Annual 4th of July celebration in Zion

The Annual 4th of July celebration in Zion kicked off with music, games, food, and fun for the entire family.  Selena Guerrero, age 3 of Waukegan gets a bit nervous while riding the pony, Ally Nordigian, 13 of Wadsworth, pulling the pony, keeping her calm while in the hot summer sun.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Esai Torres, age 7 of Waukegan, feeds a baby goat in the petting zoo, which had quite a good selection of cute farm animals.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Noah Torres, age 3 of Waukegan, feeding an adolescent cow which became quite fond of his new friend and started following around and licking Noah.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Taylor Shurtleff, age 5 of Zion, takes a break in her climb while re-thinking her path and contemplating on what the next step shall be.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Avery Shogren, age 3 of Winthrop Harbor having a brilliant time on the carousel with her brother Carter, age 5, in the background.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Avery Shogren, age 3 of Wintrop Harbor having a blast on the merry-go-round while wearing a very cute and patriotic American Flag dress.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carter Shogren, age 5 of Wintrop Harbor having a grand time on the merry-go-round, taking a little break from the hot summer sun.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Jonathan Guerrero, age 7 of Waukegan watches as his sister Selena, age 3, plays "Krazy Ball", hoping to win prizes, mother Elizabeth supervises in the background.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dave Rudolf Coffeehouse is one of five bands that will play at the 4th of July celebration.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The band, "Dave Rudolf Coffeehouse" brings some children up onto the stage with shakers to help out with a song.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)