July 4th celebrations are back on the calendar this year after a year's absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Area communities with planned events include those in Iroquois, Ford, Kankakee and Vermilion counties.  Cities/Towns hosting events are Watseka, Donovan, Iroquois, Cissna Park, Paxton, Kankakee, Manteno, Aroma Park.

Watseka  >  Fireworks Friday night at Dusk.  Saturday offers Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at St. Edmunds Catholic Church 7-10 am.  Parade at 10 am sponsorfed by the City of Watseka and Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce.  Old Courthouse Cook-Out at the Red Barn 12 - 3 pm, sponsored by Iroquois County Historical Society.  Scavenger Hunt and Street Dance, spnsored by the Watseka Family Festival and Elk's Club.

Donovan  >  American Legion Post #633 welcomes public to a Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Breakfast 7 - 11 am at the Donovan Park.  Donations accepted.

Iroquois >  Patriotic Church Service at Dunning Park 10 am on July 4, sponsored by United Methodist Churches.

Manteno >  July 3 Fireworks Show at Sportsmen's Club.  Southiside Social Club also performs on the Patio.

Aroma Park >  Boat Club hosts Cheeseburgers & Fireworks Friday, July 2.

Kankakee >  KCC grounds welcomes public to Live Music and Fieworks Show, $20 per carload.

Paxton >  Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, 37th annual event at Pells Park.  Activities all day with Fireworks at 9 pm, sponsored by City of Paxton.

Cissna Park >  Fireworks at Kellart Lake.

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