Addison Bicentennial Bash celebrates Illinois' 200th birthday
It's been a decade since Addison last held a villagewide parade, so perhaps town leaders were just waiting for a special occasion.
It came Sunday when Addison and the Medinah Shriners teamed up to host the Bicentennial Bash to celebrate Illinois' 200th birthday.
The parade featured 25 Shriners entries, including flying carpets, clowns, motor corps, big wheels and Highlanders, along with fire, police and military representatives, local and state dignitaries and participants from community schools and other organizations.
After the parade, community members gathered at the Village Green and Historical Museum grounds for a party featuring food, live music and historical re-enactment.
The festivities were capped by a nighttime fireworks display.
The Addison Trail High School band performs Sunday during the Bicentennial Bash parade in Addison. The Bicentennial Bash was held to celebrate Illinois' 200th birthday.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Avery Hect, right, and Rose Dickens, both five-years-old from the Addison Park District Baton Team, dance their way down West Army Trail Road on Sunday during the Bicentennial Bash in Addison.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.