Your guide to Fourth of July parades
Friday, July 4
Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Parade: 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade features the fire department leading the parade around Sabatino Park, with children on bikes, skaters, tractors, and floats. sleepyhollowil.org.
Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. Friday, July 4. The route runs on Douglas Avenue from Slade Avenue to city hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. The Pet Parade at 9 a.m. starts at the NENA Butterfly Garden at Douglas Avenue and Ann Street and continues along the parade route to Douglas and Highland. elginil.gov.
Northwest Fourth-Fest Parade: 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, along Illinois Boulevard, from Paris Lane to Evanston Street, Hoffman Estates. Free. northwestfourthfest.com.
Vernon Hills July Fourth parade: 9 a.m. Friday, July 4. Parade steps off from Deerpath and Atrium drives, then south to Sullivan Drive and west to Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Free. vernonhills.org.
Yorkville Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Town Square, 301 N. Bridge, Yorkville. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Yorkville High School and ends at Town Square Park. yorkville.il.us.
Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. The parade begins at Benton and Broadway, heads north on Broadway to Downer Place, and west on Downer to Middle Avenue. The reviewing stand is in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place. aurora-il.org/1239/4th-of-July-Parade.
Barrington Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, on Main Street in Barrington. Steps off at Barrington High School. Free. barrington-il.gov.
Bensenville LibertyFest Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Steps off from the village hall, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, and heads east to Green Street, south on York Road, east on Jefferson Street and ends at Redmond Recreation Center, 545 John St. bensenville.il.us.
Des Plaines Independence Day Parade: Steps off at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, from Center Street and Wicke Avenue, and proceeds north on Center to Prairie Avenue, east on Prairie and then disbands at Prairie and Pearson Street, Des Plaines. The theme is “Hometown Happiness” and features community floats, live music and strolling entertainment. Free. desplaines.org/july4.
Hawthorn Woods Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, on Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, and continues to the village hall. Followed by a flag-raising ceremony. vhw.org/524/Parade.
Frontier Days Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, steps off from Dunton and Oakton streets, Arlington Heights. Parade travels south on Dunton to Miner and then east to Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St. Theme is “Celebrating 100 years — Arlington Heights Park District.” Kids 4-12, accompanied by an adult, can check in at Olive and Highland streets for the decorated bike parade; no Big Wheels. Free. FrontierDays.org.
Hinsdale Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Steps off at Sixth and Garfield streets, travels north on Garfield to First Street, then west on First to Grant Street, and south on Grant to Sixth Street, Hinsdale. Grand marshals will be Hinsdale Historical Society and the 2024 Hinsdale Little League 12U District All-Stars. villageofhinsdale.org.
Lincolnshire Red, White and BOOM!: 10 p.m. Friday, July 4. Starting at Rivershire Park on Londonderry Lane heading through the neighborhood streets to Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire. lincolnshireil.gov.
Lisle Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, from Lisle Junior High School, proceeds west on Jonquil Avenue, north on Main Street, east on Burlington Avenue, and ends at the Lisle Village Hall. At 10:45 a.m., the Lisle Heritage Society will host an ice cream social and patriotic music by Lisle Community Band at The Museums at Lisle Station Park. villageoflisle.org.
Wheaton Independence Day Parade: Steps off at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, from Main Street and Hawthorne Boulevard, heads south on Main to Union Avenue, west on Union to Wheaton Avenue, south on Wheaton to Front Street, Wheaton. The parade, with the theme “Stars, Stripes & Summer,” features floats from local businesses and organizations. wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/.
Antioch Fourth of July Parade: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 4. Traveling from Antioch Community High School to Poplar Avenue along Route 83 (Main Street). This year, the Quiet Zone will be in the downtown area from Park Avenue to Orchard. antioch.il.gov.
Brookdale’s 48th annual Fourth of July Parade: 11 a.m. Friday, July 4, through the Brookdale neighborhood in Naperville. Parade lineup at 10:30 a.m. at Hill Middle School and then proceeds along Langley, Bainbridge, Foxhill, Manchester, Brookdale and ending at Brookdale Racquet Club. facebook.com/BrookdaleNeighborhoodNaperville.
Highland Park Independence Day Parade: 11 a.m. Friday, July 4. Parade, with “Dream Team” theme, begins at First Street and Laurel Avenue and proceeds through downtown to Sunset Woods Park, Highland Park. Wear your favorite team jerseys and apparel. Floats will celebrate the colors and mascots of favorite teams and organizations. Before the parade, a remembrance will be held at 9 a.m. in the Rose Garden next to city hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave. cityhpil.com.
Island Lake Independence Day Parade: 11 a.m. Friday, July 4, in Island Lake. 75th anniversary parade at 11 a.m. followed by picnic with hot dogs, ice cream truck, music and games at Converse Park. villageofislandlake.com/events.
Rolling Meadows Fourth of July Parade: 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 4. From the high school at 2901 Central Road (east), to Jay Lane (north) to Grouse (west) to Meadow Drive (north) to Kirchoff Road (west) to Plaza Drive, ending in the Jewel parking lot. cityrm.org.
Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade: Steps off at noon Friday, July 4, from Glenbard West High School and heads westbound on Crescent Boulevard, continues north on Main Street and east on Linden Street to Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Reserved VIP parade reviewing stadium seating available at 479 Main St. for ticketed guests. glenellyn4thofjuly.org/parade-fireworks.
Downers Grove Independence Day Parade: 1 p.m. Friday, July 4. The parade steps off from Main and Grant streets, traveling south on Main to Warren Avenue, Downers Grove. downers.us.
Huntley Independence Day Parade: 4 p.m. Friday, July 4, starting at Bakley and Main streets heading west on Main toward Huntley Square. huntley.il.us.
Northbrook Independence Day Parade: 4 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Ave., Northbrook. Fourth of July Bike Parade at 4 p.m. on Cherry Lane at Westmoor School just ahead of the Northbrook 4th of July Parade. Register in advance online and at the Bike Parade Tent on July 4 in the staging area. DJ entertainment starting at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, viewed from Meadowhill or Techny Park. eventcreate.com/e/northbrook4thofjuly.
Saturday, July 5
Bartlett Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5. Stepping off from Oak Avenue, south to Railroad Avenue, and continuing south on Main Street/South Bartlett Road to Stearns Road, west on Stearns to Apple Orchard Park. Free. bartlett4thofjuly.com.
Hometown Fest Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, in Palatine. The parade proceeds south on Cedar Street to Slade Street, east on Slade to Brockway, north on Brockway to Wood Street and east on Wood to Community Park. Free. palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest.
Sunday, July 6
Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 6, stepping off from 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, and heading southeast on Dole Avenue and Country Club Road, east on Golf Road to Nash Road. clchamber.com.
Mundelein Community Days Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 6. New route and start time. The 1.1-mile parade will begin at Mundelein High School and proceed east on Hawley Street, south on Seymour Avenue, east on Hammond Street, and conclude at the village hall. mundelein.org.
Saturday, July 12
Pingree Grove Independence Day Parade: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Starting at Alta Vista Drive and Wester Boulevard and ending at the Cambridge Lakes Charter School parking lot at approximately 5 p.m. villageofpingreegrove.org.