Jay Lerner Executive Director | Waukegan Park District
Jay Lerner Executive Director | Waukegan Park District
The Waukegan Park District is preparing for the 2025 American Independence Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 29. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., traveling north on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. This year's theme is "Family, Friends and the Fourth," with Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County serving as the Grand Marshal.
Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County is an intergovernmental cooperative entity that provides community recreation for individuals with disabilities at both the Waukegan Park District and the Zion Park District. Their mission focuses on educating citizens to become responsible and productive members of society through recreational activities in a supportive environment. They are celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary on July 1, 2025.
The event is expected to draw thousands of spectators along Sheridan Road. Businesses and organizations interested in participating can submit a completed application online by June 1, 2025. Participation is free for businesses and non-political organizations, while political organizations must pay a $100 fee. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. For more information, inquiries can be sent to parade@waukeganparks.org.
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