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Earth Fest 2017

April 10, 2017

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MACOMB, IL – Macomb's annual Earth Fest celebration will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in Chandler Park, just north of downtown Macomb.

This event is to celebrate and promote environmental awareness and protection.

The morning will begin with the annual bike parade, starting at 9 a.m. at the park. There will be an Advocacy Foot and Bike Parade starting at 9:45 a.m., just outside Gelsosomo's Pizza.

The event will also feature live music, keynote speakers, art, local vendors, tai chi, yoga, a free cycle, kids games and many other activities.

This event is open free to the public and is sponsored by New Copperfield Book Service, Sullivan Taylor and the Horn Field Environmental Learning Project.

For more information, follow Earth Fest's Facebook page at m.facebook.com/MacombEarthfest/ or contact Mindy Pheiffer at MJ-Pheiffer@wiu.edu.

Posted By: Nicholas Doty (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing