Festivals and Fairs
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Most fireworks shows are back, and they're more expensive than everJul 01, 2022 5:10 am - Those who like to celebrate Independence Day by taking in their local fireworks display should take note: Most every fireworks show in the suburbs will be back, and some...
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Daily Herald Opinion: Leave the fireworks for the pros, and find ways to make sure your pets don't sufferJul 01, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial is the consensus opinon of the Daily Herald Editorial Board You likely put on a helmet and you darn sure require your children or grandkids to wear o...
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Barrington resident launching new music festival on neighborhood porchesJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - Jay Istvan has some distance to travel before he becomes the next great music promoter like Bill Graham or even suburban entertainment boss Ron Onesti. But the budding B...
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New Aurora festival celebrates the life of Frida Kahlo July 10Jun 29, 2022 11:00 pm - Frida Fest will be held in downtown Aurora on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new event welcomes friends and families to spend the afternoon enjoying artwork...
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Where to see fireworks around the suburbs July 4Jun 29, 2022 6:00 am - Editor's note: This file has been updated to reflect events that have been canceled. Monday, July 4 CANCELED: Itasca Fourth of July celebration: 4-10:30 p.m. Monday, Ju...
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Independence Day parades step off around the suburbs this weekendJun 29, 2022 6:00 am - Here are some of the parades planned to celebrate Independence Day in the suburbs: Saturday, July 2 Northwest Fourth-Fest Parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 2, along Illinois...
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Ring in Fourth with Mundelein Community Days festivitiesJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Music, a carnival and even a butterfly release highlight Mundelein Community Days 2022, which runs Friday through Monday, July 1-4. Most events take place in Kracklauer ...
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Aurora's Tanner House MuseumJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Aurorans can participate in old-fashioned Independence Day fun on Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Ave, in Aurora's historic Ta...
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Spend the Fourth in downtown Elgin with parade, food trucks and fireworksJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - The city of Elgin is celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade, concert and fireworks, all on Monday, July 4. This year's theme is "There is No Place Like Home" in co...
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Festivals July 1-7: Where to celebrate July 4 all weekend longJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, July 1 MainStreet Libertyville's First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 1, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments, special discounts and...