Parades, festivals and fireworks
Aurora/North AuroraAurora/North Aurora Fireworks: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road. Friday, July 2 on the property bounded by Edgelawn Drive, Sullivan, Randall and Indian Trail roads. Kids' activities at 6 p.m., concert at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call (630) 844-4732 or visit aurora-il.org.BataviaBatavia Fourth of July Sky Concert: Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets. Park opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 with food vendors and a 7 p.m. concert by a local band. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Call (630) 454-2000.BurlingtonBurlington Fourth of July Celebration: Burlington Township Park. Friday, July 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Food, live music and a veterans tribute at 9 p.m. before the fireworks. Rain date is Friday, July 9. Admission is free. Call (847) 683-2237.CarySummer Celebration: Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road. Saturday, July 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. Food, live music and fireworks at dusk. Rain date for fireworks is Monday, July 5. Admission is free. Parking, $5 on grass, $10 on pavement. Call (847) 639-6100.Crystal LakeLakeside Festival: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road. Today and Friday, July 1-2, from 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, from noon to 11 p.m.; Monday, July 5 from noon to 10 p.m. Carnival, food vendors, music, beer and wine garden. Parade at 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk on Monday, July 5. Admission $2-4, free for children 12 and younger and military personnel with ID. Call (815) 455-8000 or visit lakesidelegacy.org.Crystal Lake Fireworks: Main Beach, Lake Shore Drive. Fireworks at dusk on Monday, July 5. Nonresident parking, $5. Visit clchamber.com or crystallakeparks.org.ElginThe City of Elgin's 2010 Fourth of July Parade, "Summer in the City!": Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m. Steps off at Slade and Douglas avenues and ends at Highland and Douglas avenues. Spectators and participants are encouraged to bring canned goods and nonperishable food items to be donated to the Salvation Army in Downtown Elgin. Call (847) 488-1456.Fox River GroveFox River Grove Fourth of July Celebration: Picnic Grove Park, 598 Birch Lane. Begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. Food, drink and music will be available. Fireworks at dusk. No water show this year. Free admission, but parking is only available at train station. Shuttle service available to and from station. Call (847) 639-3170.HuntleyHuntley Fireworks: Prime Outlets, I-90 and Route 47. Fireworks at dusk on Sunday, July 4. Admission is free. Call (847) 669-9600 or visit primeoutlets.com.Pingree GrovePingree Grove Fireworks Celebration: Cambridge Lakes, routes 72 and 47 by the baseball fields. Friday, July 2 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Music, children's games, food and drink. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, but $5-6 for all-day access to two Titanic slides. Call (847) 464-4063.St. CharlesSt. Charles Fireworks: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue. Sunday, July 4. Concert from 6-9:15 p.m. Concessions available. Fireworks begin at dusk off Boy Scout Island. In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled for the next suitable evening. Free. For information, visit st-charlesparks.org or call (630) 513-6200.Sleepy HollowSleepy Hollow Fourth of July Celebration: Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane. Sunday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Festivities begin with Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m., followed by Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby at Lake Sharon from 9 to 11 a.m. The Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade begins at noon in the pool's parking lot. Games, booths, pony rides and entertainment open at 11:30 a.m. Main raffle drawing, 3 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Admission, $5 donation to fireworks. Rain date Monday, July 5. Call (847) 574-8116 or visit shsc-il.org or sleepy-hollow.il.us.South ElginIndependence Day Parade: Sunday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Steps off at the corner of West Spring Street and Wedgewood Drive and ends at the Lions Club. The parade includes police cars, fire trucks, marching bands, floats, patriotic music, Scouts, and groups of neighbors. Call (847) 742-5780 or visit southelgin.com.Sugar GroveFourth of July Parade: Sunday, July 4 at 1 p.m. Steps off at John Shields Elementary School, 85 Main Street. Everyone is invited to march, walk, ride or stroll in the parade. Decorate your bikes, wheel chairs, strollers and wagons. Call (630) 466-4507.WoodstockWoodstock Fireworks: Emricson Park, off Route 14. Fireworks at dusk on Sunday, July 4. Admission is free. Visit woodstockil.gov.Yorkville55th annual Fourth of July Celebration: Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bristol Kendall Fire Department's annual Fourth of July celebration begins with the parade at 9 a.m. at Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Road. After the parade, head to Town Square Park, Route 47 and Main Street, for a morning of games, food, music and activities. Admission is free. Call (630) 553-6186. <div class="infoBox"><h1>More Coverage</h1><div class="infoBoxContent"><div class="infoArea"><h2>Stories</h2><ul class="links"><li><a href="/story/?id=390861">Economy takes toll on weekend celebrations<span class="date">[07/01/10]</span></a></li><li><a href="/story/?id=390860">Police warn of a 'zero-tolerance' policy this weekend<span class="date">[07/01/10]</span></a></li></ul></div></div></div>