VILLAGE OF
HINSDALE
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
"Let Freedom Ring"
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Independence Day Parade will commence
at Sixth and Garfield Streets, travels north on Garfield to First Street, West
on First to Grant Street and south on Grant to Sixth Street where the Parade will
disperse.
Independence Day Celebration Timetable
9:00 -
9:30 am: Registration and parade assembly for all participants
10:00 am: Parade
steps off
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Arts and Craft Fair at Burlington Park
- Noon - 3:00 pm: Family Festival - West side of Washington St
- ~ Concessions
- ~ Moon Bounce
- ~ Petting Zoo
- ~ Games
- ~ Face painting
- ~
Pony rides
- ~ Inflatable attractions for children
Rotary Club of
Hinsdale turtle races will be featured immediately following the parade.
The
West Suburban Concert Band will be featured at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will
be available and admission is FREE. Games and entertainment are available for
the entire family!
In the interest of the safety of our children, and
to prevent distractions of parade viewing, throwing of candy from parade participants
and the crowd during the parade is prohibited. The use of any squirt guns or "super
soakers" will also be prohibited. Solicitation of donations of any kind during
the parade is strictly prohibited.
PARADE INFORMATION In an
effort to enhance the community's enjoyment of the Fourth of July Parade, we ask
that all those watching the parade follow these few simple requests: 1.
Use of water hoses, squirt guns or super soakers is not permitted during the parade.
Please do not spray the people and vehicles in the parade with water or anything
else. 2. Parade participants who are distributing candy and other
items during the parade must do so by walking along the curb line - no candy is
to be thrown from vehicles. 3. All participants must be pre-registered
to participate. Registration deadline was Friday, June 19. No entries will be
accepted the morning of the parade. 4. Garfield Street (between Hinsdale
Ave & 55th Street) will close at 9:00 am. Participants in the Parade can be
dropped off on either Washington or Park Street.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT THE HINSDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 789-7090
Forms:
Preliminary Guildelines for Participants Donation
information
Remember:
Fireworks are prohibited in the Village of Hinsdale according to Title
8, Chapter 4, Section 1 of the Hinsdale Village
Code. (View
the ordinance now) Looking
for information on how to display the American flag? Visit the home page of the
United
States Code. | 
