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Community Fireworks
Community fireworks will be on Sunday, June 29, at Oakton College in Des Plaines. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to celebrate the holiday! Dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends before the fireworks show illuminates the sky.
Admission is free.
This event is weather dependent and updates will be communicated through our Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofdesplaines.
No alcohol is permitted on Oakton property. Bringing pets to this event is strongly discouraged.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show beings at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). Entry to Oakton College will be off on Golf Rd. only. There is no parking allowed in the lanes of, grassy areas, or unpaved areas on College or Circle Drives. ADA parking is available in Lot A. Please have your parking placard available to show the parking attendants upon arrival.
Food truck items and glow products will be available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring in food and non-alcoholic drinks from home, however any food brought in should be ready to eat. Cooking food on-site will not be permitted. Check back soon for information on attending food trucks and menu offerings!
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.
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