Let Love Fly June 14 in Centennial Park

On Saturday, June 14, mega kites will soar above North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Come for awe-inspiring views, and information, activities and giveaways from organizations and sponsors for a community celebration of love. Here’s all you need to know.

The five Ws

• Who: You! This is a free, all ages event.
• What: Mega kites soar above Centennial Park for a community celebration of love.
• Where: Centennial Park, 1565 St Andrews Drive
• When: Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why: Love is love!

Free programming to look forward to

Throughout the duration of the event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Capture photos among the 50-to-200-foot-long kites.
• Visit Forever Green‘s mobile butterfly house with over 100 butterflies flying free. Step into the 10×20 enclosure and find yourself surrounded by butterflies. Experience the joy of interacting with live butterflies and learn about their different life stages.
• Take home a free kite, distributed by the North Liberty Youth Council, as supplies last.
• Engage with North Liberty Library and Recreation staff.
• Connect with local organizations:
  • First United Methodist Church of North Liberty
  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
  • I’m Glad You Stayed Project
  • The Victim/Witness Assistance Program of the Johnson County Attorney
  • Unitarian Universalist Society
  • and other community groups
• Visit with and receive giveaways from event sponsors:
  • Holistic Wellness & Psychiatry
  • Meadowlark Psychiatric Services
  • Collins Community Credit Union
  • Corda Credit Union
  • MidWestOne Bank
  • South Slope Cooperative Communications
  • Urban Acres Real Estate

What to bring

• Your camera!
• Lawn chairs and blankets to relax on while enjoying the sights.
• Your own kite to fly. If you don’t have one, 300 free kites will be handed out. Kites will also be available for purchase from Great American Kites.
• Your wallet to purchase lunch from food and treat trucks or a picnic to enjoy with family and friends. A friendly reminder: alcohol is not allowed in city parks.
• A water bottle.
• Your dog, if you’d like. They are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.

Food for purchase

• Marco’s will have grilled cheese and quesadillas.
• Hy-Vee will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, brats and chips.
• Moo Moo’s will have ice cream treats.
• Picnics are also welcome and encouraged. A friendly reminder: alcohol is not allowed in city parks.

How to get there and where to park

• Centennial Park is located between Kansas Avenue and Jones Boulevard at 1565 St Andrews Drive.
• Please park on the park’s paved lots or along nearby residential streets.
• Skip the car and walk, bike or roller blade to the park!

Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater is currently being constructed in Centennial Park, so the event will be focused on the south end of the great lawn.

You also might be wondering

• Yes, portable toilets will be available during this event.
• Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.

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Accessibility

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5726.