Community members in Stewardson can enjoy an Independence Day celebration in their hometown as part of a full day of festivities.  The action takes place on Sunday, June 28, and it’s organized in part by the Community Organization Working for Stewardson (COWS).  Shauna Curry, a member of COWS, says the day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a church service and a catered dinner, followed by a greased pig contest.

Later the festivities move towards the business-heavy part of the village for what organizers are calling an “inflati-bull” race.

A lighted parade takes place in the evening, similar to what the village hosts in the winter.  This year’s parade also will contain some new elements as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence.

The fireworks, of course, round out the event schedule at night.  The village and the fire department also help run the event and provide some of the activities. 

More information is available on the village’s Facebook page.

Shauna Curry appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.