Paul Konrad of Aurora, WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4. Jason Crane/The VoiceSome celebrations go in cycles during the Aurora parade in the morning Tuesday, July 4. Al Benson/The VoiceA full crowd is ready to watch the Aurora Independence Day parade. Jason Crane/The VoiceAurora Independence Day parade grand marshal, Paul Konrad, center, waves to the crowd from the review stand before the parade.Jason Crane/The VoiceMembers of the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 ride their float in the Independence Day parade.Jason Crane/The VoiceWWII Veteran Dick Miller assumes several faces in the Independence Day parade in the morning Tuesday, July 4.Jason Crane/The VoicePaul Konrad, a native of Aurora, and WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4. Al Benson/The VoiceMembers of the West Aurora High School Marching Band join the Aurora American Legion Band in the Independence Day parade through the downtown streets of Aurora.Al Benson/The VoiceRepresentatives from the Daughters of The American Revolution.Jason Crane/The VoiceRepresentatives from the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council. Jason Crane/The Voice West Aurora cheerleaders in a colorful display. Jason Crane/The Voice