Grab your chairs and get ready for a fantastic time at the Yorkville Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4! The parade begins at 9am starting at the Yorkville High School and ending at Town Square Park.

The activities begin immediately after the parade and end at Noon and will include children’s foot races, bounce houses, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band. In addition to activities, food and drinks will be available for purchase at Town Square by local vendors.

On your marks, get set, GO! Join the fun at the Children’s Foot Races, sponsored by the Yorkville Junior Women’s Club! Kids ages 1-12 are welcome to show off their speed and race against friends and neighbors in their age group! Foot Races will be held at Town Square immediately following the parade (approximately 10:30am).

Join the United City of Yorkville in a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4! The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway.

Please note that Countryside Parkway will be partially shut down west bound between the Hampton Inn and Goodwill and East Bound between the Hampton Inn and McHugh Rd. Access to Goodwill and the Hampton Inn will not be obstructed.

Yorkville American Legion Parking Lot (9054 E Veterans Parkway, Yorkville)
Looking for a great place to watch the Yorkville Fireworks? Head over to the Yorkville American Legion to secure one of the best spots in town! Open to the public. Yorkville American Legion is located at 9054 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560.

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.