July 3:
Independence Day Celebration
Bloom High School Grounds
101 West 10th Street, Chicago Heights
708-755-3036
Special Performance by the Walk Ins. Fun for the entire family. Pre-Fireworks show 7PM; Fireworks show at dusk.
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
Duffy Park, 95th & Pulaski, Evergreen Park
708-229-3373
Come celebrate and honor our Country! Parade starts at 6:30PM. The parade route is from 95th and Pulaski Avenue to 91st Street where the parade will disband. Once again, a spectacular fireworks display will take place at Martin B. Duffy Memorial Park. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Balcony Event
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights
708-361-1873
Tinley Park Arts Alive! Concert Band, Delicious Food & Beverages, Campfire, Games & Silent Auction Fireworks at Dusk. 7PM
July 3 - 4:
Liberty Family Fun Run and Walk & Fireworks
Centennial Park, 153rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park
708-403-7275
July 3rd Liberty Family Fun Run and Walk is a chip-timed two mile fun run, and one mile fun walk starting at 7PM. On July 4th celebrate with a Final Say concert from 7:15-9:15PM, with a presentation of colors at 9:15PM followed by fireworks.
July 3 - 6:
Beecher 4th of July Celebration
Firemen's Park, 673 Penfield Street, Beecher
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo. Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone - bring the entire family!
July 3: 6PM-12AM, July 4: 12PM-12AM, July 5: 6PM-12AM, July 6: 12PM-12AM
July 3 - 7:
Oak Fest
159th & Central Avenue, Oak Forest 
630-405-9162
Returning are the ever growing Car & Bike Show and 5K Liberty Run. Come out early on July 4th to grab a spot for the always Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza at dusk, brought to you by Mad Bomber Fireworks. July 3: 6PM-12AM, July 4: 3PM-12AM, July 5: 6PM-12AM, July 6: 12PM-12AM, July 7: 11AM-10PM
July 4:
4th of July Specials at the Holiday Star Theater
The Holiday Star Theatre, 340 Main Street, Park Forest
708-283-9098
The Holiday Star will be celebrating our nation's birthday. We will have $1 hotdogs. Also, enjoy a free movie and small popcorn, if you paint your face like a flag. Also you can get a free small popcorn if you wear your patriotic colors of red, white and blue. Check website or call for movie times.
Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland
708-339-8493
This is a day filled with activities for all age groups!
10AM-10PM
Dolton 4th of July Community Celebration
Dolton Main Park, 14700 Evers Avenue, Dolton
708-201-3375
Cook-Outs, Line Dancing, Steppers' DJ Lamont Watts, Live Blues Performers, Kids' Games, Magician, Teen Open-Mic Showcase, Prizes, Senior's Bingo and more. Starting at 11AM
4th of July Parade
95th Street between 51st Avenue & 55th Court, Oak Lawn
708-636-4400
July 4th is a great day to be in Oak Lawn! The 4th of July parade brings the community together and it is truly a family event. 10AM
Run for Freedom & Family Fun Fest
Lion's Club Pool Parking Lot, 1041 Ridge Road, Homewood
708-957-0300. Run starts at 8AM. Family Fun Fest
Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 West Ridge Road, Homewood
708-957-0300 Independence Day parade, games, activities, music and more from the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. 11AM parade step-off.
4th of July: Parade, Fireworks and Concert
Village Green, Cunningham & Main Streets, Park Forest
708-283-5621
Round up the whole family and celebrate 4th of July in Park Forest! Schedule is as follows: 6PM - The July 4th Parade kicks off from North Orchard near the Aqua Center. 7-9:15PM - FREE concert by BBI on the main stage on the Village Green (Main St. and Cunningham Dr.). 9:15PM - After the concert turn your chairs around and enjoy the 30 minute fireworks display. Fireworks will be launched from Central Park.
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