Members and family of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora, march in Aurora's Fourth of July Parade, July 4.
By Russ George The morning started out with a light drizzle of moisture, as our members were getting ready to march in Aurora’s Fourth of July parade. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley marched in last year’s Fourth of July parade, when the temperature hit the upper nineties in the...
Face-painting and animal balloons provide fun for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
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.
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
A visit with the animals is a treat for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Aurora will celebrate the Nation’s 247th birthday with a grand parade through downtown Aurora with more than 40 exciting units led by WGN television weather anchor and Aurora native, Paul Konrad! 8:45 a.m.: Grand marshal meet and greet with Paul Konrad at the Aurora Public Art building, 20 E. Downer...
In a link between the past and today, the 1911 Stutz fire engine continues its journey, Monday, July 4 in Aurora's Patriotic Procession on Eola Road in front of the Eola Community Center.
Cub Scout Pack 350 in Yorkville marches in the morning Yorkville Independence Day parade.
June 30, 2022Dear editor; I know this year has been a very frustrating year for all of us. Coming off two years (2020 and 2021) in isolation, for many of us, was a challenge, to say the least. I have read many of the comments on Facebook and it is...
Aurora • RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, and McCullough Park, Illinois Avenue and Lake Street, music, games, food, kids activities, will start at 7 p.m.. Fireworks will be Monday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m. over the Fox River with viewing at McCullough Park and RiverEdge Park. • Fourth of July...
As previously announced, the decision to reimagine the traditional downtown Fourth of July Parade by taking it out into the community in a format that would reach exponentially more people was made after considering the impact on the greater community, including the management of City services and resources and savings...
Aurorans can participate in old-fashioned Independence Day fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 4 at the Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Avenue in Aurora’s historic Tanner District. There will be a petting zoo, Andy Head – the Wild Wacky Juggler, a blueberry-pie-eating contest, the Bradley Keven Green...
The Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4 includes veterans organizations’ participation through the streets of downtown Aurora.
I hope every one of you readers had a safe and enjoyable July 4 celebration. It’s obvious that in Aurora, we love to celebrate Independence Day because the M80s start blasting in the evenings in early February and continue into late January. Some time back I’d written how, as young...
Nurses at Rush-Copley Medical Center wave to the Fourth of July processional in Aurora last year.
We have a tendency to gloss over the significance of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is the reason for Independence Day. It contains substance. Independence Day is understood and properly celebrated by a growing number of United States residents. There are many others who see it as a...
Fourth of July events throughout the greater Aurora area
The Aurora city government will take time on the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday to pay special tribute to its health care heroes for their stalwart efforts during COVID-19 and their daily sacrifices beyond the pandemic. Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced Tuesday the City’s plans to be host...
There will be another flag ceremony in the front of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Memorial Hall July 4 starting at 10 a.m.. The GAR Hall is at 23 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Participants will be AMVETS POST 103, American Legion Post 1944, AVAC (Aurora Veterans...
