Festivals and Fairs
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Mount Prospect’s 4th of July Festival to feature Latin music showcaseJun 30, 2025 10:35 am - A Latin music showcase Sunday will add flair to the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 86th annual 4th of July Festival taking place July 3-6 at Melas Park.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest a summer classicJun 30, 2025 10:33 am - They say the classics never get old. That may explain the enduring popularity of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest.
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‘A sight to behold’: 2,025 flags fly in Wheaton’s Field of HonorJun 28, 2025 1:12 pm - More than 2,000 American flags were put up on Saturday for Wheaton’s Field of Honor, which will be on display at Seven Gables Park until July 4.
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St. Charles issues parking restrictions for July 4 fireworksJun 27, 2025 3:29 pm - St. Charles police announce road closures and parking restrictions for July 4th fireworks at Langum Park due to expected heavy traffic.
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Share your fall events for Daily Herald’s 2025 guide by July 14Jun 27, 2025 2:04 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2025 Fall Fun Guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 24 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 14.
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Where you can see Fourth of July fireworks displays in the suburbsJun 26, 2025 5:10 pm - Ready for some fireworks? Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the suburbs.
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Greek Fest returns to Glenview church, celebrating faith and cultureJun 26, 2025 12:19 pm - The Glenview Greek Fest on July 26-27 will have souvlaki, wine, traditional dances and kids activities. The church is commemorating its 65th anniversary and donating 20% of net proceeds to the Family Service Center.
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Frontier Days, a favorite Arlington Heights summer tradition, returnsJun 26, 2025 12:15 pm - Get ready for four days of music and fun as the 49th annual Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is back up and running amid ongoing renovations to its longtime home at Recreation Park.
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Wheaton celebrates Independence Day with a week of activitiesJun 25, 2025 9:47 pm - Field of Honor returns to Seven Gables Park from June 28 through July 4, featuring nearly 2,000 flags honoring service people, hometown heroes, and first responders.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.