Shooting Cancels All 4th Of July Festivities In Highland Park

UPDATE: Due to a mass shooting in Highland Park Monday, all 4th of July related activities in have been canceled, including Monday night's fireworks.

The City of Highland Park said in a social media post:

"SHELTER IN PLACE. Highland Park Police are responding to an incident in downtown Highland Park. All 4th of July events have been canceled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. Take shelter if in downtown HP. More information will be shared as it becomes available."

Follow Patch's latest coverage of the shooting here.

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — After two years of modifications or cancelations, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

July 4 Festivities in Highland Park

What: Children's Bike and Pet Parade
When: 9:30 a.m. (participants gather 15 minutes ahead of start, no registration required)
Where: Parking structure at northwest corner St. Johns and Lauren avenues.

What: Fourth of July Parade
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Parade begins at Lauren and St. Johns avenues and heads from St. Johns to Central Avenue and concludes at Sunset Park.

What: Fourth Fest
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sunset Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park.

Live music from Maggie Speaks, bounce attractions, carnival games, a rock climbing wall, face painting and more are scheduled. Wristbands providing access to unlimited rides are available for $20 ahead of the event and $25 in cash at the event.

What: Concert & Fireworks
When: 3:45 p.m. ahead of fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Wolters Field

Fireworks return to Highland Park with the grand finale concert of the Bitter Jester Music Festival, with food vendors on site during the concert leading up to the fireworks. Parking will be available at the Wolters Field, Highland Park Hospital East Parking Lot 3 and Recreation Center of Highland Park/The Preserve of Highland Park parking lots, organizers announced.

The parade for kids and pets is sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, the city and park district of Highland Park are sponsoring the main parade and the Fourth Fest event is presented by Highland Park Bank & Trust.

Then, nearly three weeks later, in neighboring Highwood, Taco Fest and Highwood Day is set to bring carnival to downtown Metra Station parking lot and a taco fest in Everts Park from July 21 to July 24.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Highland Park-Highwood Patch calendar.