FREE family-friendly event
*** DATE CHANGED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY ***
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 · The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
4-7 pm in the parking lot between Route 91 and Dick's Sporting Goods
Join us at the annual Central Illinois Emergency Expo for an exciting, family-friendly event! Get an up-close look at emergency equipment and meet our community's dedicated first responders.
Highlights include:
- Meet firefighters, try on gear, and spray a fire hose
- See a medical helicopter land and explore inside
- Turn on the sirens in a squad car
- Check out the inside of an ambulance
- Walk through a tactical response truck
- Sit on a motorcycle unit
Come and interact with the heroes of our community! Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the world of emergency services firsthand.
Have a family member or friend who would enjoy a quieter experience? Have them visit before the main event from 3:30-4 pm. This quieter time will have limited lights and sounds. Children, teens, and adults are all welcome to attend and have one-on-one interactions with police, fire, and EMTs.
More details are available at www.peoriacounty.gov/449
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