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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 what makes our parade so special, with representation from organizations all throughout Des Plaines. This beloved tradition includes community floats, live music and strolling entertainment....
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, so make sure to grab your spot! This year’s theme is “One Flag, One Nation." For information on more events like this, check out...
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 as we celebrate “The 47th Festival of Family Fun". The parade steps off from Dunton & Oakton, travels South on Dunton to Miner, and then...
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 Avenue and Adams Street. The parade marches north on Ridgeland to Augusta Street, turning east to disperse near Whittier Elementary School at Harvey Avenue. Head...
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 Street, where the Parade will disperse. This event features an outstanding collection of arts and crafts, all of which are handmade, as well as family...
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 organizations, learn about the civic superheroes of our past, and explore your creativity during multiple art workshops. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois...
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 mural, opportunities to connect with civics-focused organizations in Chicago, and more. Rather than a traditional formal program on the plaza, our festivities will give visitors...
10:00am Parade Start. Party in the Park 12:30-2:30pm Redmonds, 3:30-5:30pm Whiskeyfist Bring your chairs, and family out to Kiwanis Park to watch these two great bands. Drink and food will be available for purchase. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.
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