Proctor Recreation Center

06/19/2026

Meet Dejanyah “Dej” Lilly, the 3rd Place Winner of the Streets Belong to Me Talent Show! 🥉🎶

Dej is a multi-talented singer, dancer, songwriter, and performer who brings originality and confidence to the stage. In this interview, she talks about her creative process, performing original music, what inspires her, and what she hopes people feel when they watch her perform.

Congratulations again to Dejanyah “Dej” Lilly on being named one of our Top 3 acts!

Full interview: https://youtu.be/0d2_OEhDci4

06/19/2026

Meet Keondre Shird, the 2nd Place Winner of the Streets Belong to Me Talent Show! 🥈🔥

Keondre brought creativity, expression, and storytelling to the stage through dance. In this interview, he shares what dance means to him, how he prepares to perform, what inspires his movement, and what it felt like to be recognized as one of the Top 3 acts.

Congratulations again to Keondre Shird on an amazing performance!

Full interview: https://youtu.be/4AmpsE8dcMM

06/18/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, Proctor Center will be closed tomorrow. We will resume regular business hours on Monday. Have a great weekend!

06/18/2026

Meet Andrew “Swag” Wallace, the 1st Place Winner of the Streets Belong to Me Talent Show! 🏆🎤

At just 11 years old, Swag Wallace brought major energy to the stage, performed his own music, and stole the show with his confidence, creativity, and stage presence. In this interview, Swag talks about his big win, his love for music, writing his own songs, performing for the community, and what’s next for him as an artist.

Congratulations again to Andrew “Swag” Wallace on his big win!

Full interview: https://youtu.be/KwbRZYVfi2s

06/18/2026

Big congrats again to our Streets Belong to Me Talent Show winner, Andrew “Swag” Wallace! 🏆🎤🔥

Swag brought the energy, confidence, and talent to the stage,and now he’s taking it to the Jubilee Day Juneteenth Celebration at the Peoria Riverfront!

Come out and support Swag Wallace and our other Top 3 acts as they perform on the big stage THIS FRIDAY after 5PM. Let’s show up for our young local talent and give them the crowd they deserve! 🙌

Also, check out Swag’s full YouTube interview here:
https://youtu.be/KwbRZYVfi2s

06/16/2026

We hope to see you THIS Friday! 😄

🖤💚❤️ Mark your calendars for a can’t-miss evening on the RiverFront! ✨

Join us for Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration — a powerful community celebration of freedom, culture, creativity, remembrance, and unity in the heart of Peoria.

Taking place at Eckwood Park (the green space between the River and the RiverFront Museum), this FREE event will feature:
🎶 Live entertainment
🍴 Amazing local food vendors & “The Cookout” competition
🎨 Interactive cultural experiences & activations
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities and youth engagement
🚁 A Juneteenth-themed drone show finale

From storytelling and community connection to music, food, and celebration, this is a night you’ll want to experience together.

📍 Eckwood Park & RiverFront Village Green
🕓 4:00pm – 9:30pm

Save the date, invite your people, and come celebrate with us on the RiverFront. ✨

06/16/2026

Today’s the day! 💦 Aqua Zumba starts tonight at Proctor Recreation Center!

Come move, splash, and dance your way through a fun pool workout. Drop in for just $4 or pay $20 for the full session.

⏰ 5:45–6:30 PM
👥 Ages 16 & up
📍 Proctor Recreation Center

Grab your swimsuit and join us tonight — let’s make waves! 🌊💃

06/14/2026

Proctor Center is proud to participate in the 3rd annual Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade! What an amazing learning experience for these young people!!❤️🖤💚💛

06/11/2026

🌊☀️ We’re bringing the summer vibes to Proctor Center!

Join us poolside for an afternoon of good food, great music, swimming, and live entertainment from The Vibe Collective! Grab your crew, come ready to relax, and enjoy a fun summer day with us. 🎶💦

📅 July 18
⏰ 4–7 PM | Doors open at 3:30 PM
🎟️ $20 in advance | $25 at the door
🔞 Ages 25+ only

Don’t miss the chance to kick back, cool off, and vibe with the community!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://tinyurl.com/ProctorPoolParty