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The fun has begun at Northwest Fourth-Fest

The Northwest Fourth-Fest kicked off Thursday night with a carnival on the grounds of the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Festivalgoers enjoyed corn dogs and ice cream while thrill seekers hit the rides offered by Modern Midways. Arra was the first band to take the stage.

The festival continues from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway. Admission is free.

  Five-year-old Duncan Dvorak rides the Super Slide on Thursday with his stepfather, Nick Lawrence of Hoffman Estates, during the first night of the Northwest Fourth-Fest on the grounds of the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
  Jamila Fataliyeu, 9, left, and Jamil Fataliyev, 7, both of Hoffman Estates, steer their bumper cars Thursday during the first day of the Northwest Fourth-Fest on the grounds of the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com