Champaign County
Freedom Celebration

RETURNING THIS YEAR!
5K Race/Walk and Youth Run

Dust off your running shoes and kick off your 4th of July by registering for our 5K Race/Walk. We offer fun for all ages as you run, walk, or roll through the streets of Champaign-Urbana. Don’t forget our Youth Run for the little ones to join the fun, too.

For more information and to register, click here!

RETURNING THIS YEAR!
Parade

In Partnership with Champaign Urbana Jaycees 

Join the Champaign County Freedom Celebration and the Champaign Urbana Jaycees as we present our communities finest as they share their 4th of July spirit. Enjoy the Parade as it makes its way through the streets of Champaign-Urbana or show off your own spirit by registering a parade entry. Don’t miss the fun, floats, trucks, history, music, and laughs as Champaign County displays this year’s Renewing the Spirit of America celebration.

Register Here!

Fireworks 

Complete your 4th of July celebrations with us as we light up the skies with a spectacular fireworks display centered near the University of Illinois State Farm Center.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this family-friendly event. Wash stations and portable restrooms will be available within the viewing area.