Go Back To The Future With Romeoville Founder's Day Parade

ROMEOVILLE, IL — This year's Village of Romeoville Founder's Day parade will step off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Newland Avenue and Belmont Drive — and organizers want you to be part of it. This year, the theme of the event is "Back to the Future."

Residents, clubs, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate. Application forms are available online and should be completed as soon as possible, the village said. Confirmations will be emailed to parade entries by Sept. 5.

Awards will be given for the following categories: Best Non-Professional Float, Most Decorated Vehicle, Mayor’s Choice, Best Theme, Best Overall Band, and Judge’s Choice. Entries will be judged on originality and compliance to the chosen theme. Awards will be announced at the Village Board Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

A parade route map can be found here.

Those who live along the parade route are asked not to park on the street between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the day of the parade.

Photo via Village of Romeoville