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Heartland Bank & Trust Independence Day 5K Run/Walk

Nichols Park 110 Holkenbrink Drive, Jacksonville

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a dash through nature! The annual Independence Day run at Nichols Park is back on July 4 at 7:30 AM. The event sponsored by Heartland Bank will be a 5K run, walk and fun run from Nichols Park through Jacksonville and South Jacksonville and back. The 5K run and walk starts at 7:30 AM, and […]

Fourth of July Parade

Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville

Celebrate 250 years of Independence at the 4th of July Parade, “Celebrating Freedom, Service, and Impact”! The parade steps off at 10:00 AM at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, down West State Street and around Central Park. To be a part of the parade line-up, entry forms must be submitted by June 26 at 5:00 PM. Register at 4th of July […]

American Legion Flag Raising and BBQ

American Legion Post 279 903 West Superior Avenue, Jacksonville

Join the American Legion Post 279 this 4th of July to celebrate 250 years of Independence with a Flag Raising and BBQ!Doors open at 11:00 AM with the Flag raising ceremony at the flagpole at Noon.Free hamburgers, porky burgers, brats and hot dogs will be available while they last following the ceremony.