Annual July 4th Parade to step off at 10 a.m.

June 7, 2011 - The many dimensions of diversity in Oak Park will be on display when the annual July 4th parade steps off at 10 a.m., Mon., July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street. The parade will march north on Ridgeland to Augusta Street, turning east to disperse near Whittier Elementary School at Harvey Avenue. Among the entries scheduled to march are social and special interest groups, community groups, athletic teams, politicians, businesses and service organizations, children’s groups, animal lovers with their pets and musical groups. The annual fireworks display is scheduled to begin at dusk in the football stadium of Oak Park and River Forest High School, near East Avenue and Lake Street. For more information on the parade, call 708.358.5407 or e-mail community@oak-park.us.