admission:
All stage shows and street entertainment are Free.
Foods, crafts, and carnival rides are individually priced.
Alcohol:
Beer, wine & wine coolers will be sold.
Alcohol Sales:
Friday – 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday – Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday – Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Drinks may be consumed up to 30 minutes after sales end.
Dress Code:
No Shoes, No Shirt = No Service
Vendors are instructed to refuse service to anyone violating the dress code.
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Street Closings:
All streets within the boundaries of the Decatur Celebration will be blocked off and
Vehicular traffic will not be allowed from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.
Closed Intersections during event:
Wood & State
Main & Franklin
Prairie & Jackson
William & Jackson
North & Jackson
Eldorado & Franklin
Water & North
William & Main
Prairie & Main
Main & Main
Wood & Water
No pets,
No coolers,
No bikes,
No skateboards |
| Directions |
From the North
From Chicago take I-55 South to Bloomington, then US 51 South directly to Downtown Decatur.
From the South
There are many choices! US 51 North, Route 48 North or I-55 North and I-72 East. |
From the West
From Springfield, take I-72 West to Decatur, take exit 141B onto US 51 South directly into Downtown Decatur.
From the East
From Champaign, take I-72 West to Decatur, take exit 141B Onto US 51 South directly into Downtown Decatur. |
| Get Driving Directions to the Celebration via Mapquest |
| Hours |
FESTIVAL HOURS: Family night at the Carnival
Thursday, August 2, 2007 - 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, August 3, 2007 - 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 10:00 am Parade;
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
CARNIVAL HOURS:
Thursday, August 2, 2007 - 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm*
Friday, August 3, 200 - 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm*
Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 11:00 am – 11:00 pm*
Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 11:00 am – 9:30 pm*
*Last Carnival ride possible
WINE, WINE COOLERS, & BEER CONSUMPTION HOURS:
Friday, August 3, 2007 - 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
WINE, WINE COOLERS, & BEER TICKET SALES:
Friday, August 3, 2007 - 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Visitor Services |
- BABY STROLLER RENTAL
Strollers are available at the Civic Center for a $5 donation.
- BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Free blood pressure screenings are available at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center at Water & Main St..
- BUS SERVICE
The downtown transit center is located at 353 East William St., behind the Post Office. Rates: adults 75¢, senior/handicapped 35¢ and 5-18 years 60¢. Monthly passes will be honored.
Thursday, August 3: 5:15-10:15pm*;
Friday, August 4: 5:15am-11:15pm*;
Saturday, August 5: 6:15am-11:15pm*;
Sunday, August 6-11:15am-9:15am* (*Last bus departing Downtown).
- DIAPER CHANGING AREA
Free at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center by Prairieland Kiwanis, Water & Main St..
- FIRST AID
Services provided by the American Red Cross in the Civic Center Grass, First Aid Command Center at the Corner of Main & Franklin.
- FREE WATER
Provided at the Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis, southeast corner of Central Park.
- HANDWASHING STATIONS
For your convenience, hand washing stations complete with soap are available at North & Franklin St., Water & South Park St., State & Main St., and Franklin & North Park St..
- LOST & FOUND
Located in front of the Civic Center, managed by the Decatur Chapter of A T & T Telephone Pioneers.
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- MOTHER/BABY FEEDING AREA
Privacy area provided by Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center, corner of Water & Main.
- MOTORCYCLE PARKING
Freedom by Choice, ABATE Of Illinois will provide “Bike” parking at Air King, 250 East Eldorado (corner of Franklin & Eldorado). Fee is $3. The lot will be open Friday 4 pm-10:30pm, Saturday 9 am-10:30pm and Sunday 10 am-9 pm.
- PARKING ON SITE ($3)
Franklin & Wood St..,
North & Water St.,
Novel Ideas MLK & East Main St.,
Wood & South Main St.
- PICNIC TABLES
Available throughout the festival area.
- POLICE SERVICES
In front of the Decatur Civic Center.
- REST AREAS
Central Park, Civic Center grass and the Macon County Health Department Careforce 1 on William St..
- SOUVENIRS
Exclusive Decatur Celebration souvenirs are available at stands at Prairie & Water and Franklin & North St..
- TELEPHONES
Pay phones are available at the Civic Center. U.S. Cellular (Franklin & North St.).
Sprint (Franklin & Park St.).
- TOLIETS
Available throughout the festival area and in the Civic Center.
Handicapped facilities are available.
- VISITOR INFORMATION BOOTH
Free Decatur Herald & Review programs, general information & accessible seating information will be available at the St Mary’s Hospital on the corner of Franklin & South Park St.
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PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY SERVICES |
PARKING
50 spaces at the Decatur Civic Center Parking Lot (North & Jackson Streets) will be reserved and 50 spaces at the Franklin Street Municipal Lot (between Wood & Main Streets) will be reserved. There will be a $3 charge. Vehicles must have permit cards properly displayed or designated license plates and the person with the disability must by present. The Franklin Street entrance will be closed during the parade Saturday morning. Parking will be managed Friday 4:00PM-9:00PM, Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM and Sunday 11:00AM-8:00PM.
SEATING
Each of the Main Stages will have will have 10 chairs reserved for persons with a disability and one guest. There will be a roped off area for people in wheelchairs. These seats will be available at the Goodtimes Stage, Show Stage, Funfest Stage, Central Park Stage, Dancing in the Streets Stage and the Christian Music Stage.
TOLIETS
Accessible facilities are available at the Civic Center, see map for other locations. |
PROGRAMS
Braille and large print programs will be available at the St Mary’s Visitor Information Center and at the handicapped accessible parking areas. They are available prior to the festival at the SAIL office, 2449 Federal Drive.
TRANSPORTATION
The subsidized van & taxi service for the disabled will offer rides during the festival. Decatur residents registered for the service should call 428-4444 for taxi service and 424-2821 for wheelchair accessible van service.
WHEELCHAIR RENTAL
Wheelchairs are provided by Heckman Healthcare and may be rented at the Civic Center for a $10 donation to Easter Seals. Hours are: Friday—5:30-11:00PM, Saturday—9:00AM-11:00PM, and Sunday--11:00AM |
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