Tractors made their way from Kewanee to the park in an annual tractor drive and a display was set up. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

Kewanee residents gathered Friday for the annual Francis Park Festival and Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show, followed by the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display at Northeast Park.

Above, a variety of tractors were on display. Below left, Friends of Woodland Palace set up a booth to raise money for the renovation of Fred Francis’s home. Below right, Roger Malcolm offered a tour and an inside look into Fred Francis. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

At Francis Park, the event featured a car show, tractor display, vendors, and food booths. Friends of Woodland Palace offered tours of Fred Francis’s home and operated a booth where visitors could purchase signed copies of Larry Kuster’s new book about Francis.

The annual car, truck and motorcycle show at Francis Park is sponsored by Gustafson Ford. Prizes and awards were given out in different categories. The money raised went to Hog Capital Wildlife Rescue and the Honor Flight.

Food options included fruit cups sold by St. Peter’s Church and a variety of breakfast and lunch items from Downtown Eatery and Bakery.

Children were able to play on new playground equipment at Francis Park recently installed by the city of Kewanee.

Children had access to the park’s new playground equipment, recently installed by the City of Kewanee.

Later in the evening, the City of Kewanee’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza took place at the Northeast Park softball field. The Northeast pool offered free swimming until 6 p.m., and the concession stand was open for refreshments.

{Video by Bird’s Eye View Aerial Services]