color: #0068a2; Please contact event producers directly to verify such things as times, location, admission price and cancellations. Please stay informed and healthy. color: #0068a2; Waukegan Park District Scholarship; Advertising & Sponsorship; Citizen Committees; ... 2019 American Independence Parade. Please note, all efforts have been made to verify information prior to publishing, however, changes do occur. Waukegan's Memorial Day Parade Monday May 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. People could be seen besting the sidewalks to carry homemade desserts and sturdy casseroles to parties. text-decoration:underline; Waukegan Park District. With nearly 100 parade entries, the 1 p.m. start at Franklin Street along Sheridan Road included promising but overcast conditions with breezy temperatures in the mid 70s. “I’m glad that it’s working out and the weather is holding out for us,” said a hopeful Maria Owens of the Waukegan Park District, a Waukegan resident and parade coordinator, who was driving a golf cart and stopped to chat a half-hour before the parade start. Keller was escorted in a decorated wagon headed by two horses. } a:link { a:active { June 30, 2019 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm View full calendar. Folks lined the curbs and brought out their leashed dogs. South from the corner of Grand and Genesee, west on Clayton St. and south on MLK Jr. Ave. to west on Washington St. ending at Veterans Memorial Plaza where we will have a short ceremony. color: #0068a2; The parade route included families dining al dente under the cover of front porches on Sheridan Road. Please note that Saturday, September 14, has a $20 gate fee and that Sunday, September 15 is free. Share this event with your friends. Here’s how to give your input. } text-decoration:underline; Powered by RecCentric from Visionary Webworks. Admission Fee Adult Admission: $20.00, COVID-19 UPDATE: Please check for specific openings/closings and cancellations before planning your trip. The parade will step off from Water and Genesee Street and end at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Stay Connected. color: #0068a2; Keller, who has nine children, has a history of more than 50 years as a Waukegan Parks’ dance instructor and volunteer. Waukegan Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival 2019. The 2019 parade theme was “United We Stand” and featured Jan Keller, a lifelong Waukegan resident, who served as parade grand marshal. Drill team members perform during the the Waukegan Park District's annual American Independence Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in downtown Waukegan. Monday, November 11, 2019 Join the City of Waukegan and our partners for Waukegan's Veteran's Day parade and ceremony. : noon-11:30 p.m. City of Waukegan Genesee Street, Water and Sheridan Roads Waukegan, IL 60085 Visit Event Website 2019 American Independence Parade - June 30, 2019 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: More about 2019 American Independence Parade; Touch a Truck at Waukegan Beach - August 2, 2019 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: More about Touch a Truck at Waukegan Beach; 2019 Waukegan Vendor Bridging Fair at the Field House - August 22, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am color: #0068a2; Come one, come all. Waukegan High School Homecoming Parade Saturday, September 28, 2019 Cheer on the Waukegan Bulldog athletic teams and enjoy the colorful parade entries from the different clubs and elementary and middle schools, along with the award-winning JROTC and Bulldog Marching Band! COVID-19 UPDATE: Please check for specific openings/closings and cancellations before planning your trip. Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival Saturday September 14, 2019 - Sunday September 15, 2019 at Sat. “We are so blessed here, we have the most wonderful people,” Keller said about her hometown. Crowns and tiaras were aplenty in the parade.