Ring in Fourth with Mundelein Community Days festivities

Posted June 28, 2022 11:00 pm

Submitted by the Village of Mundelein

Mundelein Community Days parade on Hawley Street in 2021. This year's parade steps off at 2 p.m. July 3. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com, 2021

Music, a carnival and even a butterfly release highlight Mundelein Community Days 2022, which runs Friday through Monday, July 1-4. Most events take place in Kracklauer Park, 116 N Lake St., Mundelein.

Carnival hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 2-10 p.m. Monday.

Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners perform on the main stage during Mundelein Community Days in 2019. They'll return for this year's festival at 5 p.m. July 2. Daily Herald File Photo

Activities include a carnival sponsored by American Legion Post 867 all four days, fireworks on July 4 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a parade July 3, food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and plenty of children's activities.

New activities and events this year include the Kirk Players Improv Team, Great Big Bubble Making, Princess Meet and Greet, and “Decorate Your Own Butterfly” and Live Butterfly Release by the Beautification Committee.

Saturday, July 2, is Alumni Night. Represent Mundelein High School or Carmel Catholic High School by wearing school colors.

Mundelein's community builder parade, which steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, forms in the Metra Parking Lot and proceeds west on Division, north on Seymour, then west on Hawley Street to Mundelein High School.

Mundelein Community Days brings rides, games, music, food, kids activities and more to Kracklauer Park July 1-4. Daily Herald File Photo

Come out for the popular musical acts set to grace the stage at Mundelein Community Days. Bands include Gina Gonzalez & the Wingmen performing American alternative rock from the '90s, sprinkled with favorite songs from every generation; Brass From The Past, a horn band that performs the hits of the '60s, '70s, and '80s; Brushville performing upbeat country; Second Hand Soul Band performing Motown, funk and soul; Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band; Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners performing boogie blues rock, with a touch of swampy funk; local favorite 7th heaven; and RealTime Noise, performing party tunes, classic rock and R&B.

Mundelein Community Days

Friday, July 1Noon to 11 p.m. Mundelein Munch, Santa Maria Meadow

Noon to 1 p.m. Park District Dancers, Gazebo

1-4 p.m. Balloon Twister, Gazebo

4-8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides, Seymour by Tennis Courts

4:30 p.m. Introduction of Mundelein Pageant Queens, Mainstage

5-7 p.m. Second Hand Soul Band, Mainstage

5-11 p.m. Carnival

8:30-11 p.m. Kashmir, Mainstage

Saturday, July 29 a.m. Pet Parade & Cute Pet Tricks, Kracklauer Park

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car Show, Santa Maria West Lot

10 a.m. Senior Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Bill Chapman and Matt Hoyt, Crystal Street at Lincoln Avenue

Noon to 3 p.m. Bingo, Main Tent

Noon to 2 p.m. “Totally Totes - Decorate Your Own Canvas Tote Bag” hosted by Mundelein Arts Commission, Gazebo

Noon to 11 p.m. Mundelein Munch: Alumni Night, Santa Maria Meadow

1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Bill Chapman and Matt Hoyt, Crystal Street at Lincoln Avenue

2-4 p.m. Face Painting hosted by Mundelein Queens, Gazebo Grounds

2-11 p.m. Carnival (Special Rides 2-5 p.m.)

2:30-3:30 p.m. Bags Registration, Tennis Courts

3-4 p.m. The Kirk Players Improv Team, Gazebo

3-7 p.m. Pony Rides, Crystal Street

3-7 p.m. Petting Zoo, Crystal Street

4 p.m. Bags Tournament, Tennis Courts

4-5 p.m. Martial Arts Demo by KI Martial Arts, Gazebo

4-8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides, Seymour by Tennis Courts

5-7 p.m. Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners, Mainstage

7 p.m. Jalapeño Eating Contest, Mainstage Grounds

8:30-11 p.m. 7th heaven, Mainstage

Sunday, July 37-11:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Main Tent

8 a.m. to noon Kids Crafts (while supplies last), Activity Tent

Noon Watermelon Eating Contest, Gazebo Grounds

Noon to 3 p.m. Bingo, Main Tent

Noon to 5 p.m. Monkey Bridge, Kracklauer Park

Noon to 11 p.m. Mundelein Munch, Santa Maria Meadow

1 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers, Gazebo

2 p.m. Parade. Theme: “Traveling the USA”

2-11 p.m. Carnival (Special Rides 2-5 p.m.)

4 p.m. Great Big Bubble Making, Gazebo Grounds

4 p.m. Princess Meet and Greet, Festival Grounds

5-7 p.m. RealTime Noise, Mainstage

8:30-11 p.m. Gina Gonzalez & the Wingmen, Mainstage

Monday, July 48 a.m. Mundelein Park District's Freedom Classic 5K/Walk

10 a.m. “Walking with the Stars,” a ribbon cutting and scavenger hunt to celebrate the Stars on Parade Exhibit, hosted by the Mundelein Arts Commission, Southeast corner of East Hawley Street and North Chicago Avenue

Noon to 1 p.m. Police Department Community Booth, Gazebo

Noon to 3 p.m. Caricature Artist, Activity Tent

Noon to 10 p.m. Mundelein Munch, Santa Maria Meadow

1-2 p.m. Magician - Magic that Quacks You Up, Gazebo

2-3 p.m. Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles, Gazebo

2-10 p.m. Carnival

3-4 p.m. “Decorate Your Own Butterfly” and Live Butterfly Release, Gazebo

4-6 p.m. Brass from the Past, Mainstage

4-7 p.m. Fire Engine Rides, Seymour by Tennis Courts

7:30-10 p.m. Brushville, Mainstage

9:30 p.m. Fireworks

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