City of Aurora Fourth of July Parade!!!
The FVSAR will be marching in the parade with the DAR. ALL FVSAR members are encouraged to come out and march and/or support the event - this is the big one for America 250…!
The parade itself will start at 10am, although FVSAR members will be gathering prior to the start time.
We will be mustering in the “RED” section of the staging area by 8:50 AM:
RED 10 Daughters of the American Revolution
RED 11 Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Parade Details
Key details from the City of Aurora:
Parade staging begins on Benton Street, from River Street to Broadway/Route 25.
All units must enter from River & Benton (use 100 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 for GPS).
We are in the RED Section where staging begins at 8:50 AM as noted above.
Upon arrival, Parade Entry Volunteers will direct you to your Section Leader.
General parking is available in the Aurora Public Library lot, entering from Lake Street.
The parade route steps off at Benton & Broadway, travels north on Broadway to Downer Place, then west on Downer, ending at Middle Avenue.
The Reviewing Stand will be placed in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, located at 20 East Downer Place, for best viewing.
Link to event:
https://www.aurora.il.us/Recreation-and-Amenities/Events/Special-Events/4th-of-July-Parade
Additional information on parking in downtown Aurora that morning:
Parking is available in various Downtown public parking lots, not including lots located along the parade route.
https://www.aurora.il.us/City-Services/Parking-and-Streets/Downtown-Parking
General Downtown Aurora parking map:
https://gis.aurora.il.us/portal/apps/View/index.html?appid=54981ff102644b81b0da02a9c2d9d43d