Independence Day Celebration and Parade
Friday, July 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Festivities begin at 5:30PM on July 3 at Graf Park with kids activities, concessions and DJ entertainment. The fireworks and drone show will begin at approximately 9pm or dusk. On July 4, join us in downtown Wheaton for the annual parade. The parade kicks off at 10am and features floats from local businesses and organizations.
Please note that this year’s event will look a little different due to ongoing construction at Monroe Middle School located on Manchester Road. To help everyone arrive safely and enjoy the evening, there will be updated parking areas, traffic patterns and pedestrian walking routes.
The detailed event map includes:
Designated parking locations
Updated vehicle traffic patterns
Accessible parking information
Pedestrian walking routes and entry points
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.




