Fall Festival organizers excited about adding groups

DANVILLE – The Danville Recreation Department has a little help from some new participants for its annual Vermilion River Fall Festival, which begins Friday.

"New groups, like the American Cancer Society and the Downtown Danville Rotary are joining in with activities that will draw more people to the festival," said Cindy Parson, recreation manager.

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