Aurora to host children’s festival

Submitted by Celebrate Our Children Festival

The 19th annual Celebrate Our Children Festival will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Aurora’s McCarty Park, East Galena Boulevard at Fourth Street.

The event will feature free entertainment, music, food, clowns and games.

Main attractions include The Merry Heart Clowns, children’s singer/songwriter Mr. Nicky, First Presbyterian Church Youth and Interpretive Dance Team, Sanctual Church Puppet Team, mime Pastor Vanessa, actress Betsy Chesney, ballerina Amber Lempesis and Amigos: Book Reading.

Appearing on the park lawn will be Ozzie the Kane County Cougar mascot. Free popcorn and snacks will be available. Additional food and beverages can be purchased during the festival to support local ministries. A pony riding ring and a special petting zoo is planned, along with giant inflatables.

For details, visit www.gospel-net.com/celebrate/.