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Independence Day Parade

Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

The 2024 theme is "Planting the Seeds of Happiness." This Fourth of July, we invite you to showcase joyful memories and your organization’s growth: past and future. The community is...

Free

Independence Day Parade

Villa Park VFW Post 2801 39 E. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park, IL, United States

Hosted by the Villa Park VFW Post 2801, join us for this annual Villa Park event! The parade route is approximately 2 miles long. We step off at 10:00 AM,...

Free

4th of July Parade

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

We in Arlington Heights love a parade and take great pride in providing the residents of this community with one of the best parades in the northwest suburbs. Join us...

Free

July 4th Parade

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

The many dimensions of diversity in Oak Park are on display when the annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland...

Free

Fourth of July Parade and Festivities

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

The parade will commence at Sixth and Garfield Street, travel north on Garfield to First Street, then west on First to Grant Street, and finally south on Grant to Sixth...

Civic Season: Independence Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

What actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration for your civic participation. Connect with community-serving...

Free

Independence Day Program

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a day full of indoor and outdoor activities! Enjoy gallery tours, performances, artmaking, family-friendly trivia, games, crafts, a collaborative...

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