Be part of Elgin's Fourth of July Parade

Registration is now open for the City of Elgin's Fourth of July Parade.

Participants can register at cityofelgin.org/july4.

In conjunction with the Gail Borden Library's "Dinosaur Giants: an Exhibit from the Sereno Fossil Lab," this year's parade theme is "Prehistoric Creatures."

Participants are encouraged to decorate floats or wear costumes resembling prehistoric dinosaurs, birds and reptiles. The entry fees are $25 per nonprofit or $100 per business.

The parade on Tuesday, July 4, begins at the intersection of Slade Street and Douglas Avenue.

The day kicks off with a "Pooch Parade" at 8:40 a.m., followed by the national anthem at 9 a.m.

From the Slade and Douglas intersection, the route continues south on Douglas Avenue through the heart of downtown to Highland Avenue.

Many downtown streets will close at various times to vehicular traffic over the holiday weekend to allow for a safe and enjoyable experience as the community celebrates Independence Day. There will be no parking on the parade route/staging area starting at 6 a.m.

For questions, email specialevents@cityofelgin.org or call Barb Keselica at (847) 531-7056.