The Strasburg Lions Homecoming is Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at the park, offering two days of good, clean family fun. On Friday, the annual Pork Chop Dinner will start at 5 p.m. and also offers an Ice Cream Social. Dance, Etc. will perform on the stage at 7 p.m. and that is the same time the Beer Garden opens. New this year is a Pet Parade on Friday at 7:45 p.m. followed by a free movie at 8:30 p.m. on the ball diamond showing "Happy Feet." Bring blankets and lawn chairs. The band The Harley’s will also be performing at 8:30 p.m. on the stage.

Saturday will bring the Sauerkraut Bike Ride 9 and 21 miles at 9 a.m. Food stands will open at noon and at 1 p.m. one of Central Illinois' largest Tractor Pulls will begin. Also at 1 p.m. Kids Games on the ball diamond begins. At 3 p.m. there is a pedal tractor pull. The Beer Garden opens at 3 p.m. and runs throughout the evening. Truck Pulls start around 6 p.m.

To register for the Pet Parade or for more information, visit www.strasburgil.com.