Elgin Fourth of July Parade

The parade is over but you can read about it, watch a video and see last years photos below.

UPDATE

City of Elgin video

Courier News video

Courier News article

Daily Hearld article

Flickr photos from 2007

Fourth of July Parade and Concert

Friday, July 4th at 9 am
Starting at the corner of Douglas and Slade and ending at Douglas and Highland. Click here for a map.

We're celebrating the "Red, White and BLUES" Abraham Lincoln style for this year's 4th of July Parade through Downtown Elgin.

The parade is quickly becoming one of the best in the 'burbs! More than 15,000 spectators come out to see the variety of entertainment and decorated floats and to show their community pride!

The parade will feature our Grand Marshall, Tammy Duckworth, Director of the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs, plus a special tribute to our veterans, and much more.

Honest Abe's Rockin' Blues Concert
Elgin's July 4th celebration doesn't end when the last float passes the finish line - it's just getting started! Join us for a free, family-friendly Blues concert in the Civic Center Parking Lot featuring The Blooze Brothers, AC Rock and the Midway Ramblers Cajun Band from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Elgin will be open for business
Plan to get a bite to eat and check out some of our new shops.

Ravenheart Coffee - Try a Boilermaker
176 E. Chicago St.

Elgin Public House - Burgers Mmmm
219 E. Chicago St.

Quizno's Subs - Toasty
59 Douglas Ave.

Villa Verone - That's Italian
13 Douglas Ave.

Al's Cafe & Creamery - Chocolate Malt
43 DuPage Ct.

El Faro - Burrito
9 N. State St.

Camaroncito Loco - Seafood
21 N. State St.

Spanky's Gyros - Cheeseburger Cheeseburger
51 Clock Tower Plaza

Razor's Edge - Social Center
55 Douglas Ave.

Lily Falls Gift Boutique - Perfect Petzzz
10 Douglas Ave.

Use the interactive map to plan your day.

Elgin Puerto Rican Day Parade 2005

Three queens, but who's the driver?

The rain stayed away for the 2005 Elgin Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade started at the U46 Administration building at 355 E. Chicago headed north on Geneva then west on Division to the Civic Center parking lot. After the parade everyone went to the plaza for food and entertainment.


The young ladies competing for Miss Hispanidad gathered for a photo in their colorful Fiesta Salsa shirts. See the Fiesta Salsa blog for more photos.

4th of July Parade Float Contest Winners

Patriotic
1. United Brothers of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 363
2. Sherman Hospital

Community Spirit
1. EFS Bank
2. ABODE

Creative
1. Elgin Theatre Co.
2. Elgin Church of the Nazarene

The Downtown Neighborhood Association and the City of Elgin extend a thank you to all the sponsors, participants, volunteers and spectators.

4th of July Parade Float Contest Winners to be Announced at Council Meeting

Awards will be presented to the winners of the float contest along with recognition of the volunteers and sponsors at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 27th at 7pm. The meeting is being held at the Heritage Ballroom in The Centre.

Thousands of Elgin residents lined up along beautiful Douglas Avenue to enjoy Elgin’s annual 4th of July Parade. More than 125 groups participated. The Downtown Neighborhood Association and the City of Elgin extend a thank you to all the sponsors, participants, volunteers and spectators.

Watch the Elgin 4th of July Parade on Cable

The Elgin 4th of July Parade can be seen on cable channel 17 on Comcast or Wide Open West. The dates and show times are listed below:
Sunday, July 10, at 7 pm
Monday, July 11, at 12 pm
Wednesday, July 13, at 12 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, July 16, at 5 pm
Sunday, July 17, at 7 pm

4th of July Parade Meeting

Monday, March 14, 2005
4th of July Parade Committee Meeting at 6.30pm at the Elgin Police Station.If you are unable to attend, and want to receive more information about volunteering, please email us at dna@elginil.org or call the office at 847-488-1456.