McHenry Times

Parading For Trump announced it will hold a rally before the Democratic convention, featuring guest speakers, music, and food to support Trump's campaign. The event is intended to mobilize supporters and promote the former president's candidacy.

According to Parading For Trump, on Sunday, Aug. 18th, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a rally will take place at the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, Illinois. The event will feature guest speakers including General Michael Flynn, Charlie Kirk, Roger Stone, Jaco Booyens, Jeremy Roenick, Dr. Tom Deters, and Steve Moore. Attendees can enjoy live music from Thompson Square, Nate Venturelli, and Diva Montell, along with DJ entertainment by Anthony Frank Cassano. The event will be emceed by Gary Rabine and Shaun Thompson and is sponsored by The Rabine Group and Peerless Fence.

Donald Trump first declared his run for president on June 16, 2015, won the presidency on November 8, 2016, and was inaugurated on January 20, 2017. According to the Trump Presidential Library, his administration focused on overhauling the tax code, renegotiating trade deals, enhancing military strength, combating ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), addressing the opioid crisis, improving veterans' healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic management period. It also appointed three Supreme Court justices and worked to reduce prescription drug prices. He is now the Republican nominee in the presidential election of 2024.

Parading For Trump is an initiative organizing parades and political rallies in the Chicago suburbs to show support for former President Donald Trump and his policies. According to its About webpage provided by Parading For Trump events are designed to bring together supporters publicly displaying their backing for Trump through decorated cars flags positive gatherings family-friendly rallies appearances by local national political speakers opportunities participants voice support engage fellow Trump supporters.