{"id":13150,"date":"2025-06-27T17:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T22:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=13150"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T22:21:31","slug":"corps-of-engineers-have-plans-ready-for-the-4th-of-july-at-lake-shelbyville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/13150-corps-of-engineers-have-plans-ready-for-the-4th-of-july-at-lake-shelbyville\/","title":{"rendered":"Corps of Engineers Have Plans Ready for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville.<\/p>\n<p>Fireworks will be launched on July 4th at dusk from Ramp Point, located in Dam West Recreation Area.<\/p>\n<p>Lake Shelbyville has compiled a list of locations best suited for viewing the fireworks. Locations include Dam West Recreation Area, Dam East Recreation Area, Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, portions of the road across the Dam, and Dam West Overlook.<\/p>\n<p>At 8 P.M., the Dam Road will be closed to traffic for the fireworks from the 9th street intersection to Dam East.<\/p>\n<p>Be advised that parking is limited. Alternative locations for parking include Spillway Recreation Area, Forest Park, &amp; Dam West High Water Boat Ramp. If parking at the high-water ramp, users may access the General Dacey Trail and walk to Dam West.<\/p>\n<p>The Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce has events planned for July 4th and 5th at Dam East and Dam West Recreation Areas. July 4th events include a parade, concessions, inflatables, and<br \/>\nfireworks.<\/p>\n<p>July 5th events include a community picnic with two (2) food trucks and live music.<\/p>\n<p>The Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce events\u2019 information can be found at https:\/\/www.shelbyvillechamber.com\/event-list or by calling 217-774-2221.<\/p>\n<p>As always, no outside fireworks of any kind are allowed on government property. Offenders<br \/>\nwill face a citation if caught in possession of fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, please contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217)-774-3951.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville. 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