DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- July 2023 marks 100 Years of Lake Decatur, and the City is celebrating with a Centennial Lake Festival.

According to City officials the Centennial Lake Fest will double as a grand opening of the “Staley Basin” on July 8 & 9, 2023.

The two-day event will feature tons of activities in the Marina and along the lake front.

100 Years of Lake Decatur is a collaboration between the City of Decatur, Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Decatur Park District, and Staley Family Foundation. 

Activities include:

  • Food Trucks
  • FREE family activities
  • Boat Parade
  • Local arts & history
  • Guinness World Record attempt!

The Staley Family Foundation will be honored during the festival and the city will rename basin 3 – the “Staley Basin.”

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