June 2018
Blues on the Fox
Now in its 22nd year, the annual Blues on the Fox festival has attracted music and blues fans from all over the state and even the country. Featuring some of the hottest artists singing the blues and up-and-comers destined for stardom, Blues on the Fox pays tribute to musicians John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy and others who recorded their historic sound at the Leland Hotel in downtown Aurora. Pay tribute to the past, rock out…
Find out more »July 2018
Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy music and fireworks on the Fourth at RiverEdge Park. The patriotic American Legion Band will fill you with pride as they bring American standards, marches and more. Next is the 60-plus member Fox Valley Orchestra that will play everything from top 40 hits to classics and your favorite movie scores. End the night with an impressive fireworks show that will make you realize Aurora isn’t called the City of Lights for nothing. SHUTTLE SERVICE The City of Aurora is…
Find out more »June 2019
Blues on the Fox
23 years ago a seemingly simple music festival began. It honored the historic 1930s blues recordings that took place at the Leland Hotel in Downtown Aurora. Few could have guessed those recordings would spawn a blues festival that’s brought thousands and thousands of music lovers to Aurora, and like those blues legends decades ago, it just keeps getting better and better year after year. Celebrate the blues with the one and only Blues on the Fox. Friday, June 14 Gates:…
Find out more »July 2022
Aurora 4th of July Fireworks
Join the City of Aurora as we celebrate Independence Day by living up to our "City of Lights" name with a spectacular fireworks display on the evening of Monday, July 4th, 2022, in downtown Aurora! Best viewing is available at RiverEdge Park (gates opening at 7:00 PM) and McCullough Park. Head to the Event Link below for more information on this event or click here to be taken to the full list of fireworks and parades happening in the western…
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