Chicago area suburbs including Aurora celebrating 4th of July with parades
Share this @internewscast.com

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) — The red, white, blue is on full display in Aurora on the Fourth of July!

Aurora is celebrating America’s independence with its 4th of July parade.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Dozens of floats, marching bands and entertainment help celebrate this year’s parade theme embracing community.

This year’s celebration stepped off at Benton and River and was led by the parade’s grand marshal and public leaders like the city’s new mayor.

RELATED: July 4th, 2025 Fireworks: List of shows in Chicago, suburbs, NW Indiana

This year’s parade isn’t centered around a specific theme, but it aims to showcase the community and its residents. Crowds gathered along the route to mark the celebration of being American.

“Today is about celebrating our community, embracing unity, and reminding ourselves that we’re all Americans,” said Tony Martinez from the city of Aurora. “Our community is incredibly diverse, and we want everyone to feel included, present, and united here in Aurora.”

Aurora hosted its fireworks show Thursday night, but the celebration will not end here.

If the weather holds, a lot of folks will be out barbecuing and enjoying the day.

Highland Park is also holding an Independence Day Parade, with floats and mascots are filling the streets.

The parade will move from First and Laurel through downtown to Sunset Woods Park.

This year’s theme is “Dream Team” celebrating unity teamwork and resilience.

Before the parade, the city held a remembrance ceremony to honor the lives lost and those affected by the 2022 parade shooting.

Organizers said there will be no fireworks or drone show this year out of respect for the community’s healing process.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Camp Mystic director dies while trying to save kids during Texas flooding

Camp Mystic Leader Tragically Passes While Rescuing Children from Texas Floodwaters

The camp director and co-owner of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, tragically…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at an Ashura ceremony.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah, 86, Makes Public Appearance After Trump Advises Israel Against Targeting Him

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made his first public appearance…
Young Texas camp survivor describes harrowing moment she prepared for worst during deadly flood

Teen Survivor from Texas Camp Shares Terrifying Experience During Life-Threatening Flood

A young camper who was rescued from Camp Mystic described the harrowing…
Scott Bessent scoffs at Musk's new America Party

Scott Bessent Criticizes Musk’s Newly Launched America Party

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took a jab at tech magnate Elon Musk…
Trump calls Elon Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous'

Trump Criticizes Elon Musk’s New Political Party as ‘Absurd’

President Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk’s idea to create a new political…
Time-lapse of the Llano River in Texas rapidly flooding a road.

Shocking Video Captures Texas River Engulfing Bridge in 2 Minutes; 51 Dead and 27 Children Missing

WATCH the terrifying video of a Texas river swallowing a whole bridge…
Rapper 4xtra loses '2 fingers' in gruesome fireworks mishap after joking about 'blowing' somebody up

Rapper 4xtra loses ‘2 fingers’ in a horrific fireworks accident after previously joking about an explosion

Infamous last words. A rapper and podcast host suffered a severe hand…
Brunswick shooting leaves woman injured, man arrested

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Shooting Incident That Injured One Person

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says this happened just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday…
Utah building explodes into the sky after vehicle crashes into business, causes fire

Utah Structure Erupts After Car Collides with Business, Igniting Fire

Late Saturday, a vehicle collided with a building at a strip mall…
Netanyahu and Trump to meet in DC as Gaza’s fate without Hamas is debated

Netanyahu and Trump’s DC Meeting to Discuss Gaza’s Future in a Post-Hamas Context

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to…
Hilliard man recounts springing into action after neighbor on motorcycle hit by 14-year-old ATV driver

Hilliard Resident Describes Quickly Responding After Neighbor’s Motorcycle Accident with 14-Year-Old ATV Rider

The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a man was killed near his…
Tim Hill came up clutch

Tim Hill Delivered in a Crucial Moment

Heroes, zeros and the inside pitch from the Yankees’ 6-4 win over the Mets on…