History on the 4TH

Aurora’s God and Country Independence Day event at Gabbard Riverfront Park featured numerous vendor and informational booths, craft making (drums and flutes) for children, a Revolutionary War-era character re-enactment and finally a concert before the 10 p.m. fuse was lit for the annual firework display. Aurora Mayor Mark Drury and wife Margaret speak before the town’s annual firework display. Drury, along with several other presenters, gave the audience a history lesson regarding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. MATT POPOVICH/THE REGISTER