The Champaign County Freedom Celebration (CCFC) is canceled for 2020.
This year’s event would have included a parade, 5k race and fireworks.
The CCFC board wrote that the decision was made after the University of Illinois announced they, too, were canceling summer events.
“The Champaign County Freedom Celebration started in 1949, and could not happen without the support of our community, including the University of Illinois, City of Urbana, City of Champaign, all local police departments, fire departments, public works, corporate sponsors, and support from citizens like you,” the board wrote in a press release. “As our country goes through this unprecedented crisis, we know that everyone looks forward to gathering together to celebrate our great nation.”
The next Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be held on July 4, 2021.
