Wheeling hosting parade, concert June 23 to celebrate 125th birthday

To celebrate the village's 125h anniversary this year, Wheeling will be hosting an anniversary parade and concert at Heritage Park on Sunday, June 23.

The parade will be focused solely on celebrating Wheeling and its stakeholders, and is not affiliated with any Independence Day celebrations.

The parade will begin at 4 p.m. and run eastbound on Dundee Road from Northgate Parkway to Wolf Road. Parking will be available at village hall, the police station, St. Joseph the Worker Church and social hall, and the Wheeling Park District.

At 5:30 p.m., immediately following the parade, enjoy the music of tribute band EagleMania at the Wheeling Park District's outdoor Performance Pavilion in Heritage Park. Their show features the Eagles' greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.

The parade and concert in the park are free events. For more information, visit www.wheelingparkdistrict.com or call (847) 499-9082.