#TBT Fourth of July celebrations in Champaign-Urbana

Children's Parade, July 4, 1969, Champaign, IL

The kids in southwest Champaign were not to be outdone on the Fourth. They decorated bikes, wagons, tricycles, and themselves and had their own parade near James and Charles streets. July 4, 1969. 

Marching band, July 4, 1977, Urbana, IL

This study in contrasts was part of the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade, July 4, 1977.  

Library Float, July 4, 1979

The Urbana Free Library's entry in the 1979 Fourth of July parade.  We won third place in the themed float division!

Fireworks, July 4, 1978, Champaign, IL

The traditional Fourth of July fireworks display, Memorial Stadium on the University of Illinois campus, July 4, 1978.

Want to Gussy Up Your Bike for Independence Day -- Librarians will be on hand at the Market this July 4th to help you celebrate in style.

Happy Fourth Everyone!  

- Sherrie, Archives Librarian