Festivals and Fairs
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‘Lots of happy feelings’: Buffalo Grove Pride Parade a festive celebrationJun 07, 2026 6:58 pm - Buffalo Grove’s eighth annual Pride Parade was a sun-drenched affair that drew thousands of participants and spectators for a daylong celebration.
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Palatine Street Feast offers tasty alternative to Street FestJun 07, 2026 5:46 pm - Palatine may have canceled this year’s Street Fest because of streetscape improvements on Slade Street.But residents enjoyed food, music and fun in the sun Sunday at Palatine Street Feast in the village’s Towne Square.
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‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th yearJun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - America’s 250th birthday has suburbs unfurling all things red, white and blue. New downtown murals will be unveiled and time capsules filled. Some towns are shelling out more for their fireworks, and proudly so.
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New Firecracker 5K and annual Stars ‘N Stripes Fest bring summer celebrations to CaryJun 05, 2026 6:50 pm - The Cary Park District is hosting two Independence Day weekend events: the Firecracker 5K on June 26 with an after-party, and Stars 'N Stripes Fest on June 27, with live music by Hello Weekend, food trucks, bounce houses, and fireworks.
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Crowds gather for three-day Greek Festival at St. Sophia Church in ElginJun 05, 2026 6:03 pm - Humid, rainy weather did not keep the crowds away from the 46th annual St. Sophia Greek Fest Friday in Elgin.
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Cream of Wheaton opens summer fest seasonJun 04, 2026 7:30 pm - The opening of the Cream of Wheaton means summer is here. The festival continues through the weekend with a bunch of bands in Memorial Park.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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Prospect Heights Block Party returns June 20 to celebrate city’s 50th anniversaryJun 03, 2026 1:03 pm - Milestone anniversaries for both the city and older park district will be celebrated when the Prospect Heights Block Party returns with an expanded layout on Saturday, June 20.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Roselle’s Rose Festival and Parade celebrate community with music, cars and family funJun 03, 2026 11:16 am - The 64th annual Rose Festival returns to Petal Plaza in Roselle on June 5-6 with free admission, featuring live music from bands including Dixon Bandits and Jimmy Nicks, multiple food trucks, beverages, and family activities.
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