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The Waukegan Park District is accepting applications for the 2024 American Independence Parade, which will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 stepping off at 1pm and traveling north on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. The parade theme is “Star Spangled Celebration” and the Grand Marshal will be Senator Adriane Johnson.
In the Illinois State Senate, Senator Johnson represents the 30th District, which includes Waukegan. As a former President of the Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners, and former Chair of the Illinois Association of Park Districts Board of Trustees, Senator Johnson has been a devoted advocate for parks and recreation.
With thousands of spectators expected along Sheridan Road, businesses and organizations are invited to participate in this community tradition with a parade entry. To participate in the parade, a completed application must be submitted online by Saturday, June 15, 2024. Businesses and non-political organizations can participate for free. Political organizations must pay a $100 fee to participate.
For more information, email parade@waukeganparks.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses and organizations can become sponsors of the parade. For more information, contact Josue Pasillas at jpasillas@waukeganparks.org or (847) 360-4789.
Presenting Partner
Help bring the community together by ensuring that this event is generously supported. You or your business will be recognized in partnership with the Waukegan Park District as a Presenting Partner in making the American Independence Parade a wonderful experience for thousands of Waukegan families and friends.
Founders
Founder recognition includes: If marching, early placement in parade line-up, VIP parking at Bowen Park, VIP parade seating by Review Stand, special verbal recognition from the Review Stand, recognized in news releases listed on a 24”x 36” sponsor board, prominent event day recognition, printed event program, seasonal invitation to recognition dinner.
Revolutionaries
Revolutionaries recognition includes: Prominent event day recognition, printed event program, invitation to recognition dinner.
Continentals
Continental recognition includes: General event day recognition, printed event program, and invitation to recognition dinner.
Minutemen
Minuteman recognition includes: printed event program, and invitation to recognition dinner.