Independence Day 2023

1:30 – 3:30 PM – KIDS FROTHY, FOAMY, FUN – Near Griggs Place. Jump into a foam bath from an East Aurora Fire Truck. Bathing suits and goggles recommended. Hose rinse the “Safe Soap” off when finished.
Visit the Hydration Station for $1.00 Freeze Pops!

1:30 – 3:30 PM – WNY Trackless Train – Near S. Grove. All aboard! Come take a ride on The Trackless Train.
For $3 you can go for a ride around the park. A portion of the proceeds will help with the Independence Day Celebration entertainment.

6:30 – 7:00 PM – INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
GRAND MARSHALS- HANK DURSKI SR., JIM & DON BACH

PARADE begins at Main & Riley. It proceeds down Main Street, left on South Grove
to Hamlin Park. All are welcome to participate! Registration forms available at www.aurorarec.com

• KIDS PARADE ON WHEELS – for kids under “5” and over “10” and all ages in between!
Sponsored by Vidler’s. Children who participate in the parade will receive a $1.00 gift certificate to Vidler’s at Hamlin Park after the parade. Meet in village free parking off Riley Street. Children age 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Decorate bikes, strollers, buggies, skateboards, wheelchairs, roller blades, anything that rolls!

• EAST AURORA BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL LEAGUE, AURORA ARSENAL,
EAST, EA LITTLE LOOP, EA HOCKEY, EA LACROSSE- wear your uniforms!

• POLITICIANS/ BUSINESSES/FLOATS/CARS – Meet on Riley Street

CONCERT & STAGE SHOW
8:00-9:00 Up Entertainment -Rotary Bandstand Nels Ross Cremean presents a "Knock Your socks Off", "Laugh until It Hurts" variety theater show.
8:00-10:00 "Yank the Cover" - Baseball Outfield Celebrate Independence Day by listening to the sounds of "Yank the Cover"!

FIREWORKS 10:00 PM HAMLIN PARK

**THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE, FAMILY EVENT!!