Join us after the downtown parade on the grounds of the Tanner House Museum — corner of Oak & Cedar.
Tour the historic 1857 Tanner house.
Enjoy activities for young and old.
Noon to 3:00.

Schedule

Noon - 3:00pm -
Petting Zoo
Balloon Sculpture by the Windy City Wizard
Tours of House
Crafts for kids
Food and Drink available at nominal prices.
 
1:00pm - Ringing of bells by children in attendance.
To commemorate the original ringing of the Liberty Bell in 1776, children ring the two historic bells on site — the Center School Bell (1869) and Aurora’s Liberty Bell (1918).
 
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Horsedrawn wagon rides in the neighborhood
 
1:30pm - 2:15pm - Truly Remarkable Loon comic juggler
 
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Games, pie eating contest
 

Event Sponsors

     Alderman Juany Garza and the 2nd Ward Committee

Alderman Mike Saville and the 6th Ward Committee
Wagon Ride Sponsor

Alderman Stephanie Kifowit and the 3rd Ward Committee
Petting Zoo Sponsor

Alderman Abby Schuler and the 1st Ward Committee

Goods & Services

American Ice Company
City of Aurora Parks Department
Oberweis Dairy
Reuland Food Service