La PORTE, IN (July 28, 2021) – The City of La Porte invites residents of all ages to take part in its inaugural LakeFest this weekend, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.
This Friday, July 30, through Sunday, August 1, festivities will be held at La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. Featured events will include AquaX races, live music, fireworks, markets, sand volleyball tournaments, kids activities and more. With many events taking place throughout the city, Dermody said residents should be aware of several road closures.
“With our first LakeFest fast-approaching, we want everyone to be aware of the road closures and parking restrictions that are necessary in order to put on this event,” Dermody said. “We appreciate our residents’ cooperation and hope to see lots of smiling faces at our lakes this weekend celebrating what makes La Porte special.”
The following roads will be closed over the weekend:
• Monroe Street, from Lincolnway to State Street (Friday, July 30, from noon to 10 p.m.)
• State Street, from Clay Street to Jackson Street (Friday, July 30, from 5 p.m. to midnight)
• Hoelocker Road (Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
• Truesdell Avenue (Saturday, July 31, from 8-9:30 p.m.)
• Grangemouth Road, from Cummings Lodge to the Stone Lake Beach House (8 a.m. Saturday, July 31, until 5 p.m. Sunday, August 1)
Parking for LakeFest attendees will be available at the following locations:
• FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE DOWNTOWN: Street parking will be available throughout the downtown. The City’s parking lot at the corner of Lincolnway and Monroe will be closed.
• FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AT FOX PARK: Parking will be allowed north of the amphitheater, entering/exiting off McClung Road. On Saturday, the McClung Road parking lot will be closed to attendees until 6 p.m. Parking will be allowed at NewPorte Landing from 7-9:30 p.m. for fireworks viewing.
• SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL PARK: Parking will be allowed in the Stone Lake Beach House lot, Cummings Lodge lot, auxiliary lot across from the beach house and on the east side of Grangemouth Road. Overflow parking will be allowed along Veterans Parkway and at the Park Office. Parking will be limited to one side on Vine, Pennsylvania and Greenleaf streets from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1.
Dermody also noted that Stone Lake would be temporarily closed to watercraft this weekend in order to host the AquaX races. This closure will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
To view a map and the full LakeFest schedule, visit laportelakefest.com.
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