Above / Decked out in red, white and blue, local residents decorate their cars, bikes, scooters and strollers to participate in local Independence Day Parades hosted by various subdivisions. The Fourth of July also is a very popular day to see the American flag lining the streets throughout the city as residents observe America’s birthday.
Knoch Knolls Homeowners Association again will host its Annual Fourth of July Parade to honor the men and women in the military and their families who have served the United States, protecting this nation’s cherished freedoms and its independence.
Above / Parade participants including veterans and City Council members lined up prior to the Knoch Knolls subdivision 2014 Fourth of July Parade with parade organizer Julie Berkowicz and Boy Scouts.
Parade participants will assemble prior to 1PM in the Spring Brook School circle drive at 2700 Seiler Drive, located within the subdivision. The procession will follow a route down Gateshead Avenue to Knoch Knolls Commons.Â
Many notable veterans and guests again will be joining the neighborhood community located just north of 95th Street and Knoch Knolls Park.
“We are proud to again welcome many of Naperville’s distinguished Veterans from our American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War,” wrote Berkowicz in an earlier news release. “Our Fourth of July parade starts at 1PM at Spring Brook School.”
Above / Neighbors again will gather for a Fourth of July picnic after the parade. (2014 PN Photo)
After the 12th running of the Independence Day parade, all-American tributes will continue with a family-friendly celebration including refreshments, beverages, music, children’s games and a bouncy house.
4th of July Parades in Brookdale & Harmony Grove, too!
Naperville loves its parades every season of the year! Â Unlike St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Holiday Light parades in downtown Naperville, Independence Day Parades to celebrate our nation’s birthday traditionally have been organized by homeowners’ organizations in different neighborhoods.
Above / The Century Walk mural, “Naperville Loves a Parade,” portrays the city’s affection for its many patriotic parades. Find the long wall of colorful spectators just off Main Street along Rubins Way, across the street from Heaven on Seven & Dean’s Fine Clothing in downtown Naperville.
For instance, at 11AM, July 4, the 38th Annual Fourth of July Parade steps off from Hill Middle School in the Brookdale Subdivision. Decked out in red, white and blue, entries will follow the route from Langley to Bainbridge, Bainbridge to Foxhill, Foxhill to Manchester, Manchester to Brookdale and across to St. Patrick’s Residence on Brookdale to the entrance.
Also, in Harmony Grove, a festive parade with a firetruck, bikes, the colors of the flag, and refreshments for all welcomes friends and neighbors to celebrate beginning at 10:30AM, Sat., July 4, according to Vasavi Chakka. Harmony Grove is a fun and engaged neighborhood located just north of 111th Street and just east of Route 59 at the southern end of the city.
Happy Independence Day! Celebrate safely.
PN photos from 2014 Knoch Knolls 4th of July Parade and Naperville Loves a Parade in downtown Naperville
