Summer is going fast! It is hard to believe that it is almost the 4th of July. The North Shore area has some of the best Independence Day celebrations in the country. Below are some of the exciting events that you and your family can enjoy. Have a safe and fun holiday!

 

City of Chicago's Fourth of July Fireworks
Location:  From Foster to Montrose
Lawrence & Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
Cost:  Free
Time:  9:00 p.m.  (15 minutes long)
Info:  Fireworks can be viewed on the North Side from Foster to Montrose.  Display will occur up and down Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront.
 
 
Evanston Fireworks
Location:  Clark Street Beach; 400-499 Clark Street, Evanston, IL
Cost:  Free
2:00 p.m.:  Parade from Central Park Avenue East on Central Street to Ashland Avenue
7:30 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.:  Palatine Concert Band will play patriotic music
9:15 p.m.:  Fireworks
 
 
Glencoe Fireworks/Festival -- Glencoe Park District
999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL
Location:  Lakefront Park
8:00 a.m.:    2 mile fun run from Train Station
10:00 a.m.:  All-Media Art Fair on Village Green
10:00 a.m.:  Family games at Kalk Park
2:00 p.m.:    Parade
6:00 p.m.:    Park & Ride from Village parking lot & train station
6:30 p.m.:    BBQ meal at the beach
6:30 p.m.:    Children's entertainment by Magician Jeff Bibik
7:00 p.m.:    Music
9:00 p.m.:    Fireworks on the beach
 
 
Skokie Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Festival
12:00 noon:  Parade (bands, drill teams, clowns, tumblers, live animals, vintage autos & more).  Runs north from Oakton Community College on Lincoln Avenue to Oakton Street, then east from downtown to Oakton Park.
5:00 p.m.:  Festival at Niles West High School.  Features food, drinks and live bands until dusk.
Dusk:  3-D fireworks.  The first 10,000 people get a free pair of 3-D glasses.  Location - Niles West High School

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