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Fireworks Near Me: Highland Park July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Highland Park.

Highland Park, Ill. — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Highland Park for 2023.

Patch rounded up a guide to all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Highland Park so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Highland Park:

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EVANSTON

JULY 4: Parade, Concert & Fireworks. The city marks its 100th Independence Day celebration with family activities, a fun run, fireworks and more.


GLENCOE

JULY 3: Party in the Park & Fireworks. Live music, inflatables, games and more will precede the fireworks ceremony at dusk.

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JULY 4: Rotary Fun Run and Parade. Join the free 5K race in the morning before the parade steps off downtown in the afternoon.


GLENVIEW

JULY 4: Parade, Music & Fireworks. Includes a bike parade at Jackman Park.


HIGHLAND PARK

JULY 4: Remembrance Ceremony & Community Walk. The community will gather to remember those lost at last year’s July 4 parade.


LAKE FOREST

JULY 4: Festival & Fireworks. This year’s display is being held on grounds east of Deer Path Middle School. A flag-raising is planned in the morning.


LAKE BLUFF

JULY 4: Pancake Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club marks the 50th anniversary of this event.

JULY 4: Parade. This year’s theme is "Sweet Home Lake Bluff."


NORTHBROOK

JULY 4: Parade & Fireworks. Display is “best viewed from Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields.”


SKOKIE

JULY 4: Parade. “Marching bands, floats and more” come through downtown.

JULY 4: Fireworks Festival. Enjoy food, live music and carnival games before the fireworks.


WILMETTE

JULY 3: Yankee Doodle Dash 5K. Run kicks off at Gillson Park.

JULY 3: Star Spangled Splash Pool Party: This first-ever festival is free for residents.

JULY 3: Fireworks & Festival. Ride-sharing and carpool is recommended for attendees of the fireworks festival, which will include food vendors and live music.


WINNETKA

JULY 4: Fourthfest & Fireworks. The display will not be held at Duke Childs Field this year due to construction.

JULY 4: Parade. A flag-raising ceremony and family foot races will follow the main event.

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