Illinois Valley

Manlius Fun Day to Feature Full Day of Events on Saturday, Aug. 2

Parade, softball, live music and fireworks to cap off a full day of fun starting

There’s a full lineup of fun planned for the 2025 Manlius Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Lineup starts at 10 a.m. for the Manlius Fun Day Parade, with the parade to start at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Joe Hunt at 815-213-4877.

The softball tournament kicks off the day at 8 a.m. with historic bank tours at 10 a.m.

Following the parade, there will be an ice cream social and Kiddie Pedal Pull at noon, kids water inflatables and rollerbolle at 1 p.m., a petting zoo at 2 p.m. and a bags tournament at 4:30 p.m.

King Jeremy will perform at 8 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals magazine. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame (Media) and a 2023 inductee into the Illinois Valley Hall of Fame as "Distinguished Media"