Fireworks, Fourth of July celebrations planned in the Sauk Valley
From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to celebrate the holiday.
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Ottawa Fourth of July celebration to include fireworks, ice cream social
Ottawa Fourth of July celebration to include fireworks, ice cream social
Ottawa Fourth of July celebration to include fireworks, ice cream social
Ottawa will celebrate the Fourth of July on Friday with an ice cream social and a fireworks show at the high school.
AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses tribute bands to perform July 25 in Clinton
The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N’ Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.
More live music takes the stage in Mt. Morris July 4th weekend
The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! performs at the Let Freedom Ring Block Party on July 4; Bagshot Row returns July 5 for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.
Petunia Festival royalty keeps up annual crafts with kids tradition
Petunia Fest was in full bloom Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as royalty met with kids to make crafts at the Dixon library.
Photos: Let Freedom Ring Little Miss & Mister Firecracker
A total of five contestants took part in Let Freedom Ring’s Little Miss and Mister Firecracker contest on the Warren Reckmeyer bandshell on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in downtown Mt. Morris.
Mt. Morris’ Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest kicks off start of Let Freedom Ring festival
Block party, live music and fireworks all set for Friday, July 4.