Fourth of July Celebration
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Event Details
The parade begins at 9am! Town Square Activities begin immediately after the parade and end at Noon. Activities will include children's foot races, rides, water fights, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy. The Yorkville Big Band will also be performing at 8:00pm at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home.
All 4th of July activities are free to everyone, except for food and drink purchases.
Fourth of July Celebration
Phone : 630-553-4350 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.yorkville.il.us
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Corrigan Store - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
William Corrigan established an independent store known as Corrigan & Sons which operated in Plattville, Illinois from 1919 until the late 1950's. The store carried a general merchandise line, including Oliver farm machinery and agricultural implements.
Yorkville, IL MuseumsC.B. & Q Caboose -Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Caboose was built in the Aurora, Illinois C.B. & Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) shops in 1918. It was used on the Fox River Line for 56 years. The Caboose was moved to Lyon Farm in 1974. 2018 marks the 100
Yorkville, IL Railroad HistoryOswego-Fox House - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Oswego-Fox House was built in the 1870's by the Fox family, ancestors of the Cutter family from Oswego, Illinois. The house was located 1/2 mile south of Oswego on Route 71. It was moved to Lyon Farm at the Kendall County Historical Society museum complex in 1975
Yorkville, IL Historic HomesSeward Town Hall - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Seward Town Hall was built in 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $500.00. It stood on the east bank of Au Sable Creek facing Route 52. In addition to serving as a town hall it was used as a Congregational Church, basketball hall and band practice site. It was moved to Lyon Farm in 1976
Yorkville, IL MuseumsUnion School - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Union School, District No. 42, was built in 1847 by subscription. It was originally located on Wheeler Road in Nau-Au-Say Township. Pupils came from as far away as Plattville, 4
Yorkville, IL Historic Schoolhouses