Fourth of July Parades photo gallery

North Riverside celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual parade last week – which featured a star turn by Doofus the Camel, who was a hit with the crowd that lined the parade route and the party in the park afterward. Doofus generally stayed on course, except for a brief off-track saunter near 8th Avenue. | Submitted

A child holds her hands over her ears to block out the sirens on July 4, during the Riverside 4th Of July Parade in Riverside. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

IL Democratic gov. nominee J.B. Pritzker greets attendees on July 4, during the Riverside 4th Of July Parade on Longcommon Road in Riverside. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Scouts from Riverside Troop/Pack 24 march in Riverside’s parade. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Riverside parade grand marshal Frank Gangware tosses candy to the crowd lining the route. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

kids grab a frozen treat from a participant in the Riverside parade to beat the 90-degree heat. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Brookfield parade grand marshal C.P. Hall waves to the crowd. | James Perry/Contributor

92-year-old Mary Phillips rode in a horse-drawn carriage to mark Brookfield’s 125th birthday. | James Perry/Contributor

Brookfield’s 1924 Ahrens-Fox fire engine, courtesy of head mechanic Roman Swierczynski (at the wheel), who was joined by retired firefighter Ed Bermann. | James Perry/Contributor

The Stock Yard Kilty Band, a crowd favorite, was a highlight of the Brookfield July 4 parade last week. For more photos from parades in Brookfield and Riverside. | James Perry/Contributor