IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

07/24/2025
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Locations & Parking Info
Main Lecture Series Schedule

  • 4-Hr Pre-Conference Workshop
    “Stronger Together: Building Resilience as First Responders” at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum
    Time: 1300-1700
    -Add this to your registration by emailing: firemanshipconference@gmail.com

    Pre-Conference Social Night at Two Brothers Roundhouse (Aurora, IL)
    Time: 1800-2000
    -Early registration on-site!
    -Rustic eatery serving signature beers & modern pub grub in a storied railroad roundhouse.

  • Day 1 of the Main Lecture Series at the Paramount Theatre!
    Time: 0800-1800
    -Schedule HERE

    Registration / March-In Directions
    - Registration starts at 0630 on Water Street (0.1 miles SE of the theatre, between E. Galena Blvd. and E. Downer Pl. (this is a foot-traffic only street)
    -Honor Guard / Pipes & Drums will be leading the pack into the theatre at approximately 0745.
    -See graphic HERE
    (Inclement weather - registration will be inside the theatre starting at 0700)

    *If you are a late comer, don’t worry! Someone will be in the lobby all 3 days of the Main Lecture Series to check you in.

    Lunch - Food Trucks
    (Student self-pay)
    -Strawberries BBQ
    -Spoon Burger
    -Culinary Gangster
    -Billy Bricks Pizza
    -Reulands

    Monday Social Night
    Ballydoyle Irish Pub (Aurora, IL)
    Time: 1800-2000
    -Cozy pub for Irish & American bites

  • Day 2 of the Main Lecture Series at the Paramount Theatre!
    Time: 0800-1800
    -Schedule HERE

    Registration inside the lobby, starting at 0730.

    Lunch - Food Trucks
    (Student self-pay)
    -Strawberries BBQ
    -Spoon Burger
    -Culinary Gangster
    -Billy Bricks Pizza
    -Reulands

    Tuesday Social Night
    Stolp Ave Block Party (Aurora, IL)
    Time: 1800-2000
    -Food & beer trucks
    -Pumper Pull

  • Day 3 of the Main Lecture Series at the Paramount Theatre!
    Time: 0800-1800
    -Schedule HERE

    Registration inside the lobby, starting at 0730.

    Lunch - Food Trucks
    (Student self-pay)
    -Strawberries BBQ
    -Spoon Burger
    -Culinary Gangster
    -Billy Bricks Pizza
    -Reulands

    Wednesday Social Night
    Wilder Park (Aurora, IL)
    Time: 1800-2000
    -Food & beer trucks
    -Auction

  • Registration on HOT/workshop sites, starting at 0700.

    Thursday Social Night
    Ballydoyle Irish Pub
    Time: 1800-2000

  • Registration on HOT/workshop sites, starting at 0700.

    Thursday Social Night
    Two Brothers Roundhouse
    Time: 1800-2000

  • If you pre-ordered raffle tickets with your original registration, they will be available for you to pick-up during the Main Lecture Series. Raffle tickets can only be picked up / redeemed on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday at the Paramount Theatre.

Please be advised that all payments made for conference registration and any additional payments are non-refundable. By completing your payment, you acknowledge and agree that your contribution is considered a donation to support the event and its associated activities.

Funds received will be used exclusively for the benefit of the conference, including but not limited to event organization, class logistics, speaker fees, venue costs, tuition assistance, and other associated expenses. We appreciate your understanding and support!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at firemanshipconference@gmail.com.