Decades long firework show canceled

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) – Multiple streets will be closed for an Urbana event on July 4.

The closures are scheduled to be active from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday for the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade and 5K race. They include the following areas:

  • Florida Avenue from the west City limits (Wright Street extended) to Busey Avenue
  • Lincoln Avenue from Florida Avenue to Green Street
  • Illinois Street from Lincoln Avenue to Goodwin Avenue
  • Gregory Street from Illinois Street to Oregon Street