Planning your trip to Galena? On Sunday, July 4, there will be food vendors in front of the Old Post Office downtown Galena, beginning at 5 p.m. Also at Green Street Plaza, there will be live music.

Fireworks begin at dusk on the Galena riverfront. People usually have their spots staked out in the afternoon. A few even have blankets out that morning. Ah. Galena.

The parade will likely return in 2022, as the Main Street has been converted to allow for dining, which is awesome and you should check it out. Seriously, with all the pandemic cancellations from last year, we’re just happy to have the events we have. Please visit the shops and restaurants downtown.