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Aurora Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Aurora

July 04, 2024 - July 04, 2024 @ 10:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/franckreporter

Location

Downtown Aurora

Aurora, IL

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Description

Join the City of Aurora for their annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Aurora. The parade route will begin at Benton and Broadway, head north on Broadway, west on Downer to Middle where the parade will conclude.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m. July 4, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 630-256-3370

Website: https://www.aurora-il.org/1239/4th-of-July-Parade

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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