Antioch celebrates Independence Day

ANTIOCH – With a theme of “Heroes Among Us,” the Antioch Fourth of July Parade featured a celebration to honor the everyday heroes among us, including police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, teachers, child care workers, home health aides, store clerks, delivery drivers and other frontline workers.

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Candace H. Johnson-for Shaw Media Antioch Township dignitaries ride together as they greet the crowd during the Fourth of July Parade in downtown Antioch. (7/4/22) (Candace H.Johnson)

Antioch also hosted a party in the park, which took place at Williams Park and had performances by Buckle Band and The Complex.

The fireworks show took place after sundown.