Images: Holiday festivals Wednesday night in the suburbs
See moments from holiday festivities Wednesday night in the Suburbs. From Ribfest in Naperville to fireworks in Wauconda, people celebrated on the eve of Independence Day. Also featured are fests in Arlington Heights, Palatine, and Lincolnshire.
Living Colour performs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Living Colour performs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Living Colour performs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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People watch as Living Colour performs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Faded Flannel performs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Erik Lopez and his daughter Sloane, 5, of Naperville ride the Orient Express ride on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Mario Catayong and his wife Pat Cartel of Chicago examine a large rib bone after Mario finished dining on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Sofia Deassis, 5, of Bartlett slides on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Diamond Fields, 8, of Chicago does cartwheels as family members dine on ribs on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Animals crowd Caleb Purkiss, 8, of Chicago as he offers a cup of feed at Miller's Petting Zoo on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Hardware is on display at the Uncle Bub's vending area on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Paul and Karen Petersen of Naperville try to stay cool as they watch music acts on Wednesday during Ribfest on the grounds of Knoch Park in Naperville.
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Catherine Superdock, left, and Ashley Levit pour beers during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Three-year-old Chase Coleman of Lincolnshire cools off with a red white and blue popsicle during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Ben Difuccia 9, of Lincolnshire jumps on a bungie ride during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Super Stolie, left, entertains kids with dance and song during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Sheyda Williams, 3 of Vernon Hills, left, and Derry Holmstrom, 4, of Libertyville hold hands as they sport some red white and blue outfits during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Families picnic during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Lou Loibenof Vernon Hills sports some patriotic garb during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest in Spring Lake Park Wednesday.
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Families cool off in Spring Lake during Lincolnshire's Red White & Boom! fest Wednesday.
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Lucy Healy, front, and her cousin Gabby Solis, both age 3 and from Palatine, enjoy a helicopter ride during opening day of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, featuring the Kathleen A. Blanck Memorial Carnival, with is for kids with special needs and their families, Wednesday.
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Left to right, Nina Wright, 12, Mary Goodenough {cq}, 15, and Ryan Golle, 6, all of Palatine, have fun on a ride during opening day of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, featuring the Kathleen A. Blanck Memorial Carnival, with is for kids with special needs and their families, Wednesday.
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Garrett Zach, 10, left, and Max Hogan, 13, both of Palatine, ride the bumper cars during opening day of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, featuring the Kathleen A. Blanck Memorial Carnival, with is for kids with special needs and their families, Wednesday.
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Matteo Martinez, 3, and his sister, Melanie, 8, ride a motorcycle together during opening day of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, featuring the Kathleen A. Blanck Memorial Carnival, with is for kids with special needs and their families, Wednesday.
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Gabi DeGiulio, left, and Tacy Brown, 6, both of Palatine are at the rear of the dragon roller coaster during opening day of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, featuring the Kathleen A. Blanck Memorial Carnival, with is for kids with special needs and their families, Wednesday.
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Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.comAmelia Madison, 6, of Arlington Heights eats a slice of pizza during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
Elephant ears and funnel cakes are among the offerings during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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Vinny Solano, 2, of Barrington and his mom, Amanda, wave to their family while riding the carousel during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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Haley Reynolds, 4, of Arlington Heights plays with stuffed animals won during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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The midway is packed with people during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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Ethan Fransen of Arlington Heights and Mackenzie Folkers of Mount Prospect try to avoid a collision with Dixie, a competitor in the dog Frisbee catching competition, during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday. The dog is owned by David Lundgren of Arlington Heights.
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"Auggie," owned by Mark Wyco of Wheeling, leaps for a catch during the dog Frisbee competition during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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Dolce Cool-Chey, owned by Rusty Planert of Buffalo Grove, leaps for a catch during the dog Frisbee competition at Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com"Jasper" makes a catch in the dog Frisbee competition during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
Mark McCarter of Arlington Heights throws the Frisbee for his dog Winnie in the dog Frisbee competition during Frontier Days at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights Wednesday.
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