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Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 2023, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

Parade Route: Game Farm Rd, Somonauk Street, Church Street, West Main Street, and the parade will end at the water tower. View the Parade Route Map for more details!

Additional Information: Throwing candy from parade floats is not permitted. Candy may be passed out by those participants walking the parade route. Streets surrounding Town Square will be closed to traffic and parking during the parade and celebration.

TOWN SQUARE ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, July 4
The activities begin immediately after the parade and end at 1pm 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.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
TUESDAY, JULY 4
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.

FIREWORKS VIEWING PARTY
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Independence Day activities are free to everyone, except for food and drink purchases, and are subject to change without notice.

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

Details

Date:
July 4, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.yorkville.il.us/567/Independence-Day-Celebration

Venue

Yorkville Town Square
301 N. Bridge
Yorkville, IL 60560 United States

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Location
West

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