The Labor Day weekend is full of local events. The National Sweetcorn Festival is underway and will run through Monday at McFerren Park in Hoopeston.
The annual event will feature carnival rides, vendors, music, flea market, and a car show. On Saturday, the Grand Parade will start at 10:30 a.m.
The Demolition Derby and National Sweetheart Pageants also will be Saturday. The city of Hoopeston will also set off fireworks around 9 p.m. Saturday at the youth soccer fields.
Westville is in the midst of celebrating its Sesquicentennial. There are events going on around town including amusements and rides at Zamberletti Park. There will be a concert at the park on Saturday and fireworks on Sunday. The 112th Annual Westville Labor Day Parade – sponsored by the Westville Lions Club – begins at 11:30 Monday morning on Illinois route one.
Danville’s annual Labor Day parade will step off at 9 a.m. Monday. The parade route will start at the corner of Williams and Vermilion going South to end at the corner of Main and Vermilion.
Both parades will feature bands, performers, floats, trucks and more.
