Festivals and Fairs
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Parades, fireworks, festivals part of Fourth of July festivities in Lake CountyJun 30, 2012 9:21 am - Independence Day is on its way, and in Lake County, that means there is a lot to do in the suburbs. Here is a guide to navigating the many festivals, parades and firewor...
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Fireworks bring joy — and risks of fire and injury, suburban fire officials sayJun 30, 2012 8:00 am - Even as thunderstorms brought rain Friday morning, officials in many towns were working to mitigate the effects of the dangerous combination of fireworks and dry conditi...
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2 suburbs postpone fireworks shows; others a go so farJun 29, 2012 10:49 am - Fireworks shows in Wauconda and Round Lake Beach will be postponed because of fire risks worsened by the region’s dry spell. Most towns in the Northwest suburbs and DuPa...
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Arlington Hts. Frontier Days starts July 4Jun 29, 2012 9:00 am - Arlington Heights celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and one of the best ways to get in the spirit is the Frontier Days Festival, which is only 37 years old. In...
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Serena’s Song gives those with special needs an experience of a lifetimeJun 29, 2012 6:00 am - The nation’s first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon creates magical experiences for everyone lucky enough to ride in its gondola. The exhilaration of the balloon’s...
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Northwest Fourth Fest still in need of volunteersJun 28, 2012 12:00 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates is still seeking at least 50 volunteers for the first Northwest Fourth Fest at the Sears Centre Arena. Volunteers are needed for two- to t...
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Legacy Arts Park to benefit from Lakeside FestJun 28, 2012 8:08 am - Young artists from the Crystal Lake community will once again benefit from the 33rd annual Lakeside Festival held at the Lakeside Legacy Art Park this weekend. McHenry C...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest pre-show announcedJun 27, 2012 11:00 am - The Northwest Fourth Fest will host a fireworks display preshow at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at the Sears Centre Arena. The preshow will feature a procession of Patri...
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Grayslake’s Family Picnic and Fireworks set for SaturdayJun 27, 2012 8:26 am - Grayslake’s Central Park will be hopping with a soul music, food, carnival rides and more from midafternoon until late evening Saturday. It’ll be the 15th annual Family ...
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Unusual joins traditional suburban July 4 eventsJun 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Big festivals, plus boxing, wine tasting, sky diving ...