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By Blake Haas
PONTIAC – The University of Illinois Marching Illini are set to wow fans as the featured entertainment for this year’s Threshermen’s Parade in Pontiac.
The 404-student-strong marching band is performing during the parade on Sunday, Sept. 4, and then performing with the Pontiac Township High School for a halftime show.
The unique, one-time-only event begins at 4:30 p.m. on PTHS Williamson Field.
The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Threshermen’s Parade kicks off Sept. 4 at 1:15 and will head N. on Mill St., east on Madison St. The parade then continues N. on Main St. until the conclusion of the parade.
The parade and halftime performance is free and open to the public.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].