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Breaking: St. Charles cancels firework show, concert

July 04, 2022 at 5:54 pm CDT

Shaw Media file photo of fireworks reflected in the Fox River as spectators watch from a metal pier as part of a July 4th celebration at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. The 2022 fireworks show and concert were canceled after a mass shooting during a parade in the suburb of Highland Park. (Mary Beth Nolan for Shaw Local/Mary Beth Nolan for Shaw Local)

The city of St. Charles and the St. Charles Park District have canceled tonight’s 4th of July concert and fireworks display.

According to the city’s website, the decision to cancel the event was made “out of an abundance of caution for everyone’s safety.”

The development comes after the mass shooting at the Highland Park 4th of July parade that left at least six people dead and many others injured.

“Our thoughts are with the Highland Park community after the tragedy that occurred this morning,” the post stated.

The park district is working with the fireworks vendor to reschedule the display, the post stated.

More information will be posted on https://www.stcparks.org as it becomes available.

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Aimee Barrows

Aimee Barrows is the editor of The Scene, Shaw Local News Network's entertainment section. The Scene is your go-to destination for all things fun in Northern Illinois. Prior to The Scene, Aimee was the editor of the Kane County Chronicle for five years, and a freelance reporter for Shaw Media for four years.