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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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

Included in general admission

4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

Brookfield Parade Grand Blvd and Garfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

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.

Free

LibertyFest

Redmond Park 545 John St, Bensenville, IL, United States

The Village of Bensenville presents the July 4th LibertyFest! Come celebrate Independence Day! This celebration of America’s birthday is full of family fun and great times for everyone.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Free
Event Series Frontier Days

Frontier Days

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

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us to hear amazing music to rock you through the night. Our performers on our Main and Frontier Stages won’t disappoint.   For information on more...

Free

Hamilton’s Artillery Reenactment

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Celebrate Independence Day at Cantigny with our patriotic friends from North West Territory Alliance. The living history actors of NWTA have produced the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny for over 30 years. On the Fourth, Hamilton’s New York Provincial Company of Artillery — a division of NWTA and a nonprofit historical education organization — will...

Included in general admission

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