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FREE family-friendly eventThursday, July 25, 2024 ยท 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
- Climb aboard a hovercraft
- 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.
>>NEW in 2024: Sensory Sensitivity Hour
Have a family member or friend who would enjoy a quieter experience? Have them visit the Sensory Sensitivity Hour from 2:30-3:30 p.m. before the main event. This smaller, quieter hour 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. You'll be able to ask questions, such as what happens when an ambulance comes to your home, or what to do during a traffic stop. Emergency gear and clothing will be out for you to see and touch.
More details are available at www.peoriacounty.gov/449.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, 5201 W War Memorial Dr,Peoria,IL,United States
