Yorkville’s Independence Day celebration planned for July 3

The Yorkville Area Independence Day Celebration Committee announced that the event will be back this year with all of the favorite traditions.

The committee invites the public to a fun-packed day with a festive parade, activities at Town Square Park, and fireworks Saturday, July 3. This is a free community celebration, with food and drinks available for sale.

Schedule of events

• Parade lineup in the Yorkville High School parking lot from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

• Parade steps off at 9 a.m.

• Town Square Park activities begin immediately after the parade and end at 1 p.m.

• Fireworks, launched from the corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway, just south of Menards, will begin at dusk.

For information, email recreation@yorkville.il.us.